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What is waterproof flooring? Aside from the obvious waterproof characteristics, this hot new category is a great alternative to traditional wood flooring!

A broad category, our waterproof selection includes several different types of waterproof core luxury vinyl tile, also known as WPC, LVT, waterproof LVT, or simply waterproof vinyl. Trade Direct is your one-stop source for waterproof flooring in the Minneapolis – St. Paul area.

We partner with the industry’s top manufacturers of waterproof flooring, including Armstrong, Mannington, Mohawk, Quickstep, Shaw and COREtec. These partnerships and our many other resources enable us to provide

  • An elaborate selection of waterproof options
  • Cost-effective solutions to fit your budget
  • Free design assistance
  • Next-day availability on many in-stock products

Waterproof LVT Basics

Looking for a practical, cost-effective way to bring the look of real wood flooring into your home? Look no further than waterproof vinyl. With a running list of benefits for pet-owners, young families, and those with active, busy lifestyles. While waterproof flooring continues to make strides in beautiful design and innovative features, competition in the market continues to drive down prices.

Waterproof LVT typically consists of 4 layers :

  1. Backing layer on the bottom
  2. Layer of waterproof core (WPC) that won’t warp or swell
  3. Layer of printed vinyl indistinguishable from real wood or stone
  4. Wear layer to protect from dents, scuffs, stains, scratches, etc.

Waterproof LVT Benefits

  • Hyper-realistic wood & stone tile visuals
  • Ultra-durable & scratch-resistant
  • 100% waterproof
  • Hides subfloor imperfections
  • More resilient & comfortable than traditional tile
  • Low-maintenance & easy to clean

Best For anywhere in the home

  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchens
  • Laundry rooms
  • Basements
  • Living rooms
  • Playrooms

Waterproof LVT Care

Once you’ve installed your vinyl floor, basic care is simple & easy –
but still very important to keep up with regularly! Keep these tips in mind :

  • As often as you like, but at least weekly, sweep, vacuum
    with a soft-bristle attachment or use a dust mop to sweep
    up any loose dirt, dust and debris
  • Attach felt pads to the feet of all furniture to avoid
    scratching, and place all large appliances on protective
    pads to avoid long-term wear
  • Place floor mats by all entryways to prevent family
    & guests from tracking in dirt
  • When damp-mopping, use clean, warm water
    and a dilute floor cleaning solution
  • Never use harsh cleaners or chemicals, abrasive
    scrubbing pads, or any other solution or device
    not recommended by your manufacturer.

Keep in mind that although these floors are waterproof, leaving standing water on them for
extended periods of time is still not recommended. As with any floor, clean spills in a timely
manner, and take care to keep them clean.