How many times have your children or you spilled something on the floor? And we are not talking about just a little bit of liquid either! If you are like everyone else, this probably happens quite often, especially if you have younger children. Fortunately, the residential flooring industry has grown by leaps and bounds, and now we have the luxury of installing 100% waterproof flooring, not just water-resistant flooring! This advancement really is amazing, especially if your lifestyle is busy with work, children, and pets. To further explore the topic, we have listed some valuable information below about waterproof flooring. Let’s take a look!

Waterproof Vinyl Flooring: What Is It?

Wood Plastic Composite is known as WPC or Waterproof Core and is a phenomenal product that is 100% waterproof. In this article, we will refer to waterproof flooring as WPC. Imagine how great it will be to install this type of flooring in areas of the home prone to water exposure like the kitchen, bath, laundry/mud, and basements.

WPC Layers

We are going to list the four layers of WPC, but keep in mind that the layers may differ in vocabulary per manufacturer, but basically, all WPC’s have four layers. The backing layer is the backbone of the product. WPC core is the heart of the product; it will not buckle or swell. The printed vinyl layer is the photographic imagery technology that gives you the beautiful look of your flooring. For instance, your WPC may look like hardwood plank, tile, or stone flooring. People will have to get on the floor and examine to tell the difference. The wear layer is what helps protect the floor from scratches and dents. WPC has heavier wear layers that will offer more protection to the floor. Make sure you pay special attention to the thickness of the wear layer as you do the plank thickness.

Waterproof vinyl flooring is the best it has ever been, and we can say that technological advances are responsible for such a fantastic product! You get the look of real hardwood planks, tile, and natural stone. The tile and natural stone WPC products can be installed with actual grout, just like the real thing. Do not overlook the easy take care and maintenance required for WPC floors. Simply sweep, vacuum, and mop with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning product. Also, WPC is very price competitive and deserves a closer look before your next flooring project!