LVP Flooring Vs EVP Flooring
Dec 09,20221
Unlike vinyl sheet flooring, LVP flooring is made of a plank-like material. It is a flexible material that has the aesthetic appeal of hardwood floors but costs less to install. It is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of high traffic areas.
A LVP floor has a waterproof backing layer, and it can be installed over an existing subfloor. It also comes in a variety of colors and patterns. However, it is not as durable as a similar product known as EVP.
EVP offers a more durable and waterproof core layer than LVP, as well as a wear-resistant plastic coating. In fact, some brands have UV-resistant protective layers. Unlike LVP, the top coatings of LVT flooring do not offer UV protection.
While the LVP flooring is not as durable as EVP, it does the trick for homeowners looking for an alternative to hardwood. Its waterproof backing layer makes it easy to clean. LVP also has the distinction of being the most inexpensive and easy to install flooring on the market.
The EVP flooring also has a waterproof backing layer, but it comes with a more stylish and durable core layer. Unlike LVP, the wear-resistant coating on EVP is also a patented material. The LVP core layer is made of polyvinyl chloride, while the EVP core layer is made of WPC, a heavier material that provides a greater level of stability.
Compared to LVP, the EVP core layer is also sound-proof, which makes it ideal for basements. EVP also provides the most accurate replica of the wood look of a real hardwood floor.
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