Does anyone know if there is a laminate floor that is waterproof?

[McGee10]

Hi not sure if this is the correct place to post this but here goes. want to replace the flooring before setting up the 180, looking for some laminate that is waterproof does anyone know if there is such a thing?

[kewadiak]

I used TrafficMASTER Allure vinyl planking home depot sells it its 100% water proof. Im always getting salt water on it!

[yukimika]

that vinyl floor stuff is not waterproof, it's only water resistant. It's ok if a splash here or there, but don't let any decent amount of water set on and a flood would ruin it.

I'd consider tile.

[kewadiak]

The vinyl is water proof I'm talking about the interlocking stuff not the glue sticky strip installation. Yes it interlocks and its not gonna hold water it will seep threw the cracks but it will not destroy the material or absorb water like laminate would.

[kewadiak]

Its the allure ultra

http://m.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMAST...15-0/202819071

[yukimika]

ah. haven't seen that before. good to know.

[Reef Frog]

Most laminate flooring has particle board as its core. That's about the worst thing you could ever get wet (meaning a large spill that gets through the cracks & underneath the flooring). Conventional laminate flooring will blister & delaminate if really soaked well.

I didn't look at the link above, but it sounds like a purpose built waterproof product, not the garden variety stuff.

[McGee10]

Originally Posted by Reef Frog

Most laminate flooring has particle board as its core. That's about the worst thing you could ever get wet (meaning a large spill that gets through the cracks & underneath the flooring). Conventional laminate flooring will blister & delaminate if really soaked well.

I didn't look at the link above, but it sounds like a purpose built waterproof product, not the garden variety stuff.

Yes, I know but was told that there now are some that are waterproof. In looking online there are a few but are they realy waterproof? Ilike the idea tile my wife says it is to hard to walk on.

[WhoScott]

The vinyl flooring I have in my house is made of pvc, no particle core. It won't prevent water from seeping through the planks to the underfloor but the planks themselves are nearly indestructible

[Bogue Chitto]

That's where the problem is if it can seep through the floor. It will ruin wood under it or if it is concrete it will cause mold.

[McGee10]

Originally Posted by WhoScott

The vinyl flooring I have in my house is made of pvc, no particle core. It won't prevent water from seeping through the planks to the underfloor but the planks themselves are nearly indestructible

Sounds like it may work, do you have more info? Do you know where i can find it?

[McGee10]

Originally Posted by Bogue Chitto

That's where the problem is if it can seep through the floor. It will ruin wood under it or if it is concrete it will cause mold.

Does it not have a plastic barrier underlay? That should keep the mold off the concrete until the water evaporates?

[d2mini]

The ones that glue together are the most water resistant.
We had some in our master bathroom that got wet all the time near the shower and was never a problem.
On the other hand, we had the snap together stuff in the rest of the house and even something as simple as some dog drool or a small piece of melted ice from the fridge would cause a bubble along the seam.

[WhoScott]

Originally Posted by McGee10

Sounds like it may work, do you have more info? Do you know where i can find it?

I'm not sure where we got it, just that it is vinyl flooring. It's become more common now and the one we have looks just like wood. I would check with your local stores that sell flooring and see what they recommend. They should have info on the composition of the materials. The floor is glued in at my house so that makes it more stable but I'm still not sure what you could do about the underfloor. In our case I think the water would make very little difference. With the glue in place there is nowhere for the water to run until it hits the wall, which is another problem altogether.

[content12001]

I am a flooring installer. This is wonderful stuff. It has a cork back.
US Floors engineered luxury vinyl flooring (COREtec Plus) is among the most durable flooring styles on the market. The CORETec Plus collection is completely waterproof, will not swell, expand or contract, requires minimal floor prep for installation, and contains a composite core of recycled wood, bamboo, virgin vinyl and limestone. Born and raised in the US, US Floors swells with American Pride, and constantly looks for new ways to improve upon its COREtec vinyl plank flooring.

Copied off US Floors web site.

I have installed thousands of feet of this stuff, many styles to choose from.

[McGee10]

Originally Posted by content12001

I am a flooring installer. This is wonderful stuff. It has a cork back.
US Floors engineered luxury vinyl flooring (COREtec Plus) is among the most durable flooring styles on the market. The CORETec Plus collection is completely waterproof, will not swell, expand or contract, requires minimal floor prep for installation, and contains a composite core of recycled wood, bamboo, virgin vinyl and limestone. Born and raised in the US, US Floors swells with American Pride, and constantly looks for new ways to improve upon its COREtec vinyl plank flooring.

Copied off US Floors web site.

I have installed thousands of feet of this stuff, many styles to choose from.

Now that looks like good option, not sure how it is water proof if it has contains a composite core of recycled wood, bamboo, maybe the glue it uses is water tight. Sound's like you really like this stuff. Does it go and stay together well? any idea of cost? thanks

[slief]

Screw the vinyl or laminate flooring. They make porcelain tile that comes in planks and looks exactly like hardwood flooring. My brother recently did his floors with this stuff and from a visual standpoint, you would never know it wasn't hardwood. It looks amazing! It's available in all kinds of wood colors too. I would strong suggest you look into it. When I bought my home in '97, I tiled the entire downstairs knowing that with a big tank, things can happen. Fast forward 18 years and my tile floor still looks like new despite countless gallons of salt water hitting it over the years. Matter of fact, around 15 years ago, I lost all 480 gallons out of the display (a topic for another conversation) but my choice of floors saved me big time! Look into the stuff I am talking about. Google porcelain hardwood floors and select images. It isn't terribly expensive but it's worth every penny and it won't get damaged by water and will last a lifetime.

[ericarenee]

Originally Posted by content12001

I am a flooring installer. This is wonderful stuff. It has a cork back.
US Floors engineered luxury vinyl flooring (COREtec Plus) is among the most durable flooring styles on the market. The CORETec Plus collection is completely waterproof, will not swell, expand or contract, requires minimal floor prep for installation, and contains a composite core of recycled wood, bamboo, virgin vinyl and limestone. Born and raised in the US, US Floors swells with American Pride, and constantly looks for new ways to improve upon its COREtec vinyl plank flooring.

Copied off US Floors web site.

I have installed thousands of feet of this stuff, many styles to choose from.

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I have also used this stuff. Even some of the ceramic tile type that you lay and have to grout like a normal tile floor..... Its much quicker with less prep work.. But expensive...

with that said if it were mine i would use the Vinly Lock together glue down flooring by DU-PONT... Its Designed for basements patio and wet areas....

[mfinn]

Originally Posted by slief

Screw the vinyl or laminate flooring. They make porcelain tile that comes in planks and looks exactly like hardwood flooring. My brother recently did his floors with this stuff and from a visual standpoint, you would never know it wasn't hardwood. It looks amazing! It's available in all kinds of wood colors too. I would strong suggest you look into it. When I bought my home in '97, I tiled the entire downstairs knowing that with a big tank, things can happen. Fast forward 18 years and my tile floor still looks like new despite countless gallons of salt water hitting it over the years. Matter of fact, around 15 years ago, I lost all 480 gallons out of the display (a topic for another conversation) but my choice of floors saved me big time! Look into the stuff I am talking about. Google porcelain hardwood floors and select images. It isn't terribly expensive but it's worth every penny and it won't get damaged by water and will last a lifetime.

I've used several different types of laminate flooring and only my 100% glued Pergo has held up over the years. I installed the Pergo in my kitchen dining room about 20 years ago and it has held up very well.
I've had some major water spills on it over the years and there is no water damage.

I'm curious about the porcelain hardwood installation.
Does it snap together? How are the seems? What kind of pad goes under?
Didn't see much in the way of the individual pieces and how they lock together.

[yukimika]

The porcelain "hardwood" is just a porcelain tile that looks like hardwood. Installed just like tile.

[WhoScott]

The porcelain tile is a good option, it is just a bit more expensive than the vinyl floors. If you're on a budget then the vinyl floors are the way to go. If you have the money and the inclination the tile will work wonders as well. I used to sell tile (a few years ago now) and the porcelain tiles that look like wood are very durable. I personally plan on putting the vinyl floors in the rest of my house when I'm able, but that is mostly due to budget for me.

[mfinn]

Originally Posted by yukimika

The porcelain "hardwood" is just a porcelain tile that looks like hardwood. Installed just like tile.

Thanks.
Guess I should have paid more attention to the details being talked about.

[content12001]

You can float it or glue down. Goes together like most laminate. Link to Tech page.
http://www.usfloorsllc.com/wp-conten...cification.pdf

[Windy2]

Use the newer wood grained tile designs. Looks good and is water proof.

[McGee10]

Originally Posted by Windy2

Use the newer wood grained tile designs. Looks good and is water proof.

Sorry, my wife says the tile is hard on her feet says no tile.