LVP Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank — a multi-layer vinyl flooring with a printed wood-look surface, clear wear layer, and click-lock or glue-down installation.
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LVP Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank — a multi-layer vinyl flooring with a printed wood-look surface, clear wear layer, and click-lock or glue-down installation. Typical cost: $3–$8 per sq ft material; $2–$4 per sq ft installed; $6,000–$15,000 whole-home..
Why it matters
LVP is now the most-installed residential floor in the US because it's waterproof, kid- and pet-friendly, and costs 40–60% less than hardwood.
Typical cost
$3–$8 per sq ft material; $2–$4 per sq ft installed; $6,000–$15,000 whole-home.
Pros
- • Waterproof
- • Pet- and kid-friendly
- • Easy DIY install
- • 15–25 year wear warranties
Cons
- • Doesn't add resale value like hardwood
- • Heat sensitivity at south-facing windows
- • Hollow sound underfoot vs hardwood
Common uses
- • Whole-home replacement of carpet
- • Kitchens, baths, basements (waterproof rooms)
- • Rentals and flips
Alternatives
Engineered hardwoodSolid hardwoodTileLaminate
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- Is LVP good for kitchens and bathrooms?
- Yes — LVP is fully waterproof and rated for wet areas. It's now the most-installed kitchen and bathroom floor.
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