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LVP VS. Engineered Hardwood Which One To Choose?

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Author : HAODIBAN
Update time : 2024-12-11 10:20:41

This is a flooring selection guide from the HaoFlooring brand. The article will reveal the truth about choosing LVP flooring and Engineered Hardwood.
 

LVP VS. Engineered Hardwood Which One To Choose? 

This is a serious flooring option. At the beginning of the article, we can tell you without reservation that LVP flooring will be the right choice. Next, we will reveal the true face of these two types of flooring for you.


 

LVP Flooring 

The full name of LVP Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring. 

This flooring features realistic wood grain and closely resembles solid wood when installed. Quality-inspected LVP flooring is eco-friendly, lightweight, water-resistant, and fireproof. The floor is mainly composed of: UV Coating, Wear Layer, Decorative Layer, Core Layer and Backing Layer.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring 

This type of flooring has the high-end appearance of solid wood flooring. Engineered Hardwood Flooring that has passed quality inspection has the advantages of: beautiful and easy to install. The floor is mainly composed of: Top Layer, Core Layer and Backing Layer.
 

LVP VS. Engineered Hardwood

LVP VS. Engineered Hardwood

 

LVP Flooring

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Raw materials

PVC and other synthetic materials

Top layer is natural wood, core layer is plywood or HDF

Structure

Multi-layer

Three-layer or multi-layer structure

Aesthetics

Patterns such as wood grain or stone grain

Natural wood grain texture

Abrasion resistance

Wear-resistant, suitable for high-traffic areas

Top layer will be subject to wear and tear

Waterproofness

100% waterproof

Moisture resistant, but not completely waterproof

Installation

Simple and convenient, can be DIY

Professional installation, requires higher skills

Cost

Low cost, suitable for projects with limited budget

Higher, but more economical than solid wood flooring


If you need waterproof, durable and low-cost options, LVP is a better choice. If you value natural beauty and have a higher budget, solid wood composite flooring is a better choice. In fact, professional floor manufacturers recommend that LVP flooring would be the right choice for these two types of flooring.