Your kitchen, mudroom, and bathrooms benefit most from waterproof flooring, where activity is the highest and moisture can be expected.
Consider, too, that waterproof floors might be best for the laundry room and dining room. Agler Kitchen, Bath & Floors in Stuart, FL, offers various waterproof styles.
Waterproof vinyl flooring
The best luxury vinyl flooring is 100 percent waterproof, which means the floor will not peel, warp, shrink, or expand when exposed to water.
Residential waterproof floors typically feature a wood-plastic composite (WPC) core. Because of the rigid core, this type of luxury vinyl flooring feels similar to the material it mimics; it's not flexible like standard vinyl flooring.
Waterproof laminate flooring
Unlike vinyl flooring, waterproof laminate flooring does not tolerate standing water; its limitations are clearly stated in the manufacturer's instructions. Laminate planks and tiles repel water for a specific amount of time, usually about one day. A laminate floor may become damaged if water or liquid spills are not wiped up within the given period.
Installing waterproof floors
Be aware that the type of subfloor in your home is not a problem since most luxury vinyl and laminate planks and tiles are designed for floating floor installation. With no attachment to a subfloor, waterproof flooring can be placed on top of a cement slab and most existing hard surface flooring. Underlayment muffles noise and enhances floor performance.
Visit us for your waterproof flooring and more
Family-owned Agler Kitchen, Bath & Floors installs waterproof luxury vinyl and laminate floors, and we give free estimates and assistance with interior design.
We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, which we offer in an area in Florida that includes Stuart, Jensen Beach, Port Saint Lucie, and Fort Pierce. Visit our showroom in Stuart today to begin your waterproof flooring upgrade.
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