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LVP that looks like Engineered European White Oak? ;)

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

After many many hours spent on finding the perfect flooring, we currently have a Shaw FLoorte picked out but I am quite scared after reading comments on Shaw LVP.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of the Engineered European White Oak but am told by many to not use it in our kitchen. Next best thing is LVP but I am on a major struggle bus in finding the right color? I really like the natural wood look(not too light). Anyone have suggestions?

Love the look of this flooring in this picture.

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This is our current selection..... but a SHAW Floorte product and quite grainy? We have to order on Wednesday before the Tariff's go up..... gah!

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JAN MOYER

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

I love Fusion Max, Seven foot planks. ( LVP ) Tip? As much one flooring everywhere as possible. Avoid the carpet edge to edge if at ALL possible.

http://www.fusionvisionfloors.com/products/fusionmax/

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Karen Eagle
2 years ago
Is there a reason you want engineered wood rather than hard wood? I have engineered wood in my den since it's on a slab and wood in the kitchen. This is my second wood floor in the kitchen and I wouldn't do anything else. Of course if your kitchen is on a slab, you would want to do engineered. I don't have experience with the Shaw or engineered in kitchen.
chispa
2 years ago
Who is telling you not to use engineered wood in the kitchen?

What flooring is going in the rest of the house?

Hard to tell sometimes in photos, but there is something not quite right in the undertones between that carpet sample and LVP floor sample.
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OK....here we go. You are looking for a SPECIAL product. European Oak is an expensive imported wood. A wood floor that has been 'aged' to look like it has been reclaimed is an expensive process. And you want an oil finish. All of these items are carry a special price. You will be able to find product in your $10-$12/sf range not a problem. You will need to work with flooring companies in your area that carry similar products. The one way to get the wood into your price range is to go NARROW PLANK. The wider the plank the MORE EXPENSIVE it is. The other way to get it into your price range is to work with a regular 'oil finish' and not the TOUGH UV Cured oil finish. Now on to the TROUBLES of this type of floor. Houzzers have been COMPLAINING about 'oil stains' or 'water stains' or 'dog drool' stains on these types of floors for 4-5 years now. Please be VERY AWARE of what you are about to purchase. The 'light' gray wood floors are very tricky to live with. Even with a POLYURETHANE finish the floors are PRONE to staining (cooking oil splatter = dark gray spots on a light gray floor = VERY upset homeowner). We have dozens of ACTIVE threads on this VERY subject. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5912382/food-oil-stain-on-engineered-hardwood#n=18 The OIL finished floors are much more difficult to live with. The EXPENSIVE finishes like UV Cured Oil are *better than a regular (cheaper) "oiled finish". But not by much. Oil finished floors (the cheap ones) require MAINTENANCE! Oi Vey do they need MAINTENANCE! Man oh man do they need maintenance. They need YOU (ahem...homeowner) to MAINTAIN the floor. You need 4 different types of 'maintenance products' to be kept at ALL TIMES in your home. You need the cleaning oil. You need the Refreshing oil. You need the Spot cleaning oil and then you need the MASTER FINISH oil (the colour that is sitting on your floor). You will use one/all of these at any given time in your life with your floor. Maintenance oil every 6 months. Cleaning oil every month. The spot cleaning oil every time an olive hits the floor (or olive oil...which ever) and the MASTER FINISH oil every few years (so that you can KEEP your floors the colour you paid for). Whew. Be VERY CAREFUL what you wish for (mid-range priced European Oak faux-gray oil finish). You might just get the nightmare you've been dreaming of.
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K R
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Where are you located? You could also do porcelain tile in those colors. That’s what I have but I’m in south Florida and it’s pretty much necessary here. ;)
AJ D
Original Author
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KR, Your floor is absolutely beautiful! We live in the Midwest so we would have lot of cold toes if we did it all porcelain tile. :)
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Oak & Broad
2 years ago
@ Abby D , Engineered wood flooring is perfect for the kitchen. Our clients use it every week. A bathroom with a tub or shower is a different story however. Who told you not to use it in the kitchen? Its much easier on your feet than tile.
blondiephd
2 years ago
Can you tell me what the style number is of the Shaw LVP sample picture you have posted? Did you go with it?
Ashley Lathrop
2 years ago
Check out Provenza Sweet Talker LVP. Looks very similar to that photo. Lots of photos online too.
AJ D
Original Author
2 years ago
Ashley, I ordered 4-5 samples of Provenza and they should be here next week! I sure one of them works because I am so sick of looking!
alladd
2 years ago
@AJ D did you look at the Smartcore Naturals in the Bluegrass Trail Maple? I'm currently considering this line as it is an engineered wood veneer. Like you, I'm sick of looking and trying to decide.
Ashley Lathrop
2 years ago
I’m sick of it too, we want something very light and there aren’t many options in LVP for very light oak looking floors. @Aj one fair warning I’ll give, with Provenza’s Moda living line, each piece has a different shade of variation so it’s really hard to tell the true shades via a sample cutting. If you can get your hands On a full box, that would be the best way to see it. Also photos do not do them justice.
chispa
2 years ago
KR, I'm currently going through the whole tile vs engineered wood debate!

What tile did you use in your FL house? Brand/model/color? Thanks
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Following this. I’m also searching for a light warm (not too gray) luxury vinyl plank. Really wanted engineered hardwood but where we live, the subterranean termites will destroy it. :(
julieste
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Will this do?

https://www.karndean.com/en/commercial-flooring/products/scb85-french-oak
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@J N Hi Julie! You should check out our luxury vinyl planks -- Cali Vinyl. Both lines we offer (Plus and Pro) are 100% waterproof (good for clean-ups!) and have a 20mil thick protective wear layer which prevents scratches. Cali Vinyl Plus has a built-in cork backing for a little extra comfort and insulation. Cali Vinyl Pro is a bit more heavy duty and has a limestone composite base, helping it to install faster and hold up even better in wet environments. Give us a call at (888) 788-2254 and a friendly product expert will work with you on your project and talk through our available products and promotions we can offer you :)
J N
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I’ll look into both options. Thanks
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DZNY Interiors
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cali bamboo is the most expensive. i love it but our flooring stores have it priced high! even with my designer pricing!
lmp1959
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We just put engineered wood in our kitchen- had it our last kitchen as well and love it. Not sure why so many people think you can't have wood in the kitchen. Under regular use it's fine and doesn't hurt your back. Of course if you have a flood issue that's another story- but we've never had an issue.
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Cali Floors
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@DZNY Interiors, Give us a call! We have some awesome specials going on right now that may better than your local flooring stores and we're able to deliver to you! :)
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DZNY Interiors
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what is your number
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Cali Floors
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It is 877-260-2254. We just got your inquiry as well, we'll pass it along to our team!
HU-622505548
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Which flooring did you end up going with? I am also looking for European white oak in a vinyl plank!
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tesoro
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DZNY Interiors
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tesoro lvp it was very pretty, affordable, and transitioned really well with bathroom tile
julieste
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We installed this throughout our second floor and are happy with it. We intend to install it throughout the entire first floor too.

Karndean Rigid Core French Oak.

https://www.karndean.com/en/commercial-flooring/products/scb85-french-oak
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Sutton Signature is one of our favorite white oaks! https://www.flooret.com/luxury-vinyl-plank-flooring/sutton-signature/ :)

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