Top 4 Reasons to Choose Waterproof Flooring for Your Home
Certain rooms in a home—laundry areas, mudrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and even lower level basements—see tremendous amounts of moisture and dampness. These extreme humidity levels can trigger all sorts of issues such as warping and even allergic reactions. However, by properly installing waterproof flooring in your home, you can eliminate these potential problems!
We love waterproof floors at Twenty & Oak because they have so many wonderful benefits!
1. Waterproof Flooring That Repels Moisture in Busy Households
One significant benefit of installing waterproof flooring is that it’s relatively effortless to maintain, meaning homeowners can worry less about how long their pet’s accidents have been by the back door.
In fact, waterproof flooring is a breeze to keep clean. Unlike more porous woodgrains and materials, they repel stains and resist moisture from routine activities. Any wet footprints trailing from the bath or spills from toppled drinks can be wiped clean with a non-abrasive, damp cloth.
Because waterproof flooring repels liquids and stains so well, the maintenance only requires a gentle scrub to remove dirty, grime-encrusted areas. Yearly cleanings and maintenance are not necessary for waterproof flooring, unlike other materials such as carpet, grouted tile and hardwood flooring.
2. Easy-to-Clean Floors for Pet- and Kid-Friendly Homes
Forget scrubbing grout lines or treating hardwood like a museum piece. Waterproof floors feature easy maintenance, durability, and are long-lasting for many years. In fact, many waterproof floors are rated for use in commercial spaces, which see plenty of foot traffic. Unlike some flooring materials, such as carpet, waterproof flooring can last for many years without needing to be replaced.
3. Stylish Designs That Look Just Like Hardwood or Stone
Waterproof floors no longer mean bland utility. Today’s waterproof flooring products come in high-definition wood and stone visuals that look remarkably real. With modern embossing technologies, these floors mimic every detail—from wood grain texture to the subtle veining in stone. You can select finishes in blonde, gray, honey, or deep espresso tones, depending on your personal style. From wide planks to traditional widths, there are endless aesthetic choices available.
Whether you're drawn to a rustic farmhouse look or a more contemporary Scandinavian vibe, waterproof flooring lets you achieve your dream aesthetic without worrying about spills, scratches, or seasonal humidity. This makes it a favorite among interior designers and DIY homeowners alike.
4. Best Waterproof Flooring Options for Every Room
From bedrooms to entryways, waterproof LVP is versatile enough to meet the demands of every space in your home. Thanks to its layered construction and waterproof core, this flooring performs just as well in high-traffic living rooms as it does in basements prone to humidity or bathrooms exposed to daily splashes. It's also ideal for kitchens, laundry rooms, hallways, and mudrooms—essentially anywhere that sees a lot of foot traffic or moisture.
With waterproof vinyl flooring available in both glue-down and floating click-lock formats, homeowners have flexibility in terms of installation. It can be installed quickly and cleanly over most subfloors, including concrete or plywood. Plus, its durability and visual continuity allow you to create a seamless, stylish look across the entire house without compromising on performance.
Some Waterproof Flooring Options
Now that you understand the many benefits of installing waterproof flooring in your home, you may be wondering what looks and styles are available. This is why Twenty & Oak put together this breakdown to help you discover some excellent waterproof flooring options for your home.
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring offers a rigid waterproof core made of WPC (wood plastic composite) or SPC (stone plastic composite). Luxury vinyl flooring, such as LVT (luxury vinyl tile) and LVP (luxury vinyl planks), could be the best waterproof flooring for familiees. These types of vinyl flooring products are quite resilient and exceptionally affordable for homeowners on a budget. In addition, LVT and LVP lend a striking resemblance to hardwoods and stone.
Palmetto Road’s waterproof flooring options offer a variety of styles that mimic the natural beauty of hardwood floors. Plus, Palmetto Road’s rigid core is the perfect waterproof floors for high-traffic areas. Also, take a look at Metroflor’s luxury vinyl for a quiet flooring option.
Grand Isle from Palmetto Road features the beauty of hardwood in an on-trend range of colors in an affordable 100-percent waterproof solution.
