Rigid-core LVP (SPC and most WPC products) is genuinely waterproof at the plank level — standing water won't damage the plank material itself. Water can still find its way underneath at seams or edges if it sits long enough, though, so it's not a substitute for fixing an active leak.

For an active household, 20-22 mil is worth the upcharge over the 12 mil standard baseline — it's considered the practical high-traffic threshold for residential use and holds up noticeably better against scratching from claws and dropped toys.

SPC (stone-plastic composite) is denser, thinner, and more dimensionally stable — a strong choice where rigidity matters. WPC (wood-plastic composite) is thicker and softer underfoot, more comfortable to walk on, at a slight tradeoff in overall rigidity. Neither is universally "better" — it depends on the room and subfloor.

Many South Florida condo and high-rise associations do — a minimum impact insulation class (IIC) rating is a common HOA requirement to limit noise transfer to the unit below, which usually means an acoustic underlayment layer and association sign-off before installation. We check your building's flooring policy before finalizing the plan.

Click-lock floating LVP needs the subfloor flat within a fairly tight manufacturer tolerance, or the seams will move and eventually fail. Glue-down LVP is more forgiving of minor irregularity. If your slab is out of tolerance, we level it first rather than installing over it and hoping.

It can, particularly under concentrated point loads like furniture legs without protective pads — LVP is softer than tile or hardwood by design, which is part of what makes it comfortable underfoot. Furniture pads and avoiding dragging heavy items across it go a long way toward preventing dents.

Both methods exist. Click-lock floating installation snaps planks together without adhesive and installs faster; full-spread glue-down bonds every plank to the subfloor and is more permanent and stable, especially for larger rooms or commercial-adjacent spaces. We recommend based on subfloor condition and room size.

LVP is well-regarded by buyers for its practicality and wood-look appeal, but it generally doesn't carry the same resale prestige as genuine hardwood or porcelain tile in South Florida's market. It's an excellent performance-to-cost choice, but if resale value is the primary driver, that's worth discussing room by room.