Casabella Novocore WPC Flooring

Casabella Novocore WPC flooring is the new generation of vinyl, waterproof flooring products which provides many benefits to consumers in residential or commercial installations.  Vinyl flooring has evolved significantly with major advancements in flooring manufacturing technology, revolutionizing how we think of vinyl flooring.  WPC is a type of luxury vinyl plank flooring which mimics real wood planks while providing several added benefits.

WPC stands for wood-plastic-composite, although some refer to it as water-proof-core, due to the most advantageous benefit of being 100% waterproof.  This makes Casabella WPC flooring an ideal choice for room where you desire a wood look, but real hardwood would not be a good choice.  Room such as laundry rooms or bathrooms which may be exposed to water make hardwood a poor choice due to the expense of product, installation and repairs when water damage occurs.

With Casabella WPC flooring, you have the freedom to install in just about any room you want a wood plank floor, without fear of water damage and for less expense than real hardwood.  Casabella’s Novocore and Novocore Premium WPC flooring deliver high performance and a beautiful appearance to go with it.  Benefits and key features of Novocore WPC flooring include:

●       Easy and quick installation

●       No messy adhesives required

●       Minimal floor preparation required

●       Immediately able to walk on after installation

●       Scratch and scuff resistant

●       Completely waterproof with stable material

●       Will not contract or expand

●       Cork underlayment dampens sound

●       Easy cleaning with low maintenance

●       Less expensive than real hardwood

Novocore WPC flooring is the solution for consumers who want a beautiful looking floor that is easy to clean, easy to install and offers waterproof protection for years of performance.  Great Western Flooring is pleased to offer this high quality product along with many other beautiful and durable flooring options.  We offer complimentary design consultations from experienced flooring, tile and design specialists.  

Great Western Flooring has more than 35 years of experience pleasing customers in and around Chicago with quality flooring and tile products combined with professional installation.  Stop by one of our conveniently located design centers in Naperville, Oswego or St. Charles for your free design consultation and to learn more about Casabella’s Novocore WPC flooring. 

This article was originally published at https://www.greatwesternflooring.com/flooring-blog/casabella-novocore-wpc-flooring/

People Always Ask, “Is WPC Waterproof”?

One of the most common questions that people ask about wood plastic composite flooring (wpc) is if WPC is waterproof.  WPC is becoming one of the most popular types of flooring products and for good reason.  WPC flooring offers many benefits to homeowners and commercial property owners alike, with most people wanting to know about the durability, long lasting beauty and water resistance characteristics. 

While WPC stands for wood-plastic-composite, there is not much actual wood in the material but rather a composite material which is more stable and rigid than wood.  This enhanced material provides many benefits over natural wood such as increased durability as it will not scratch or stain like real hardwood, it is more stable in that it will not contract and expand like hardwood and WPC flooring offers water resistance, and in some cases, waterproof flooring.

Some LVP and LVT Vinyl Flooring is WPC Water Resistant

WPC flooring is typically referred to as luxury vinyl plank (LVP), luxury vinyl tile (LVT) or waterproof vinyl flooring.  WPC offers some advantages over laminate flooring in that WPC is typically waterproof and is ideal in some installations where laminate should not be used.  WPC is a better choice in room that may be exposed to moisture such as bathrooms or basements.

WPC flooring also contains an added layer of cushion to provide a little more cushion over laminate which reduces noise for a quieter floor.  Not all LVT is WPC, with the water resistance characteristic being the biggest difference.   WPC can often be laid directly on top of most subfloors with little preparation as the rigid core of WPC flooring allows for wider and longer formatting options.  WPC can be simple to install with a little preparation and can be laid over divots or minor cracks in the subfloor.

Great Western Flooring Offers WPC Flooring and Installation

Great Western Flooring Company offers a wide selection of WPC flooring in waterproof styles and a wide range of textures and designs.  We have been pleasing customers in and around the Chicago area with quality flooring products from the best names in flooring manufacturers.  We offer professional installation from experienced flooring technicians.  Great Western Flooring assists customers in obtaining the floor of their dreams that will provide long lasting beauty and value.

Great Western Flooring offers FREE design consultations from any one of our three convenient locations in Naperville, Oswego or St. Charles.  We provide a wide selection of quality materials and professional installation.  Contact us to learn more about the many benefits of WPC flooring.

This article was originally published at https://www.greatwesternflooring.com/flooring-blog/people-always-ask-is-wpc-waterproof/

Find the Best Vinyl Tile that Looks like Wood

There are many options when choosing flooring products today, with a very popular choice being vinyl tile that looks like wood.  Vinyl flooring today is manufactured to look like a natural replica of real stone tiles or natural hardwood, in an endless array of colors, styles and texture.  Vinyl tile offers the beauty of natural wood with a softer underlayment, making it much more comfortable when standing for any period of time.  Vinyl provides comfort and warmth, making it desirable over stone in some environments where the floor is cold in cooler months.

With the many options of style, texture and color, vinyl tile that looks like wood is a great way to get the most bang for your buck with a spectacular looking floor at a great value.  Vinyl tile flooring provides many benefits with simple DIY installation making it easy to create your own unique design. 

Great Western Flooring Offers Vinyl Tile that Looks like Wood

Great Western Flooring Company offers one of the widest selections of flooring products from the best names among flooring manufacturers.  Not all vinyl tile products are manufactured the same and it is important to know the difference.  LVT is manufactured in varying thicknesses of the durable wear layer and with varying textures in the top layer, all contributing to a quality made final product that stands up to the test of time.  

Luxury vinyl tile and planks offers long lasting beauty and durability, with scratch and stain resistant products requiring very little maintenance. Great Western offers quality made LVT from manufacturers such as Shaw and Armstrong, providing high performance floors at an affordable price.  We provide complimentary design consultations from one of our conveniently located flooring design centers in Naperville, Oswego and St. Charles.

Great Western Flooring has over 35 years of experience pleasing customers in and around the Chicago area with quality made flooring products and professional installation from experienced flooring technicians.  Contact us today or stop by a design center for a complimentary consultation and to see our wide selection of LVT and LVP including vinyl tile that looks like wood.

How is WPC Different from LVT?

WPC, or wood plastic composite, is a form of luxury vinyl tile, LVT, but not all LVT is WPC. Lots of acronyms to say that WPC is a specialty product type of luxury vinyl tile, offering additional benefits such as water-resistant material. Luxury vinyl tile typically includes multiple layers consisting of a thick durable underlayment, a tough wear layer, image layer displaying realistic looks of wood or stone and a textured surface.  Not all LVT is manufactured the same, however, and there is quite a difference between quality made LVT or LVP (luxury vinyl planks) and poorly made material.

WPC is often times referred to as waterproof core, which is one of the main benefits of WPC flooring.  This quality makes WPC quite desirable for homeowners looking to install a new floor in rooms which may be exposed to moisture such as kitchens, bathrooms, mud rooms and basements.  It’s the waterproof core that makes WPC flooring such a stable product, which means it will not contract or expand when exposed to climate or humidity changes.

WPC is a popular choice for any room in the house and also in commercial properties.  When comparing WPC vs LVT, consider the temperature and climate of the room in question, and also the wear and tear it will take.  Both WPC and LVT are quite durable in either residential or commercial applications, offering much bang for your buck with long lasting, resilient flooring that keeps on performing year after year.  

Both WPC and LVT offer a durable floor requiring low maintenance.  With the modern technology used by floor manufacturers today, it is difficult to tell the difference between natural hardwood and luxury vinyl tile.  LVT and WPC flooring will not succumb to scratches and stains like hardwood, and is much easier to maintain.  

Great Western Flooring Offers Wide Selections of WPC and LVT

Great Western Flooring is a leading flooring and tile company offering a wide selection of WPC and LVT flooring from the best names in the business.  We have over 35 years of experience in pleasing customers with quality products and professional installation.  Stop by one of our conveniently located design centers in Naperville, Oswego or St. Charles to speak with a flooring specialist for a complimentary design consultation.

Great Western Flooring offers complimentary design consultations from experienced flooring specialists. We offer quality products from trusted names in flooring manufacturers with professional installation.  Contact us today to learn more about our wide selection of flooring products and for answers to all your questions on how WPC is different from LVT.

Where to Find the Best Premium Luxury Vinyl Tile

While some vinyl flooring products may look the same, the difference between poor flooring products and premium luxury vinyl tile become evident upon close examination and especially after installation.  A premium vinyl tile product will have a high quality look up close and the durability and thickness of the wear layer is evident upon standing on the floor.  Don’t leave your new floor installation to chance, be sure to find the best premium luxury vinyl tile available to extend the value of your home improvement.

If wondering where to find the best luxury vinyl tile products and which manufacturers offer the style and features you’re looking for, read on to learn more about the many options from the best names in flooring manufacturers.

Shaw

Shaw is known for excellence in flooring products and their line of luxury vinyl tile does not disappoint.  With several choices including Premio, Easy Street, Classico, Navigator and Aviator, Shaw offers 7 different lines of vinyl plank with 13 species and color variations.  Shaw’s line of premium luxury vinyl tile encompasses the whole gamut of luxury vinyl plank, (LVP), from thick, thicker and premium selections at 6.5 mm for exceptional durability.  With the quality we have come to expect from Shaw, even the middle of the road products offer an excellent flooring choice.

Armstrong

Armstrong offers an LVP line called Luxe Plank in variations of favorited wood species replicas such as Oak, Walnut and Maple.  The top of the line  LVP Luxe Plank line from Armstrong offers thickness at 4 mm which is a nice durable, middle of the road choice suitable in many applications. 

Mannington

Mannington offers including entry-level Adura and the premium line, Distinctive Plank. The Adura line is cost effective at 4mm thickness and comes in the basic wood species such as Maple and Oak.  The Distinctive line offers additional color options in soothing, darker tones with a more complex and realistic embossing, although comes in the same 4mm thickness as the Adura.

Karndean

Karndean is name well known in the UK for quality flooring products and offers a line of premium luxury vinyl tile with realistic wood looks and easy installation.  Karndean includes the Art Select brand of LVP, which provides a natural wood-parquet look in various hews and classic looks.  The Art Select brand comes in 4.5mm thickness with 20 mils of wear layer.

Great Western Flooring Offers Premium Luxury Vinyl Tile

Great Western Flooring Company is a leading flooring and tile company with more than 35 years of experience in pleasing customers in and around the Chicago area.  We offer the premium luxury vinyl tile from the most well known brands in the industry ensuring quality product at a the best available cost.  Stop by one of our conveniently located design centers in Naperville, Oswego or St. Charles for a complimentary design consultation from an experienced flooring specialist.

Great Western Flooring is a leading floor and tile company offering quality flooring products from experienced flooring specialists.  We offer complimentary design consultations and professional installation.  Contact us to learn more about our full line of flooring products including a wide selection of premium luxury vinyl tile.