@kstewartau87 Yes, the sample boards, no matter the time of day, never looked to me like all the pictures look. I get screen colors vary, time of day, amount of natural light, kind of light bulb...yeah all of that. I was so disappointed when I brought the large samples home and they did not look good at all. I actually chose another color of provenza. Changed my mind at last minute due to a pit in my stomach feeling. Once installed, I was sooooooo happy I went for it despite those samples!! It's beautiful. For me: it does not show footprints bad, does not creek, feels quality under bare foot (but not like real hardwood), does not shot per hair bad. Prior to provenza I had a really dark rich laminate. It showed EVERYTHING and just the dog hair alone i was sweeping multiple times a day. Footprints anywhere light shines in and the water dribbles from my English Mastiff after drinking water were just embarrassing!! So happy I went with my gut!! Seriously. please find my pictures posted 2 years ago in this thread. There are several of my floor in different areas and one of the image that finally made me go back to my gut and install finally mine. Best wishes!

Most manufacturers won’t warrant purchases from unauthorized sellers. That means you’re not getting top quality. You’re likely getting seconds or several lot overruns without dye lots matched. $500 is such a small savings compared to the tens of thousands that you’d need to pay to redo it if it has a milling issue, or the substrate has voids that collapse. So, $500? Really? Consider that an insurance payment.

Hello Raidergirl, We appreciate your interest in our Gaia Flooring Products. If you are interest in having samples sent to your home our Gaia Team will be delighted to send them out to you for free. In regards to your question about the difference between Red and Black Series. Red Series 8mm thickness Hand designed embossing that is registered with picture 2 Balancing LVT Sheets Size of plank: 9“ x 60” Black Series 10mm Thickness Best quality of embossing with depth and definition that is state of the art. 2 Balancing LVT Sheet (made to be thicker) Size of plank: 9.05“ x 70.87” What separated the both series? The physical difference of the Red and Black Series can be seen an felt. Black Series is thicker, it has a deeper etch process to resemble the wood like textures some would prefer. The plank design is also noticeable larger. This visual can assit in making a larger space feel more welcoming and luxurious. Check out the new additions to the Gaia Collection See More Warm Regards, Gaia Flooring Team

Looking into Provenza LVP and curious how durable/high quality it is and how good it looks installed. Would love to see you’re photos and reviews. ALSO would love to hear from anyone w this flooring who has dogs - we have a 60 lb husky mix and I worry about him scratching it up. Thanks!