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Waterproof Core WPC

The newest kid on the flooring block is called Waterproof Core Flooring, or WPC, and it is considered the best laminate flooring available. It gets its name from being a wood poly composite, which is what the WPC stands for. The poly composite construction, coupled with the embossed vinyl top layer,  is what makes it a waterproof laminate flooring that resists moisture much the way vinyl and luxury vinyl or LVT/LVP tiles and planks do. In his form, it can be mounted in places where wood could never survive, such as high moisture applications like bathrooms, saunas or pool areas. Perhaps the best way to describe a WPC floor is that it is a cross between laminate flooring and a Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring or Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring.

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Wood plastic composites were originally used for deck floors, railings, landscape timbers, cladding and other exterior building uses. They were touted as being more environmentally friendly and required less maintenance than their solid wood counterparts.

WPC was first manufactured as flooring by US Floors and was called COREtec. A vinyl sheet was placed over the poly composite, and was embossed to look like wood grain. Shaw floors have followed suit with a WPC construction of their own named Floorte, and this is only the beginning, as other flooring manufacturers are getting involved in what might be termed a breakthrough flooring.

WPC features patterns and wood grains as realistic as possible, and can both be used as a substitute for wood floors, laminate or LVT/LVP floors. It features a substantial savings over real wood, yet when laid down and installed, it is difficult to tell which one is which. It is one of the first composites to mimic wood so precisely, that when walking over it, the difference between them would be hard to tell.

Although WPC flooring originated as waterproof Pergo, there are still only a few waterproof laminate flooring brands available. At Warehouse Direct Flooring, we are the leader in all flooring solutions, and  our dedicated staff will work with you to find the best waterproof flooring options for your needs.

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"Our expert installation service will make sure your waterproof laminate flooring will be installed right the first time, and we invite you to visit our portfolio page, to see how lovely waterproof laminate flooring truly looks."

Installation Advantages

Waterproof flooring options offers its greatest advantage when it comes to installation over subfloors. In virtually every case with LVT or LVP installation, the subfloor must be properly prepared to provide a smooth surface above all else.

With waterproof laminate flooring, the subfloor can remain rough because in essence, the core flooring is thick enough to hide any subfloor imperfections . This means that little, if any, subfloor preparation must be done before the waterproof core flooring is installed. Cracks, divots, and other smaller types of flaws can be installed over, without having to worry about them making an impression, or otherwise compromising the integrity of the WPC flooring.

Advantages Over Wood and Laminate

Waterproof Core flooring is a true breakthrough that has several notable advantages over wood and laminates. These include the following ...

  • The flooring does not corrode, rot or decay and can therefore be exposed to a high moisture environment without the risk of deterioration.
  • Waterproof Core flooring is easy to cut and shape as needed for custom fitting applications.
  • Although not entirely a “green” material, WPC has many sustainable qualities since many of the materials used in the manufacturing process can be made by using recycled or waste products.
  • Because it is a polymer plastic, it can be molded to virtually any shape desired.
  • It is considered the best wood flooring substitute made.

The Future is Now

WPC is a futuristic flooring material that is available now. It is comparably priced with LVT/LVP products, while being their equal in durability and performance. WPC flooring can be installed as a project by someone with solid do it yourself experience, and it made with tongue and groove edges for an easy fit.

If you have never heard of Waterproof Core flooring, or WPC, find out more about it by contacting us at Warehouse Direct Flooring. This may be the flooring breakthrough that you have been searching for, and we will be glad to  answer any of your Waterproof Core flooring questions about how it is made, how it works to repel water and where in your home is it right for you. As a leader in flooring options, Warehouse Direct Flooring has been proud to serve the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley areas for more than 25 years, and we have the flooring, sales, experience and service for you.

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