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WPC vs LVT

We will start with LVT. LVT stands for luxury vinyl tiles. Sometimes you will see LVP, this means luxury planks. LVT is made up of a vinyl or PVC or poly vinyl chloride. It is durable and can be installed in high moisture rooms.

WPC stands for Wood Plastic Composite.  WPC has a wood plastic composite core. WPC can be a type of LTV but not all LVT are WPC. The difference is what they are made from.

Hearthwood

Hearthwood has worked 70 years on creating a beautiful durable hardwood flooring.  They are American made, crafted right in the heart of Tennessee. A 4-generation family business that supports the community of hardwood designers and artisans. They use sustainably harvested wood, safe finishes and stains and are constructed by true craftsmen. Heartwood strives to create a meaningful, sustainable, and long-lasting hardwood floor that your family can enjoy for many years.

Embossed In Register (EIR)

Embossed In Register flooring is a texture that helps make a flooring look and feel more like natural hardwood or stone. It is the indention, bumps, grooves or waves of the board. The image is pressed into the design layer and creates a three-dimensional design. EIR will give the floor a more authentic look.

Modern Farmhouse

Modern farmhouse is huge since Chip and Joanna Gaines started their hit TV show on HGTV. It is a mix of classic, modern and industrial design elements. It has a little bit of everything. The classic subway tiles, the warm feel and the clean look. This look will give your home that comfy cozy feel the Gaines are famous for.

Wear Layer Thickness

Keep these points in mind when looking for your next luxury vinyl floor. The thicker the wear layer the more durable the floor. A ware layer can range from 4 mil to 40 mil.  A 12mil wear layer is normally what a busy household will have. 20mil is for a commercial building with high foot traffic.

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Thickness

Thickness in a floor doesn’t only feel sturdier but it also has a function. The thickness can help if a subfloor is not level it will better hide imperfections (if a subfloor is completely unlevel, it will need to be leveled before installing any floor). It will also help dampen sound. A thicker floor will be more comfortable to stand on.