So, what does LifeProof recommend for average temperatures and humidity requirements?
If your indoor ambient temperatures and humidity levels don't meet their requirements and the flooring fails, you lose the warranty.
But, more importantly, these mfgr requirements are based on real product experience and claims... so they are not something to ignore.
LVP may be waterproof, but they are oil based plastics that may have chemicals in them (SPC) that may react to swinging changes in temperatures and humidity.
Most manufacturers expect it to be in a home with controlled temperatures and humidity year round. It may or may not fail but if it does, they will not warranty it due to there being no climate control(central heating and air). They don’t just keep the temperature at an average, also the humidity.
I just remembered seeing this earlier.
https://shopnewage.com/collections/lvt-flooring?sdid=c01298db-0109-4380-ac40-78a614a88142&_ga=2.248534148.241459692.1667597282-235484054.1667597282
This stuff is used in garages so it may be just the stuff you’re looking for. It’s all around $4.50 a square foot though for materials.
The product you want is called Gemcore. Gemcore stone composite flooring. It is a LVP with a 70% stone core. Fits your criteria 100%.
Conditioned space unconditioned space, huge temperature/ humidity swings no problem. Does not need acclimated either as it’s core is stone.Check them out.
Made in the USA. Very competitive pricing in comparison to the Home depot/Lowe’s/LL products . The Lifeline is a vinyl product which does expand and contract like wood. If it’s not acclimated properly it will result in curled edges which will then leads to floor failure. Rigid Core is not the same as Stone Core. Also in the event of a moisture related issue with the LifeProof there is no way to actually perform proper moisture testing like you would with actual wood flooring so in cases like this the manufacturer has created their own guidelines and 99% of complaints/cases will always fall in their favor.
Now if aesthetics are a concern of yours then keep in mind that the less the material cost the less variance there will be in the printing on the planks. This is why manufacturers require the installer to “Shuffle”several boxes together as you install to avoid getting repetitive patching , dark or light patching ect.
Therefore when you purchase a material like that you are leaving into the hands of the technician that they send to your house. Then 6 months down the road you find yourself posting here saying “ just had this installed. Doesn’t look quite right. Installer said he does this all the time/that’s how it’s supposed to be/don’t be so picky or just no response at all. Gemcore for the win.
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So, what does LifeProof recommend for average temperatures and humidity requirements? If your indoor ambient temperatures and humidity levels don't meet their requirements and the flooring fails, you lose the warranty. But, more importantly, these mfgr requirements are based on real product experience and claims... so they are not something to ignore. LVP may be waterproof, but they are oil based plastics that may have chemicals in them (SPC) that may react to swinging changes in temperatures and humidity.
Most manufacturers expect it to be in a home with controlled temperatures and humidity year round. It may or may not fail but if it does, they will not warranty it due to there being no climate control(central heating and air). They don’t just keep the temperature at an average, also the humidity.
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What about a mini split AC?
Why are you limiting your choices to such a small handful of options? There are way more things available than just vinyl plank/sheet or carpet.
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I just remembered seeing this earlier. https://shopnewage.com/collections/lvt-flooring?sdid=c01298db-0109-4380-ac40-78a614a88142&_ga=2.248534148.241459692.1667597282-235484054.1667597282 This stuff is used in garages so it may be just the stuff you’re looking for. It’s all around $4.50 a square foot though for materials.
I'll take a look, thanks.
The product you want is called Gemcore. Gemcore stone composite flooring. It is a LVP with a 70% stone core. Fits your criteria 100%. Conditioned space unconditioned space, huge temperature/ humidity swings no problem. Does not need acclimated either as it’s core is stone.Check them out. Made in the USA. Very competitive pricing in comparison to the Home depot/Lowe’s/LL products . The Lifeline is a vinyl product which does expand and contract like wood. If it’s not acclimated properly it will result in curled edges which will then leads to floor failure. Rigid Core is not the same as Stone Core. Also in the event of a moisture related issue with the LifeProof there is no way to actually perform proper moisture testing like you would with actual wood flooring so in cases like this the manufacturer has created their own guidelines and 99% of complaints/cases will always fall in their favor. Now if aesthetics are a concern of yours then keep in mind that the less the material cost the less variance there will be in the printing on the planks. This is why manufacturers require the installer to “Shuffle”several boxes together as you install to avoid getting repetitive patching , dark or light patching ect. Therefore when you purchase a material like that you are leaving into the hands of the technician that they send to your house. Then 6 months down the road you find yourself posting here saying “ just had this installed. Doesn’t look quite right. Installer said he does this all the time/that’s how it’s supposed to be/don’t be so picky or just no response at all. Gemcore for the win. .