#WATERPROOF VINYL FLOORING FOR KITCHEN PLUS#

That way, if pooling water ends up on a joint, it will not leak down into the subfloor instead the water will just sit on top of the Vinyl Plank, not harming it in the least.Īnother plus with Vinyl Plank is that it accurately resembles either hardwood or tile. These products are manufactured so precisely these days, that the click joint can form an airtight seal and prevent any water from getting through. Not only is the Vinyl itself waterproof, but on higher end Vinyl Plank products, the seams between the planks are also quite water resistant. Check out how well Vinyl Plank stood up to hurricane harvey. To see for yourself, drop a piece of Vinyl Plank into a bathtub, leave it for a week and when you pull it out you will see that it is the exact same shape as when it went in. It is made from PVC, a kind of plastic which does not absorb moisture whatsoever. Vinyl Plank is unlike any other floor covering. Overall tile is still a great floor for kitchens and bathrooms (albeit more expensive), hardwood isn’t the safest choice and laminate isn’t a good choice either. If say a waterline bursts, and water pools and sits atop of the floor for a substantial amount of time, it can leak into the grout and underneath the tile, damaging the subfloor and possibly the thinset. It is also possible for tile to suffer water damage from flooding. Material costs are higher for tile and so are labour costs. Tile, by far the most water resistant of the three, is more expensive than Vinyl Plank and in some cases, is still susceptible to water damage. If the core absorbs too much moisture it will warp and likely delaminate, completely ruining the floor. The same is true of laminate, which regardless of the manufacturer has a core made from wood byproducts. Hardwood is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs water. Although hardwood makes for a great floor, it is not waterproof.

Waterproof vinyl flooring for kitchen