Luxury vinyl plank guides
Everything we get asked before an order, written out properly. No brand names you have to decode, no spec sheet you have to translate.
Installing
Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation | Step by Step LVP GuideLVP flooring installation step by step: subfloor prep, underlayment, plank direction, staggering, cutting and the mistakes that cause callbacks.LVP Installation Cost per Sq Ft in FloridaCalculate flooring boxes and material cost, then budget separately for freight, subfloor prep, installation, trims and tax.Can You Install LVP Over Tile? Yes, Here's HowYou usually can install LVP straight over tile. When it works, when to skip underlayment, and the grout-line rule that decides it.
Choosing a floor
How Thick Should LVP Be? 5mm vs 8mm Guide5mm, 6.5mm or 8mm? What plank thickness and wear layer actually change underfoot, and which one your subfloor and traffic really need.SPC vs WPC Flooring: Which Is Better?SPC is denser and more stable; WPC is softer and quieter. Which rigid core suits Florida slabs, sunrooms and second floors.LVP vs Laminate: An Honest ComparisonLaminate's core is compressed wood and swells when wet; rigid-core LVP does not. The real differences in price, scratch resistance, sound and lifespan — including when laminate wins.Where to Buy Waterproof LVP Flooring in Florida (2026 Guide)Big-box, local showroom, national online, or online with Florida stock — an honest comparison of the four ways Floridians buy waterproof LVP, and what to check before you order.
Room by room
Best Bathroom Flooring — Waterproof Options ComparedThe best waterproof bathroom flooring compared: LVP, tile, sheet vinyl and what to avoid. What to specify, and how to fit it around a toilet and tub.Best Flooring for Kitchens: What Actually SurvivesKitchens combine standing water, dropped pans and constant traffic. Why rigid-core vinyl at 20mil beats tile, laminate and hardwood — and whether to floor under the cabinets.Best Flooring for Basements & Concrete SlabsSlabs pass moisture upward continuously, which defeats wood and laminate. How to test your slab, when you need a vapour barrier, and what to float over it.Best Flooring for Dogs: Wear Layer Is the AnswerClaws scratch and accidents are water. Why a 22mil wear layer and a waterproof core settle it, what the mil rating actually means, and what still scratches vinyl.Best LVP for Rental Properties & FlipsWhich wear layer survives tenants, what a turn actually costs, and the specs that stop you re-flooring between every lease.
Buying and cost
How Container Direct LVP Pricing WorksPublished per-square-foot and per-box prices, Florida stock from our distribution partners, and a flat $300 delivery per pallet. How to compare delivered totals.Clearance & Discontinued Vinyl Plank FlooringFirst-quality stock from $1.59/sq ft, not seconds. What goes on clearance and why, and the one real catch: dye lots.LVP Flooring FAQ — What It Is, How Long It LastsStraight answers on luxury vinyl plank: what it is, how long it lasts, the real disadvantages, and how it compares to laminate, tile and hardwood.
Living with it
How to Clean LVP Flooring: What to Use & AvoidDamp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner and a microfibre mop. Never a steam mop or paste wax. The full routine, the products to use, and the five things that actually damage vinyl plank.Does LVP Expand in Florida Heat & Humidity?Rigid-core LVP barely moves in Florida heat, but expansion gaps still matter. What to leave, and what a sunroom slab needs.