M flooring and S J Mccarthy, iI am looking for flooring for our entire downstairs to replace our open floor plan worth of engineered hardwoods) only 3 years old) due to a water "leak" with no vidiblevisible water anywhere from the fishwasherdishwasher which created tons of mold on the backs of the neighboring cabinets. Anyway, we visited a local flooring company (Irefuse to shop at big box stores) and the sales guy showed us Mohawks revwood plus. I had already nixxed laminatwlaminate from our search and wasn't even considering it for the reasons you both mentioned above. I looked at LVP first but greatly dislike the extreme variegated looks the companies are doing. So we looked at revwood plus ansand my husband fell in love with one color. He would have purchased it right there but I'm the reviewer between us and need to make sure we are picking the proper product for us. We took the sample home and it grew on me. But it still has the plasticy look, and definitely the feel that a lot of laminates and LVP wood look alike flooring has. So iI dontdon't know if iI can get over that. But the part that iI do appreciate is that the top layer is totally waterproof. No, one plank cannot be submerged in a bucket of water and not have damage but once it's installed due to their locking technology, moisture cannot penetrate below. So it remains on our list. For the plastic feeling I may have to nix it, But we are going to compare it to all the other brands and types we are researching. I do not want T strip transitions and this is also the other reason I may need to nix revwood plus. Which is why iI may be swayed again bakcback to engineered hardwoods. But at least I've done tons of learning in the process. As the local flooring company told us that even though LVP touts being "waterproof" which it is - even if there is a home water leak that needs repair then the LVP would still have to be taken up to dry out the sub floor. So either with this revwood plus laminate or an all embodied "waterproof" LVP, there'd still be work to be done to dry everything out. As the local flooring company told us that even though LVP touts being "waterproof" which it is - even if there is a home water leak that needs repair then the LVP would still have to be taken up to dry out the sub floor. So either with this revwood plus laminate or a full all embodied "waterproof" LVP, there'd still be work to be done to dry everything out. This video was helpful to me to hear morwmore about the product and that the top later and jlintsjoints are indeed 100% waterpeoof. As a consumer I am desperate for any reviews of homeowners for any flooring iI am researching. This is from the company, but it still was informative. https://youtu.be/cLSUS19YGaA

If you want something that is waterproof, they do make AquaGuard or NuCore laminate flooring that is made with recycled rubber. You could also go with a wood look tile option. But you could never really go wrong with a hardwood floor to increase the value of your home. Just throwing a few options into the ring. Check out Floor & Decor if you're interested in a waterproof LAMINATE. - Woodruff Floors, LLC

Check out Raintree by American OEM. You like yourself some hardwood surface? Check. You like the waterproof properties of a vinyl floor? Check. You like the price of the vinyl floor and the resale value of a engineered floor? Check. This floor is incredible and will add value to any home all the while giving your floor the longevity of a vinyl and an engineered hardwood substitute. Be careful however. It is a true hardwood veneer on top! Meaning you can and will scratch it with certain dog and human breeds! But as far as waterproof and stability goes, no other floor can beat it with a hardwood surface on top! I know this might be late for you, but hoping some other folks on here can find this information handy. The product itself is about a year old as of October 2020, so it's relatively new to the market, but it's American made (Tennessee) and is designed by a hardwood manufacturing company. If a hardwood company designing an SPC floor doesn't get you ripped, I don't know what you're doing on this thread!! Just a flooring guy trying to make your spot look decent.

If warmth is not a concern, then a LAMINATE would do well. Go as high-end as you can afford. The good stuff starts in the $5/sf range...and goes higher. I like a 6mm cork underlay just for noise reduction (condos are notoriously loud = the carpet is taking care of that right now. I would leave the tile in the kichen/entrance areas. If you really want to pull it out, then replace it with a real porcelain tile OR with a THICK vinyl plank (CoreTec = $7-$9/sf) in a tile/stone look. Never use laminate in splash zones. The reason why I suggest laminate = the average 'rental' floor will last 7 years. As a short term rental there is a higher chance of big damage...than with a family living in the unit for 7 continuous years. Vinyl does NOT allow acoustic padding to be used underneath. That means you will be directly on the subfloor = be able to hear everything being said from the unit below...and the unit below will be able to hear everything going on in your condo. You will want to find out if there are any acoustic requirements for the unit. The carpet is eating up all the acoustics right now. Most condos require carpet to be replaced by a 'like' material (acoustically speaking).