Coretech is a great mid-level to high end LVT flooring company. We will only offer the mid to higher end brands of this material and Coretech is one of them. We also like Beaufloor. MSI is another one we have been introduced to recently, but have not used it yet. 12MIL thickness is lower end. 20MIL is higher end with a thicker wear surface. I'm a cabinet person by trade, but I've learned these things from listening to my flooring guy on staff. I do believe that Beaufloor is one of the only brands that do not have limitations on required transition pieces. For instance, if you are doing a whole first floor....they don't require these expansion transition pieces. Some brands do. So if you have a huge expanse....keep in mind that a transition piece will ruin the look.

I would appreciate anyone's comments on this manufacturer or the color. It appears to be made in China. Is that the general industry of LVT?

Coretec Blended Sienna in our brand new house. Love it. I was also considering Bradford Bamboo but much prefer the Blended Sienna. It looks much more realistic. People who have seen the floor here love it.

There are many granites that do not need sealant because they are very dense. I have never sealed my granite counters in 3 different kitchens in an 18-year period. I always chose granites that do not need sealing. You could also look at soapstone which does not need sealing. You don't even have to oil soapstone if you don't want to; many people love the natural more pale look of unoiled soapstone. I personally would not be a slave to my counters, to be always worried about them, always worried about people spilling or leaving glasses on the counter, and having to re-apply walnut oil or whatever (you will have to clear your counters for that each time). But that is my personality, you may feel differently and like the marble more.