Although our experts say the value-driven vinyl plank flooring is an excellent choice for most applications, in very damp or high-traffic conditions, other products in our round-up of winners might deliver slightly better protection. "I particularly love the lighter, warm woods, like the Yorkshire Cottage Oak and Augsburg Oak, which are trending right now in interiors." Instead of the usual protective wear layer, the ReNature by Coreluxe flooring has a UV-cured finish. "LL Flooring’s luxury vinyl planks showcase realistic wood grains and knots," says GH Associate Lifestyle Editor Alyssa Gautieri. Our design experts were impressed by ReNature's convincing wood patterns. "The planks delivered superb stain resistance in our tests, along with solid water resistance," says Alec Scherma, test engineer at the Good Housekeeping Institute. That's what we found again with our Lab assessment of its ReNature by Coreluxe line of vinyl plank flooring. The retailer LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) is known to our experts for carrying quality products at competitive prices. These are the vinyl plank flooring options that offer the best combination of form and function. Our design pros, meanwhile, weighed in on the color and texture options, calling out the ones that will bring the most beauty to any home interior. “The available color variations and range of textures are impressive, especially if you're a design buff,” says GH Home Design Director Monique Valeris, who adds that vinyl is “generally easy to clean, waterproof and durable enough to withstand everyday wear and tear from pets."Īfter more than 20 hours of performance testing in the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute - evaluating staining, abrasion, moisture-resistance and more - our engineers confirmed the durability of today’s top vinyl plank flooring. While today’s vinyl plank flooring can still be cost-effective, it’s so much better looking and hard-wearing, thanks to major improvements in the manufacturing process. Vinyl used to be considered the “builder’s special” of residential flooring, a material with a low cost that was matched by its cheap look and plastic-y feel.
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