Residential Applications

Bathrooms

How you remodel a bathroom may be one of your biggest home project questions right now. Placing a COREtec Plus vinyl floor in there can become the most affordable remodel plan you ever make. Your bathroom is perhaps the most visited room in your house, which means the floor already in there is likely worn. If that floor happens to be real hardwood or other material, it may need replacing soon.

After years of foot traffic and a few floods, hardwood is not going to hold up. Lack of maintenance only makes it more of an inevitability you need a new floor.

Going with COREtec Plus in your bathroom is already going to save you exponential money compared to other options. Real wood is still very expensive, yet vinyl is still one of the most affordable floors in the marketplace. Upgrading your bathroom floor to COREtec vinyl planks is the smartest choice if you ever faced flooding in there before. The second layer is a patented mineral core COREtec designed to prevent any mold or mildew. A flood in your bathroom is bound to happen eventually. It could come from a toilet running over, a shower/bathtub leak, or from a leaky sink/faucet. A wooden floor is a goner in those scenarios, yet COREtec vinyl planks are saved. Simply remove the planks if sopping wet, let them dry, and they're ready to go back in place.

In the realm of foot comfort, COREtec is still top-tier. Considering you spend a lot of time in your bathroom, you want it to feel good underfoot. The company's cork underlayment makes it one of the most comfortable floors available today. How to clean your COREtec floor is also likely on your mind. A bathroom is going to have spills if you have a big family. Pet stains are another sure bet if your dog or cat plays in the bathroom. Their litter box may be in there as well. COREtec makes cleanup easy with simple sweeping and vacuuming, plus the company's unique cleaning solution.

These features of COREtec Plus are sure to help revitalize your bathroom soon. Thanks to an easy click-lock installation method, these planks can go in there within a short time without causing complaints about your bathroom being held up.

Kitchens

Learning how to install a kitchen floor might sound like a major housing remodeling project. Your kitchen floor could be worn out now after years of family and guests putting in hours of foot traffic. This doesn't include your kids and likely some pets.

Perhaps your worn kitchen floor was made of hardwood. If so, not putting in any maintenance time makes wood deteriorate fast. With all that traffic in your kitchen besides, your hardwood floor likely looks a little rough now. The same goes for other types of flooring that don't have durable qualities. Only vinyl continues to work as the most robust flooring while not costing a fortune. COREtec Plus vinyl flooring is a leader in this flooring category, especially for use in kitchens.

There isn't a more appropriate floor for a kitchen than COREtec. Durability and stain resistance are two good reasons. Vinyl is already known for being rugged to foot traffic. When adding in COREtec's acrylic finish surface, it also becomes impervious to stains. We all know a kitchen is going to have more stains than most rooms, other than a garage. No food stains will set in on these floors as long as you don't wait long to clean.

Using simple vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping once per week also keeps your floor looking new. It's the simplest type of maintenance when compared to the more lengthy work put into maintaining real hardwood. You can still get the look of real hardwood, though, particularly when using COREtec Plus. Most people can't tell the difference between real and faux wood here, making it ideal if you still want your kitchen looking rustic.

The waterproof nature of COREtec is also what makes them ideal for kitchens. Other than bathrooms, kitchens are more prone to water exposure. This might be from water spills (including from your pets' water bowls) to possibly a leak from a dishwasher, refrigerator, or sink. A mineral core layer helps prevent the planks from ever warping. Thanks to that same layer, it also prevents mold and mildew. And, what kind of comfort do you need while walking or standing on your kitchen floor? Someone in the family possibly works there for hours making meals. A cork underlayment provides a soft and warm feel that makes standing in place or walking feel like a cloud. Even more important is COREtec's innovation in vinyl plank sound control. Their cork underlayments are the material you need to muffle overly loud sounds in your kitchen. As you make meals, the sounds of mixers and other electric utensils could become a little ear-piercing when guests are there.

Now you can converse with your friends and family without noise being a problem. This also applies to large groups of people talking at once.

Time to take your new kitchen floor seriously and learn how to get a COREtec Plus vinyl plank floor installed. With click-lock features available on most of their floor brands, you can install your new kitchen floor with relative ease. If you have to remove a plank for replacement or due to water, you can do so just as easily.

Laundry Rooms

Most people have a laundry room, whether in a special place in the house, in the basement, or garage. What is the best flooring for a basement laundry room in particular? This is the most common location for laundry rooms, and it's going to require a certain type of robust floor to hold up long-term. Real hardwood is never the best choice for basements simply based on the idea these rooms sometimes flood. Wood is unsalvageable if it becomes excessively wet.

More people choose either linoleum or vinyl planks in basements. With vinyl planks being more durable and often made to withstand water, it's a smart choice. COREtec Plus vinyl floors are the leader in this category. Their specific attention to being waterproof makes them a go-to floor for a laundry room and many other rooms. Sooner or later, a flood may occur in your laundry room, no matter where it's located. A broken water pipe might occur, or your washing machine runs over. Chances for flooding there are as great as the kitchen or bathroom.

The most useful aspect of COREtec Plus is its waterproof qualities. The absorption of water is all based on the hand-formed mineral core in the second layer of each plank. These materials also help prevent mildew and mold, which is critical to avoid getting sick after a flood. Your laundry room may also be seen by guests on occasion. Thanks to the aesthetic beauty of COREtec floors, you can convince someone you used real hardwood. To the naked eye, most experts still can't tell the difference between COREtec's vinyl planks and the real deal.

While aesthetics and waterproofness are essential here, so is how comfortable it feels. Members of your household assigned to laundry duty will appreciate standing on these floors without it feeling like wood. A cork underlay helps provide real comfort so your feet never feel sore when standing in place. COREtec Plus truly is made for every room, including the most practical of home locations.

Entry-Ways

First impressions are everything with a home or business, and an entryway is where you can show off. Learning how to decorate an entryway should always start with your floor. It's one of the first things a person notices when coming in.

The big question is what kind of floor do you already have there? Perhaps you're decorating a new entryway now and want the most elegant flooring option possible. Let COREtec Plus vinyl planks be your guide to bring the entryway floor you always wanted. You can start with the look of COREtec floors and how diverse they are. With the ability to get the look of wood, stone, and tile, you can make it look like a natural floor without using the real thing. COREtec's look of wood is hardly dissimilar to the real deal, and it's perfect to impress those seeing your home or business for the first time. Thanks to multiple colors and textures available, you can stylize your entryway based on your brand or through a personal statement.

Never worry about how much foot traffic your entryway gets because the durability factor is tremendous. The acrylic finish is truly made for walking (and standing). You can have hundreds of guests over and reduce worry about it looking worn. However, you do need to maintain your COREtec floor to keep it pristine. Simple cleaning always works. Also, if you worry about water getting tracked in, the waterproof mineral core layer protects completely. This also applies to preventing mold and mildew to avoid costly replacements and illness. In the chance your entryway ever floods, you can simply remove your vinyl planks, let them dry, then put them back in place.

Time to make your entryway look stylish, and keep it safe for years to come.

Mudrooms

Some of you may want to learn how to create a mudroom. What does that entail? The floor of the mudroom is a vital part of it since this room is where people remove their shoes, coats, or other outerwear before entering a main living area. Just imagine what those people are tracking in as they enter your mudroom. In wet climates, this is going to mean their shoes bringing in water, mud, oil, and who knows what else from the outside world.

This is why your floor in the mudroom needs some serious thought. Don't even think about using real hardwood since it would deteriorate in a year due to the excess moisture and foot traffic. Vinyl flooring is one of your best options, especially COREtec Plus vinyl planks. Through a product like theirs, you can get extra protection for residential customers. Much of this involves enhanced waterproof qualities, plus more durability for starters.

It's thanks to COREtec's patented mineral core layer that keeps their floors thoroughly waterproof. Also, if you still want the look of real hardwood in your mudroom, COREtec provides it in imitation while still looking real. Many of your guests will wonder how you keep your wood floor looking so good after taking on so much moisture. In the chance your mudroom ever floods, you can just remove the planks thanks to a click-lock installation method. Let the planks dry, and then put them back in place. When your mudroom floor becomes overly dirty from mud, oil, or other stains, it's easy to clean. Stains won't set in, as long as you put in general maintenance of mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming once per week. However, COREtec does provide cleaning solutions you can buy directly from them.

Take your mudroom seriously by planning out your floor first. It's the first thing visitors see. Plus, they'll feel comfortable walking on it thanks to COREtec's cork underlayment. These floors set a statement the minute someone enters your home.

Rental Properties

Statistics show more than 34% of the U.S. population rents a home or apartment. Out of all those rentals, owners have to worry about things like installing durable floors and maintaining them. These are things to think about if learning how to invest in rental property. What kind of floors are rental owners using? Those of you who own rental property should consider COREtec Plus vinyl planks as a superior option. The reason is that it's going to hold up for years, perhaps through multiple renters. These might even hold up for your entire rental property career.

It all centers on the durability of vinyl and COREtec adding a multitude of their own branded features. Their acrylic surface layer is already durable enough to take on excess foot traffic. And, it's stain-resistant to prevent nasty food or drink spills from your renters. Should a flood ever occur in your rental property, COREtec also has you fully protected. The second layer of their vinyl planks have a patented mineral core that absorbs water and prevents mold from developing.

Think about how much that saves you from having to replace a floor if your rental property is in a flood zone. A cork underlayment also provides a soft feel for walking or standing. Your tenants will find it comfortable to walk on at all times with socks or bare feet. At the same time, it looks like real wood to keep a rustic appearance in the unit if that's your style. COREtec offers the look of stone and tile, including multiple colors and textures. Just about any combination is available to turn your rental homes, apartments, or condos into the look you want. Renters would also appreciate the care you put into their floors to prevent disruptive maintenance if the floor needs replacing.

Beach House

Those of you learning how to decorate a beach house should first consider the type of floor going in there. A beach house floor needs consideration above all based on its look, feel, and protection it brings. Living along a beach is going to bring some risks that factor into the type of floor you use. Real hardwood should go off your list considering the possibility of moisture ruining it. Other floor options exist, albeit luxury vinyl planks perhaps being your best bet. COREtec Plus vinyl planks are now a go-to for many beach homeowners and renters. Much of that is thanks to how waterproof COREtec makes their planks. Their patented mineral core is made to withstand significant amounts of water, assuming a flood doesn't contain sewage.

A click-lock feature for installation is what makes these planks such a favorite. You can get it installed in one day and remove the planks easily if they become wet. During times when a storm washes ocean water into your beach home, a COREtec Plus floor won't be ruined. Remove the planks, let them dry, then click them back in place. Beyond that important feature, the company makes its planks look like real hardwood. You can still go for that rustic beach home look without spending a fortune on real hardwood. Maintaining a COREtec floor is also simpler with just weekly sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping. You can eat and drink to your heart's delight in your beach home without worrying about the floor being stained. Its stain-resistance is one of its most celebrated qualities.

The comfort level of COREtec floors is equally important if you vacation in your beach home long-term. Walking around in your slippers, socks, or bare feet, feels amazingly soft thanks to COREtec's cork underlayment. Tracking in dry or wet sand from those long beach walks is also no problem. With proper maintenance (including using COREtec's cleaning solution), your beach home floor can last for a decade without a floor replacement every year or two.

Lake Homes

One of your new plans is perhaps to learn how to decorate a lake house you own. Living by a lake is great, but it does have potential flood risks. Have you considered what type of floor would work best in those scenarios? COREtec Plus vinyl planks are possibly your best option. A look at the layers of COREtec luxury vinyl plank tells you everything. It starts with a waterproof acrylic surface that becomes essential if any water gets in your home. Depending on your climate, intense rainfall could lead to the nearby lake overfilling someday and flooding your entire property.

A COREtec floor can survive this, assuming no sewage gets in. You can simply remove the planks through a click-lock feature used for installation. Let the planks dry, then put them back in place without worry. While COREtec is the best floor for waterproofness, it's also top-tier for being one of the most comfortable. A cork underlayment makes walking on it without footwear a true pleasure. Since it also looks like real hardwood, you can still create a rustic ambiance for any room in your lake house.

The variety of aesthetic options with these floors is also something to consider. COREtec offers myriad textures, styles, and colors to help make your lake house look unique. You can mimic the style of wood, stone, and tile. You can even hold myriad parties in your lake house without the floor wearing out. Vinyl is scientifically durable while still being very affordable. All that foot traffic won't wear it out after only a year, as long as you give your floor some basic maintenance once per week.

Cabin / Mountain Home

Learning how to build a cabin for vacation is going to take a lot of thought, including what kind of flooring goes in there. When designing your new cabin (maybe in the woods), take some time to consider how durable your new floor is.

A real hardwood floor is probably your goal, but think about what that means related to upkeep. Also, if you track in moisture often, the wood floor is going to wear out within less than a year. COREtec Plus vinyl planks are a better flooring option based on how waterproof they are, plus much more. You can still make your cabin look rustic since COREtec makes planks looking like real wood and stone.

Unlike real wood, these floors are comfortable to walk on thanks to a cork underlay. You can still create a natural atmosphere without sacrificing comfort on your feet. The natural area where your cabin is located may also experience flooding someday. With wild weather extremes lately, you never know when this might happen. Fortunately, COREtec's patented mineral core protects from water, plus prevents mold. You can remove the planks through its click-lock installation feature for drying. Then you can put them right back without worrying about a time-consuming replacement.