I really loved the sample of this product. I was convinced that this was the one. To make sure I ordered a box. I’m so glad that I did because the finish on the product ordered was not the same as the sample. The finish on the product I ordered was very drab and dry looking compared to the sample. I thoroughly cleaned it with the approved vinyl cleaner but this made no difference. The sample I looked at was matte with a slight sheen but what I got in the order was ultra matte no sheen. They do not offer different finishes. Some may like this but I think it’s too flat and would look much better with a slight sheen. There is an approved product that may have given a sheen but what’s the point of applying stuff to an easy maintenance product - defeats the purpose. Looking at the vinyl planks they were very thin and flexed very easily compared to Coretec Plus. I’d compare to Coretec One or maybe even a lesser product. If used you’d want to make sure your subfloor is perfectly level or you’d feel this floor flex under foot. I believe they allow an underlay which may be enough for some sub floors. They use the same locking system that US Floors/Coretec has the rights to and Medallion makes this product under license from US Floors (printed on the box) so you’re paying extra for using Coretec’s locking system. From my research the Coretec product is a much better product and doesn’t cost that much more. After looking for months and waiting for the Coretec Plus Premium to come out, I couldn’t find a vinyl plank that I loved so I’m going with solid hardwood. I decided I wanted flooring that has the potential to last years and years and I ultimately didn’t feel I’d get that with vinyl plank. Having said all of that if you like the flat matte finish and are looking at this grade/price point of vinyl plank it’s a winner. There aren’t many vinyl planks with a varied plank look and it would look fantastic in the right environment with the right expectations.

We are planning to replace flooring throughout our house as well, 2900 sq ft. We currently have 20yo tile and carpet that our new dog has had accidents on. We are trying to budget and also debating btwn hardwood, porcelain wood look plank tiles , or engineered vinyl luxury plank. Any thoughts on Engineered vinyl. I’ve read feels/looks most like wood, is waterproof (rather than water resistant) , doesn’t dent from weight of furniture is pet friendly, and cost less than real wood and tile. My preference is tile due to pets and water , but most likely cost prohibitive due to labor intensive/cost. Hardwood not pet friendly or moisture friendly in kitchen , guest bath. We have a very open floorplan where we cannot separate flooring from kitchen and bath. BUT i’ve also read that you do not get ROI on vinyl flooring, even though a designer told me she is installing Luxury vinyl in multi-million $ homes these days (I am in S. California) Any advice appreciated

Have LVR for ten years, absolutely love it!! Have dogs, no scratches, spills , just wipe. Mine are planks 7” wide and about 6’ long. Go for high quality and you won’t be sorry.

Second consideration - how long to you expect to live in your home? Most home owners own 3 homes in their lifetime. In 2022 the average tenure of homeownership is 13.2 years. No one owns the same home for 150 years, so it doesn't really matter if the flooring will last that long. You have to weigh many factors to determine the best use of your money. Initial cost, cost of maintenance, ease of maintenance, personal preference, return on investment and competing priorities. If I spend an additional $10 k on flooring and plan on moving in 10 years that flooring cost me $1000 per year. If I spent that same money on paying down my mortgage how much would I save on interest? If I invested that money in high quality furniture, that furniture can go with me to my next home. If I invested that money in my education I can increase my earning potential for the rest of my life. If I am not all that into the look of the floors in my home, but love traveling and seeing the world that $10 k may be much better spent on a trip to Europe or South America or an African Safari. My priorities when choosing a flooring for my home were: 1. Dog friendly 2. Easily maintained 3. Easy on old joints and bones 4. 20 year lifespan Without considering cost hardwood, carpet, tile and stone failed one or more of my requirements. Personal preference - I prefer the look of tile over wood. Had a home with tile for 20 years and loved the look. Grew up in farm country where most 100+ year old homes had hard wood floors and that is what comes to my mind when I see hard wood floors. Perfect for an old farmhouse. Not what I envision for my MCM rambling ranch. Other consideration was the use of area rugs. Almost everyone I know that has hard wood covers 80% of the floor with area rugs (mostly to protect the floor). I wanted to avoid carpet especially knowing that I may end up using a walker in the next decade or two.