The Best Waterproof Laminate Flooring to Buy in 2021
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- In this video I reveal what my favorite brand of laminate flooring is and give some quick highlights of what I believe makes this product a clear choice for your home if you are considering a laminate or other wood look flooring. Down below I have links to purchase Mohawk's branded floor cleaner.
And of course a quick note to smash the like button for me and hopefully subscribe for future content. Its quick and easy and helps out a lot! Thanks so much!
This video is meant for anyone who is already considering laminate floors and is currently trying to select a brand and product. Although I do make some comparisons to the other product categories, I do not dive into depth in this video as to why you should choose laminate over the other products. All products have an ideal application, and you should determine that a floating floor and laminate is the right choice before you begin to narrow in on the brand and specific style of floors.
Please let me know in the comments whether you guessed correctly as to which product was which and let mw know if you have any other questions. If you would like to see more content be sure to subscribe and comment with any videos you might like to see in the future.
Happy Remodeling!
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Wow. Incredibly impressed with your knowledge on this. I'm looking to replace the floors in my house and most of the stores I've visited don't seem to have the knowledge I'd like to help in making a decision. I'm left to look into products myself, thus finding your video.
Got it right only because you explained the printing technology! Thanks for the video.
❤ your videos! learned a lot before moving to our new home!
Awesome vid. Very informative. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for watching!
I was able to pick out the laminate. I actually liked the look of the laminate better from the two.
Awesome video, Robert! This was super informative-our new-build by Taylor Morrison at Lolich Farms in Portland, Oregon is using Mohawk Revwood!
Great info Robert 👍 thank you.
My pleasure! Appreciate the feedback
The repetition of pattern in the Revwood is what made me guess right. Real wood floors have less repetition. But many, choices from the Revwood Premier line has very realistic patterns to them. My favorite so far as been the oaks…. They have mastered the oaks and walnuts very well.
Would love to see a picture of a Coconut Oak or Cliffside Pecan installation!!!
Great video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Great video! What's your opinion on the Mannington Waterproof Restoration laminate from the Anthology collection? Our favourite colour is Parchment...it looks so authentic and is absolutely gorgeous! Just wondering if it might truly be suitable for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as entrances. I love the look of having the same, consistent flooring throughout a home. Is it truly waterproof if you silicone the expansion gap? Do you know how truly scratch resistant it is? Does it have any issues with chipping on the edges, etc. if a plate is dropped on it? Please tell me what your opinion and experience is of this particular flooring. Thanks a bunch! :-)
Thanks! I figured nothing would beat tile for durability but you have given me something to think about. I'm also interested in bamboo flooring as I hear it is durable also. Would love to know what you think of bamboo vs. the revwood.
Quick answer, bamboo is a reed/grass and needs much higher humidity levels than even normal wood species. In Arizona, where I live, we have seen more failures in bamboo than any other type of flooring and I never recommend it to my clients because of the work involved to try and preserve it. If I was set on bamboo, I would actually opt for a bamboo veneer on a laminate core of a solid bamboo floor for more stability. With that said, I personally would strongly advise against bamboo with all the other options of flooring available.
Very Informative videos, we are shopping for flooring at this time. Started with Engg Hardwood and now leaning towards LVP, But have not considered Laninates.
Obviously we are looking at LVP for its resilience, I get you point on a occasional spills - But do you think there is any other reason why I should look at Laminate as well?
A high quality laminate will generally be more scratch resistant than most LVP products and they tend to look more more like wood, less of a plastic looking finish. Both categories have high and low end products so it is important to buy a quality product whichever route you go!
Excellent and informative video. I had to subscribe. Pls tell me how thick should a laminate floor be for longevity?
The thickness of the overall board doesn't solely dictate the longevity, as the wear layer is important. 8mm thick products can perform well but with most of the manufacturers offering 12mm thick floors I would say you are most likely to find one in that thickness. I would suggest sticking with an American made product.
@@RemodelWithRobert thank you
Great, very informative videos. What is your opinion on Mannington Adura Max Parisian Oak?
We carry Mannington Adura Max and it has been a great product for our clients!
Is there a difference in Costco's line of Mohawk laminate?
Got it right 👍🏻
Good eye Julie!
Can you do a video on kitchen cabinets? MDF vs real wood comparison. Plus any other material options for cabinets. Thanks
Sure thing! Maybe I'll work on that video next. Anything else you are interested to know about cabinets?
Can you talk about cabinet pulls? Is there a big quality difference between IKEA / Amazon / Big Box / Custom order?
I guessed wrong. I'm truly impressed with the Revwood
I will be uploading another video on some new Revwood soon
Do you know if it's the Costco version of Mohawk?
@@RemodelWithRobert Costco has a Mohawk Home line by Mohawk Industries and it's waterproof... What do you think about it.
I was wondering if you could compare the Mohawk Revwood Plus to something like the Pergo Outlast+? If you had to choose between the two, which would you go with? Why?
Same. Im looking at Pergo and LL Flooring products.
Robert - happy to have found you! Appreciate your sharing your knowledge base here. Question for you - absolutely love the sand dune color but that’s Revwood Select. Have you had experience seeing where the Revwood Select holds water without damaging for a day or two? Also the Revwood Plus technology more advanced does not carry the gorgeous Sandune. Any suggestions on a substitute in the Plus line. Don’t want gray and according to picture Terrace oak is blonde and gray. Any light warm colors you’d recommend in Plus?
I have a Mohawk laminate that predates the RevWood technology and it has been excellent against topical spills including a refrigerator line leaking over night. I have had great experiences with all the revwood products in this regard, select included!
@@RemodelWithRobert Great to hear Robert- this is helpful! Thank you so much.
Jennifer did you select a flooring? I'm also highly considering the sand dune. But would love the new revwood premier line but the closest color is lighthouse oak and it's darker. I wish they had offered sand dune in the newest premier like or even just revwood plus. I'm so torn.
@@primef.a.s.tbazile9697 hi - agree the Sandune is a near perfect color yet Mohawk has a new, higher quality product available, aargh
Did you see Mohawk’s cypresta pumice oak? Or the next color darker in Cypresta line? If I was to go with Revwood, would probably do that next color up (yet Sand dune better color). Impression from Robert is that the Sandune does come from an excellent quality line.
Decided to switch gears and go with an LVP “Bailey’s Beach” from HD’s exclusive LifeProof. Contractor likes the modern long plank look, easier product to work w/and potentially less transitions needed over laminate. That is what one company mentioned anyway. Robert would probably have the skinny on the frequency of transitions of laminate compared to LVP. Hoping tgat I will be happy w/decision. Do believe that mohawk, Revwood is a stronger product though. Best to you Brazile!
@@primef.a.s.tbazile9697 did you end up getting the sand dune? I’m waiting for samples right now. I’m having a hard time finding customer photos of it online!
what is the exact color of that first wood color in your video?
I just started watching your videos and would like your perspective. I'm preparing to replace 1000 sq ft of 1990s red oak flooring in a $500K midwest home - at first I am loathe to replace it with anything other than real wood again because of the type and class of the home. However in the time I have been shopping for flooring this past year, prices have gone up atleast 50%. I am wondering if I am remiss in not seriously considering LVT or laminate. A condo I lived in years ago had Pergo and I cannot see laminate as anything other than "cheap" and not an appropriate choice for this house. Am I missing out here? I need an objective professional opinion. Thanks
I've been researching flooring for months and up until last week would have recommended LVT. The market for LVT planks is young, so right now there are TONS of videos on installing it, but very few on how it holds up. Those few though are pretty damning. Summed up, unless your floor is absolutely flat and rigid, the locking slots well likely eventually break off. Even if the floor itself is rigid and flat, constantly flexing the material by stepping in the center of the plank (causing the sides to lift slightly) can also cause failure. I eventually gave up on LVT and am currently planning on wood-look porcelain. Yes it's colder, yes it's not real wood, but at least it won't self destruct, and can be cheaper if you install it yourself. For myself, I don't want to go with wood laminate for fear of water somehow getting into the end grain.
Is this sold in stores like Home Depot/Lowes/Lumber Liquidators? Or do you have to order it directly from their website?
Neither, you can't purchase these products directly from the manufacturer and you won't find them at your home stores or Lumber liquidator. You will need to find a flooring retailer in your area that carries the brand, which should be possible for most areas of the country!
Hello! Thank you so much for this video. Do you have pictures of the sand dune in a home? Thank you
The 3rd post on my instagram page shows my favorite project to feature the Sand Dune. Ran it through the entirety of a true mid century home designed by Al Beadle.
Thank you so much!
How would this hold up to appliances like refrigerator moved across the floor ?
With any floor, the less you drag heavy objects across it the better, however. I have laminate installed under my fridge and have never had any issues when removing the fridge to clean, etc. This floor is fine to have heavy objects on it and we install it in every room of the house for people all the time.
What is the difference between Revwood vs the other similar line quick step?
The difference is in the styles/colors they offer. Mohawk owns Quickstep and the technologies used are the same to the best of my knowledge.
What about clacking noise laminates are known for is this one better?
I came to ask the same thing! I have two large dogs and that will drive me nuts! I hate that sound!
what is the color and style name of the floor you are showing us? left Coastal couture, beachwood? right boardwalk collective color sand dune? Thank you
Nailed it!
They own pergo too
What is the difference on price. Like if I purchase something that is $1.50 to $2.50 sq ft compared to $3.00 to $4.50 sq foot what am I looking at? Is it a cheaper made or lesser grade product because I pay under $3.00 sq foot or is there other considerations like more popular colors, etc.?
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Can I use this in a unheated cabin? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere, so I would really appreciate your opinion.
The environmental requirements per the manufacturer are 60-85 degrees fahrenheit and 35%-65% relative humidity. High fluctuation in temperature or humidity can cause movement in the floor and potential failure. Most manufacturers will list above requirements in the installation and maintence instructions.
Love the Mohawk but want to know what color is that can’t read the plank?
The laminate is the boardwalk collective color sand dune
@@RemodelWithRobert Thanjs Rob & Happy New Year!🍸🎉
is the mohawk redwood resistant to hot splatted grease from cooking
Yes, that shouldn't be an issue for the floor. I have a laminate floor myself that predates revwood technology and has held up very well for 7 years.
How does this compare the Costco product, Mohawk Home?
There are some products that Costco buys exclusively from Mohawk that are RevWood, though Costco does not carry or have access to the entire line.
Is there a big difference between Revwood Select vs Revwood Plus? I know that Revwood Plus is more waterproof, but will I have a problem with water on the Revwood Select?
My favorite collection in the entire revwood line is a Revwood Select and Ive even used it through out the whole house in 2 different million dollar homes in the past year so I have no reservations with that line. Ive found all revwood products to be incredibly resilient against water and any of your normal day to day wear.
Also, I have a 7 year old Mohawk laminate that predates the revwood technology. O had a refrigerator water line go bad and leak put all night. I woke up to a puddle underneath the regierator but even on that older product I did not have water damage after 10 hours or so of water exposure on the floor. Hope that helps!
What is a fair price per sq ft. On Revwood? Under $4 a sq ft? I live in Arizona
@@josenegrete3694 We are in Arizona ourselves and I have Revwood products personally between $2.50-$4.00/sf which pretty much represents the full range of the line. There are still different collections within revwood that feature other characteristics driving the final price point.
@@RemodelWithRobert Awesome! I am in Gilbert Az.... what is the name of your store?
Could someone please tell me what color revwood this is? Is it sand dune? Thank you!
It is Sand Dune!
@@RemodelWithRobert thank you!
What colour is the revwood on the left ? 😍
Sand Dune from the Boardwalk Collective line
@@RemodelWithRobert what is a better product this revwood plus or the cortec lvp in calypso color?
I myself prefer revwood but coretec is a great option for an lvp
for a kitchen install, can you install appliances on top of the revwood plus? or does it need to expand so it's better to put the appliances on the subfloor?
Appliances go on top of the flooring, except for the dishwasher. It will not affect the ability for the product to expand and contract, just like for heavy furniture pieces. Hope that helps!
Too bad they don't have a Cherry wood floor. I found a natural light Cherry flooring that will work perfect for a particular room, but we have a dog that spends a lot of time, plus its an ingress/egress for the house, so the floor will get wet a lot, and this product appears to be the perfect solution, but I didn't see a color that will work.
Can you compare RevWood with Mohawk’s new UltraWood product?
I'll try to get a video out on that soon!
Thank you!!! There’s not many people talking about it so I think it will be a hit!!!!
What is the color of the laminate in your challenge?
Sand Dune from the Boardwalk Collective series
@@RemodelWithRobert have you seen the Bleached Linen installed? I’m between the 2 and hate the way they both look on Mohawk’s stock photos. But I like them on the samples 😩
I would always go by how they look in person. I have not used bleached linen on any projects myself though I have done some beautiful jobs with Sand Dune. Bleached Linen is a nice alternative if you are looking for something a little lighter.
@@RemodelWithRobert thank you! The Sand Dune sample looks a little dull and lifeless and the stock photos don’t seem reliable. I would love to see a photo of it installed if you have one ☺️
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RevWood, in person at-least, is a dead giveaway and looks like laminate. They always have the primary grain in the middle, or just slightly screwed. They don’t match the side and cut knots if real wood either. Nothing beats hardwood on looks, nothing.
Feels like a sponsor video. Never said what the AC4 rating. Buy buy buy
Oh man, definitely not a sponsored video. As much as I would love to get a nice big paycheck from one of the manufacturers, I am strictly sharing my opinions haha. Good call on the AC rating though. There is always so much I want to cover and I always miss something!
My biggest issue with laminates is that while they now are ever increasingly closer to a true wood in its mimicry, the images printed on the surface repeats itself far too often.
If I could buy 100 square meters of flooring with a guarantee of not having two planks that are identical... well, then I might never even consider a different material.
As it is today I have a hate for all things laminate as my eyes immediately catches the repetitive surface patterns and looking at it and knowing that it could so easily have been remedied by the manufacturers is driving completely nuts.
Yes, unfortunately if you want 100% natural variation you have to go with a natural product. With any of the man made products, tile/laminate/lvt, there are pattern repeats present.
I just read that AquaGuard Laminate has no repeats unless you go above 4,000 square feet. Don't know if it's true, but I read it.