The Benefit Of Using Water Resistant Flooring In Your Home

Have a hot tub or pool outside? How many times have you run back inside soaking wet in search of something you forgot to bring with you? 

Have an outdoor kitchen? How many platters of food have crossed the back door threshold as you entertain family and friends? The Benefit Of Using Water Resistant Flooring In Your Home

Or maybe your family is active in the Colorado sports scene. Skiing, sledding, biking, hiking, soccer, baseball – yep, you do it all. And sometimes you drag plenty of the field back inside with you. 

How does all of that activity impact your flooring? 

As you know, it’s not just the entry points of your home that can take a beating. It’s easy to track water, dirt, even mud throughout your home if you aren’t careful. And if you have pets, you know it happens even more than you think. 

That’s why water resistant flooring is the best choice for you. Water resistant flooring works in today’s active households because:

It’s easy to clean. Nothing can be more frustrating than getting new flooring and having it ruined within the first few weeks after installation. If you select water resistant flooring, spills will be easy to wipe away as soon as they are left behind. 

It’s durable. Any type of flooring that requires regular maintenance is going to be costly to upkeep throughout the years. Water resistant flooring won’t need to be replaced after a few years like carpeting, and isn’t prone to warping like hardwood. 

It’s mold and mildew resistant. Soft flooring has the potential to harbor mold and mildew if moisture is allowed to settle in for long periods of time. And because it often forms in places you can’t see – corners and cracks, or underneath the flooring in the padding or subfloor – it can impact your health long before you notice it’s there. 

It’s safe. If you have pets and kids, having a water resistant flooring means less worry from the daily activities you and your family live for every day. Spills won’t matter as much. Messy activities won’t fill you with worry. You’ll simply have fun and wipe the mess away. 

Of course, you’ll also find water resistant flooring to be some of the most stylish and eye-catching flooring on the marketplace today. You’ll be surprised at the looks you can create using tile, vinyl, natural stone, or laminate. 

Are you ready for a change in your home’s flooring? Why not give water resistant flooring a try. 

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Waterproof vs Water Resistant Flooring: What’s The Difference?

In some areas of your home, moisture can be a problem. Which is why it’s important that you install the right flooring for the conditions of your room.

Manufacturers often state their products are “waterproof” or “water resistant”, but what is the difference?

Waterproof Flooring

Waterproof flooring will not degrade when it is submerged in water for extended periods of time. When we think of waterproof flooring, luxury vinyl is the first flooring to come to mind. If it sits in water, the color of the print film will not fade. It also means the wear layer will not curl up at the edges of the planks. Furthermore, the vinyl will not break down as it continues to sit in water.Waterproof vs Water Resistant Flooring: What’s The Difference?

Waterproof flooring can be installed in every room in your home. But many prefer it in places where moisture may be a problem: the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or the basement. Every once in awhile we are asked about installing it on patios, in rooms used as inside/outside entertaining areas. While the flooring may be waterproof, it isn’t warrantied for outdoor elements. That means cold, sun damage and other elements can impact it quickly. There are other options much more fitting these outdoor rooms.

Water Resistant Flooring

Water Resistant flooring will not be impacted by water in the short term, providing the water or other spilled liquid is mopped up in a reasonable amount of time. Water will not begin to penetrate the material from the moment it is spilled, like hardwood often does.

If a flooring is marked water resistant, it means issues can develop if water pools for extended periods of time. On vinyl planks, for instance, you may see discoloring or curling at the edges.

If you are installing a glue down water resistant flooring, we also recommend taking extra precautions and applying a moisture barrier to the subfloor. This barrier controls the moisture vapor emission rate from concrete slabs. It protects your floor coverings from moisture vapor and will ensure the integrity of the adhesive. For a floating system, an underlayment with attached moisture barrier is recommended.

Which is right for your situation: waterproof or water resistant? We have a wide array of options available whatever your needs.

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