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LVP Flooring Reviews and Recs
Posted on 7/15/25 at 11:35 am
Posted on 7/15/25 at 11:35 am
Looking at Nucore Performance vs a Lifeproof 30 ml wear layer flooring option. Lifeproof slightly cheaper. The Nucore is a foot longer board. Any reviews or advice anyone has would be appreciated. Both are 9" width planks.
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Posted on 7/15/25 at 11:56 am to Chad504boy
Depends on your application, but having put nexxacore lvp in my house, I wish I would have gone with a high wear layer laminate instead. Some of the laminates out now rival lvp in their "waterproof"ness, and have comparable wear layers.
My problem is the thickness. Nexxacore is 5mm thick, which is the thickest I could find within a reasonable price range. I had 8mm laminate before, and it butts up to ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. I with I would have gone with a 10-12mm thick laminate instead to match the height of the tile.
I also put a 3mm premium underlayment to try and make up the difference.
Lvp being more flexible, along with the flex of the thick underlayment, allowed for flexing in the lvp, and causes the lock joints to pop loose or slide around depending on the humidity. Not worth the fight.
My problem is the thickness. Nexxacore is 5mm thick, which is the thickest I could find within a reasonable price range. I had 8mm laminate before, and it butts up to ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. I with I would have gone with a 10-12mm thick laminate instead to match the height of the tile.
I also put a 3mm premium underlayment to try and make up the difference.
Lvp being more flexible, along with the flex of the thick underlayment, allowed for flexing in the lvp, and causes the lock joints to pop loose or slide around depending on the humidity. Not worth the fight.
This post was edited on 7/15/25 at 11:59 am
Posted on 7/15/25 at 1:19 pm to TheBoo
My options I’m looking at are 6.5 and other is 8mm thick. The underlayment for slab is just a plastic vapor barrier.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 1:27 pm to Chad504boy
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Nucore Performance
I have this and I'm really happy with the product.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 2:04 pm to Chad504boy
quote:You probably know this, but make sure you follow manufacturer's specs for underlayment material type, thickness, etc. There are a lot of "vapor barriers" advertised as such but they really aren't.
My options I’m looking at are 6.5 and other is 8mm thick. The underlayment for slab is just a plastic vapor barrier.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 2:15 pm to Chad504boy
Just put down 1290 ft of LVP and finished up the project this past Friday. We used Duralux LVP from Floor & Decor. Went together great and looks very nice. Best part is no underlayment required... it has some type of black dimpled underlayment foam on the back of it. We paid $2.69 sq ft.
We stripped out darker tile and replaced it with this LVP to update before selling. Not sure you can go wrong with any decent quality LVPs... installation is going to make or break look. That 30 ml wear layer you are talking about is pretty damn nice if you are staying for a long time.
We stripped out darker tile and replaced it with this LVP to update before selling. Not sure you can go wrong with any decent quality LVPs... installation is going to make or break look. That 30 ml wear layer you are talking about is pretty damn nice if you are staying for a long time.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 10:25 pm to Tridentds
Had LVP placed in my new home (slab) a few years back and it popped up within the first year. There was incorrect installation but the issue I think in humid environments is that the composite center is brittle and any flex from moisture caused the tongue to break off in the groove causing them to pop up. My rec would be a laminate or wood look tile if you have it in the budget and are in a humid area.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 8:51 am to 10tiger
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Had LVP placed in my new home (slab) a few years back and it popped up within the first year. There was incorrect installation but the issue I think in humid environments is that the composite center is brittle and any flex from moisture caused the tongue to break off in the groove causing them to pop up. My rec would be a laminate or wood look tile if you have it in the budget and are in a humid area.
some of these have a true vinyl plank. not a wood composite based backing. THat's a reason that's swayed me away from 1 particular brand.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 12:32 pm to Chad504boy
Yeah I don’t know much about the other brands or qualities. This was a Lawson flooring product.
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