Friday, March 13, 2026 / by Lauren Kerschen
The LVP Revolution: Is Luxury Vinyl Plank Still the King of Flooring?
Let's talk about LVP. Luxury vinyl plank is everywhere. And I mean everywhere. It has become the default choice for homeowners and flippers alike. I even have it in my own house.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With LVP
It is practical. It is waterproof. You can put it in every single room, including bathrooms and kitchens, without spending a second worrying about water damage.
My mother in law has those high end hand scraped wood floors. She literally follows us around with a towel if we drip a single drop of water. My floors? I do not care. Spill away. The peace of mind is worth the investment alone.
Built for the Chaos of Real Life
If you have kids or pets, you already know that traditional wood floors get destroyed. Scratches. Dings. Water stains. Even engineered wood cannot handle the daily chaos of a busy household.
I actually got a quote once to sand and restain our old wood floors. The price was $4 a square foot. When you realize that is basically the same cost as installing b ...
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With LVP
It is practical. It is waterproof. You can put it in every single room, including bathrooms and kitchens, without spending a second worrying about water damage.
My mother in law has those high end hand scraped wood floors. She literally follows us around with a towel if we drip a single drop of water. My floors? I do not care. Spill away. The peace of mind is worth the investment alone.
Built for the Chaos of Real Life
If you have kids or pets, you already know that traditional wood floors get destroyed. Scratches. Dings. Water stains. Even engineered wood cannot handle the daily chaos of a busy household.
I actually got a quote once to sand and restain our old wood floors. The price was $4 a square foot. When you realize that is basically the same cost as installing b ...

