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Flooring Design Dilemma

Best Lux Vinyl Plank Floor?

6 years ago

Hello!!

I am considering installing lux vinyl plank in our home, we have young children and a dog as well. I was wondering if someone could help me with what the best option/highest quality name brand is?

I have been looking into Armstrong, Centura and Mannington

Thanks so much!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

6 years ago

I have very inexpensive vinyl plank in my walk out have had it for 10 yrs with kids in and out of a pool 2 big dogs in and out of a dog run in all kinds of weather.. But from what I hear Core-tec is supposed to be very good. I do use Mannington Adura for clients but not in the vinyl pland configuration.

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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
6 years ago
We specified Armstrong for a large community center over 5 years ago and it has held up beautifully. I just met with the Armstrong representative because we are doing another community center. They have a new "diamond" technology commercial grade that is guaranteed for 20 years..........We will be specifying that for our next project.
Lisa Hebb thanked Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
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No i do not work for or sell flooring. I am just a homeowner trying to make an informed decision :). Our wood floors recently sustained water damage. We need to redo all our flooring. Lux Vinyl Plank seems like a good option for ease of maintenance and durability. The only brand that I care for aesthically is from the company Naturally Aged Flooring, which actually specializes in wood floors. I’m looking for some feedback from individuals who have installed this product. I can’t find any reviews online from this particular company.
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Lisa Hebb
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you so much for replying!! :)
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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
6 years ago
I forgot to mention how nice it looks as well.........It looks like real wood......and I just installed it in a house that I am selling in Las Vegas........It looks great.
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S&S Hardwood Flooring and Supplies
6 years ago
Hi Lisa,

S&S Hardwood Flooring and Supplies carries our own name brand of beautiful good quality vinyl floor. The brand is called PORTOFINO floors and we carry everything from vinyl, laminate, hardwood and engineered wood for both commercial and residential spaces at really good prices. If you are interested you can visit our website http://www.ssfloors.com/ or call us at (323) 936- 2444 and one of our sales people will help you with whatever questions you may have. I hope this was helpful!

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6 years ago
And to add a little bit to this discussion: look for a SATIN finish. The matte finish (which is SUPER trendy right now) is HORRIBLE to live with. The MOST complaints about vinyl = matte finish shows SMUDGES and oily foot prints! A satin finish would have prevented these complaints.
cpaul1
6 years ago
I have used Karndean.

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