The word waterproof on a flooring box comes from a specific industry test, not a marketing guess. Here is what that test actually involves and what it does and does not prove about your floor.
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Waterproof flooring is often marketed around flood protection, but that is only part of what it actually does. Here is what the extra investment protects against in a home that never sees standing water.
"Waterproof" describes the plank, not the floor system, and water that sneaks past the seams gets trapped and grows mold you can't see. Here's how the gap between the marketing and the reality actually plays out.
Luxury vinyl plank can either be a short-term fix or a long-term investment. This guide breaks down the exact material, construction, and installation factors that determine LVP lifespan.
