20 Best Waterproof Flooring For Kitchen (2023 Updated)

Vinyl planks were easy to trim and install. Looked very nice after I finished. I had taken a lot of time preparing my floors, making sure they were clean and ready for planks, however, after just a few months, most are peeling up.

It started with just a few less than a month after install, thought it was maybe just a couple bad pieces. But most of the floor looks so junky now since they are coming back up. When you walk across the floor, socks like to catch on the corners now making them pull up and bend even more.

Emailed the Achim company for help, still have not heard back a month later. I would not recommend, I will now end up paying double on my floors to replace, as well as double the hard work and hours it took to install.

DO NOT BUY!! (See pics for corners peeling up).

I read the reviews about issues sticking so I laid mine and used Liquid Nails to help adhere. It was easy to lay and cut. It looked great at the beginning. I have only had it down less than 3 months and the color is peeling at the edges.

Now it looks horrible. I have only used Swifter and Rejuvenate spray to clean these. The durability is definitely not there.

I’d pick 5 stars and say the color was what I expected on all of the samples. We really like the samples. It helps a lot to have larger pieces to consider structure and color – we looked at 5 colors and both sizes – I’ll address all of them.

The structure is more substantial than many we’ve looked at. The embossing matching the grain is very well done and looks realistic from many angles and in various lighting. We originally thought we might prefer Arbor but we’ve lightened up this house after moving in about 2 years ago.

My husband liked the color of Arbor but really didn’t like the high contrast of the darker floor. We also had a sample of Madiera which looks nice but was even darker. He doesn’t often have strong opinions on such things so when he does it carries some weight.

After looking at pictures of other installations and moving the samples all over our house to check with lighting, existing fixed decor and specific furniture pieces we settled on Sutton. We were both surprised how much we liked the two gray tones (Ashford and Arlo) and how good they looked in our house.

In the end, I preferred the warmer tones of Sutton and how well it worked with some of the other materials I like. We’ve enjoyed both light and dark floors in the past so it was a toss up going in. We are still working on plans for finishing our basement.

We may choose Arbor down there since the current plan is to have that part of the house use darker colors and be more of a man cave. We got samples in Arbor of both the signature and base sizes. We’re considering using the larger planks on our fairly open main floor and the base planks upstairs where there are bedrooms and more distinct spaces.

I was originally thinking of it more so that the scale worked better upstairs and reduced overall cost a bit. We found the difference in thickness could really work to our advantage. On the main floor we have heavier trimwork and more of a variety of flooring to remove so trim adjustments, leveling subfloor etc are expected and thicker planks help.

Upstairs we have a catwalk that is open on both sides. That one area makes any flooring that needs expansion a bit tricky (its carpet right now). The slightly thinner base planks will fit in the existing gap so that the floor level trim that connects to moldings on the outsides won’t have to be adjusted.

Not sure if that makes sense but it solved a weird issue we had run into. Still unsure which size might suit our eventual basement layout. Our reasons for considering LVP: We have big dogs, cats and kids.

Our existing hardwood gets a workout and the color isn’t really a favorite. We initially considered wood-look tile and hardwood (reg and engineered) but both have drawbacks. We didn’t want site-finishing – we moved out to do that before and it was a real pain.

It would be more difficult now. We also wanted to be able to work area by area so we could relocate furniture as we go. Since we’re planning to do the whole house, even closets, that’s an issue, it won’t all fit in the garage at one time to have a crew come in and just having people in these days is tricky.

We had various samples of prefinished wood floors and my husband absentmindedly used one as a coaster. After 1/2 hour the finish was ruined. So we checked a bunch of others. Even some really pricey floors didn’t perform well or they scratched really easily.

The ones that passed the coaster test weren’t really our favorites because their finish left them looking sort of fake. That led us to start over and consider more options. I didn’t want to transition to tile in the kitchen because of where the transition would be.

He wanted something more durable in the kitchen. We were at a bit of a stalemate. We had never liked laminate but we had put in a fairly inexpensive wood look vinyl plank in a windowless basement about 7 years back.

It was a good choice for the space, looked really good, performed pretty well and was surprisingly warmer underfoot than the carpet that had been there before. With all the advances in the past few years we though the newer LVP might be an option for the main living spaces.

That may be more than you requested as far as a review of color and features but those concerns are some of the factors that even led us to consider LVP. The base plank is a good size with really good features compared to others and was the initial size we were looking at overall in most types of flooring.

The larger plank sizes and thicker wear layer are compelling features for the signature planks. Having the option of the matching larger plank in the more open, heavier traffic, presents a really good option to fit the various spaces we have and still have it all work together nicely.

Ordered 2 samples each of Craftsman Nakan and Soho. I was able to see how great a product it is and which one would be better in our home. We love the narrow planks as they fit in better with our other original flooring.

They have a different sheen than the wood floors but they’re separated visually by a kitchen and dining area so we feel it will be a great choice. Loved the “try this flooring in your own room” online feature as that helped us confirm which one would look best.

You can tell how high quality the flooring is by the sample. Sample size is very big compared to other companies. I do recommend ordering several samples so you can click them together to see how it will look (especially for floors that have more contrast in color between planks).

The soho sample was a little lighter than expected, but is still our favorite color.

This is okay for the price. It is a little rough on the feet and the seams are not really tight but it looks okay. I use it in an area of a garage converted to a pantry and it works fine there. It makes a lot of mess when cut.

I would suggest it for a utilitarian space you want to spruce up a bit but not a high quality redo.

Love this flooring. I got a number of samples in and went with this one. It was a great choice especially for the price. It was easy to install, and is really soft to walk on (especially in comparison to the concrete that is underneath).

Gorgeous LVP. Have it in my laundry area and looks so natural and great. Only issue is one box came damaged, but overall, love this product so much. I have slate in other parts of house and this looks the same.

I received this product along with the purchase of some garage cabinets. I was impressed with the construction. Putting it together was easy but didn’t care for the metal edging. I put a riding bike u serenata and it held up well thanks to the conduction of underneath.

Floor needs to be level or you risk breaking the tile and the outer lip can be a little fragile. Overall a good product for a weight room/basement. Not sure I would use it in an all weather garage.

Pleasantly surprised. Liked the look on the computer screen, not knowing much more than it is a vinyl tile glue-down product. Looks like a cross between dark cement and slate in person. Appears that it will cut easily without special tools.

Tried my dog on a few before installation and did seem to slide on them as much as a traditional vinyl tile. Tile is also formaldehyde and phthalate free, which is a huge bonus! Think I am really going to enjoy this floor once installed.

Great quality tiles that were easy to install and cut. Knocked off one star since the silkstone tiles have a recurring print that looks like a shoe print.

I love how it looks, will be using it as a feature wall in the primary bathroom. Won’t be installed till spring though. cheers

wrote. We just installed this floor throughout our entire house. We loved the color and the fact that it claimed to be waterproof and scratch resistant. However, this is the least scratch resistant flooring I have ever encountered!!! We followed all the recommendations on using heavy duty furniture pads, but we have only been living in the house for a couple of months and there are scratches everywhere! And not just little, unnoticeable scratches, but deep gouges.

All of this from just normal life. We have two small children (part of the reason we wanted scratch resistant floors) and they pushed a chair a couple of feet and it left a huge scratch! This is not ok! Do not buy this floor if you plan to live on it! The only advice I was given when I contacted Shaw about the scratches is to buy a very expensive scratch repair kit from a different company, and the reviews for the kit are not promising.

I’m so extremely disappointed. I wish we had just kept out 20 year old laminate flooring we had before. It had fewer scratches than our new floor does. I’m already thinking about how we are going to have to replace this floor in the next few years and how much work that is and how hard it is on our family to be out of the house to do it.

I’m not one to leave bad reviews, but I am so distraught by this flooring and I don’t want anyone else to have to deal with the sickening feeling I get every time I find a new scratch on our brand new floors.

These floor tiles are poor quality. The glue on them does not adhere well to the surface you are placing them on. I also scanned the barcode on the tiles I had to get 2 more to finish my room, and they were 4 shades darker than the other ones.

I was able to use them, just placed in an inconspicuous place. Also, covering with a scatter rug. Not satisfied with this product at all.

I use these to cover worn furniture. the tops of my dressers get worn and scratched, so I put the vinyl flooring on the tops of my furniture and it looks great!! I can keep my furniture a few more years without feeling like I have to replace.

coffee tables and end tables look great with the vinyl flooring on them. Try it!! you will see.

I WAS SENT THE WRONG COLOR AND WAS INSTALLED BEFORE I SAW IT. IT IS NOT IT’S AN UGLY GRAY. I WILL NEED TO TEAR WHAT IS DONE OUT. LPNG TIME SHOPPER NOT HAPPY. NOT EVEN THE RIGJHT COMPANY.

We are happy Linda at your company. She has helped us through some issues with Shaw and getting the products when we were supposed to. She was great. The flooring just recently got installed and it looks great.

From what I’ve seen so far it is good quality. Pros: great customer serviceCons: problems with Shaw, but not your company.

We love these floors! Easy to install, look rich and feel good on the feet! Wayfair delivered right on time and delivery team was very professional and great communication. Definitely recommend!!!

These floors are great for the price I paid. It makes my house seem so much larger!

I stuck these over my old bathroom vinyl tiles and they went down really well. I could cut them with large scissors so it was easy to fit around pipes and the toilet. There are four different designs of planks, so if you do half the other way round, then you have eight different wood patterns.

This helps it look more like a real wood floor. Obviously it doesnt feel like real wood as its completely smooth.

I love this flooring. I originally bought this to makeover a floor in the spare bedroom after my cat had ripped the carpet to shreds. It was so easy to lay and can even be cut with a scissors. After laying it in bedroom I decided to lay the spare in my porch and hallway and then went into the kitchen.

My friends who have seen this have also bought some for their homes. Price is very reasonable and quality is excellent.

This luxury vinyl plank wood flooring is a wonderful addition to any room. It comes with the acoustical pad attached so need for buying any other underlayment. It is waterproof and can also be laid on top of most existing flooring.

It’s easy to install and you can sweep, mop and vacuum this flooring. It has the look and feel of natural hardwood. It is a DIY job because it’s as easy as clicking it in place. There’s no need to prep your existing floor and it requires no adhesives.

It really compliments my room. My existing floor had water damage and needed to be replaced in some areas. So, I decided on replacing the whole floor with this. This is waterproof so I don’t have to worry about my little ones wasting something and the floor swelling up.

As far as durability, only time will tell. but as of now, I most definitely recommend you give this a try.

I purchased the forbo marmoleum click-lock because I wanted to do something nice for the planet, and I liked the look of it. It was easy to install, and looked really great. However, within two months, there were scratches from chairs moving across the floor and pets walking.

There was also some discoloration. When I contacted the company, they said I should put something on the bottom of my furniture so as not to get scratches and that the discoloration is natural. But I don’t think I did anything out of the ordinary to cause the scratches, and I don’t have the time to patrol my every move and my pets every move to prevent further scratching.

I had purchased some extra for a bathroom, but I don’t plan to use that given how easily it scratches and discolors. I asked the company if they would take back my unused and unopened boxes and they said no (been longer than 30 days) and that I should sell it on craigslist.

Given my displeasure with the product, I think they should at least let me return the unused boxes, as I could have recouped some of this money. I do not feel comfortable selling this product to anyone.

I do not recommend this product, particularly a high-traffic area such as a kitchen. This is too much to pay for a product that only will probably last a few years. I do not make a lot of money, and plan to start saving now to replace this.

I do not recommend this product, and am not entirely happy with the company’s response. My friend has the non-click lock version and it seems to be more durable and less-scratch prone.

This flooring is beautiful. It has a variety of rich browns with some very dark grays. It also has some subtle rustic texture. It is upscale and hip at the same time. We bought a new home that we were unable to makes changes to before closing.

So we moved in and removed all of the carpet from the second floor and installed this. So happy we did. It’s gorgeous and better quality than the laminate that the builder installed on the first floor.

We also installed on the stairs oak treads and an oak landing stained to match this laminate. We love this flooring so much, we are going to take up the builder laminate on the first floor and install this laminate.

I had this installed after installing Pergo in another room and was very happy with the first result. Didn’t realize until too late that the vertical seam lines on this particular piece are very apparent.

In fact there appears to be a black line at each seam. Oh well, it is in now and not much I can do about it. I will be much more careful if I choose Pergo again. Would advise purchasing at least two pieces to get and idea of how it is going to look and not just going by the sample.

Already received multiple complements on the floor. The color, texture and the fact it’s waterproof made it the ideal choice for a beach house remodel. It’s not as scratch resistant as the solid bamboo floors, and moving heavy objects across it might leave a mark if done without care, but the dog that refuses nail trims has been doing his usual dances on it without leaving a trace.

Can’t wait to try out another style for the next project.

We installed the spill defense laminate flooring from Select Surfaces on our main level and have been super impressed with the quality. The install was quick and easy with the underlayment already attached and they interlock together super easy.

I’m obsessed with this color. It has tones of gray and brown mixed for the perfect combination. It has a realistic wood texture. Highly recommend this one!.

I absolutely love this new color option from Select Surfaces. We have used Select Surfaces Rigid Core Vinyl in several areas throughout our home and we have always been highly satisfied! This new Lexington color option is the perfect blend of gray and brown tones with amazing texture.

The attached backer always makes this a super easy DIY install!.

This was my sixth click type flooring installation and it was by far the most difficult. As in an order of magnitude harder. I had three helpers, each of whom has done at least 2 or 3 other floors and they all agreed with me.

The stuff looks great once it is down and I love that it is waterproof, but it is an uphill battle to get it down correctly. It has zero forgiveness, and I mean none. Everything must be lined up to the nearest millimeter.

Hints for install. The first row must be straight, as in you need a laser to make sure it is straight. We ended up screwing it down temporarily to hold it in place because you need a fair amount of force to connect the pieces and the first row would always move, especially if it was ripped row (so that you would not end up with a sliver at the other end of the room).

We removed the screws once done. The edges are fragile. We had two boxes where the edges were all bent upon delivery. Do not rest it on end when using. We had to do a bunch of thinking to make sure we used the ones up that had bent edges where they would not be seen or were being cut off.

You need way more than 5 percent extra, we had 10 and seriously just made it (no whole boards left) even though we were very careful to reuse pieces. You need at least three people. The boards are heavy and getting a full board clicked into place means one person at the butt end to line it up (again to the nearest half millimeter) and two more to hold the heavy board to angle it in.

There is no solid “click” like some boards. You have to literally get down and inspect every single seam to make sure there is not even a hint of the grey underside along it. Do not do this and you will be fighting to install the later rows.

If you do not check the butt seams for alignment you also can easily damage the ends. If you get to where you have have a seam and you need to put a long board across it and it simply will not go in, cut the initial board so the seam from the previous row is NOT in the middle of the full board.

That way you have less of a pivot point. It does easily snap when scored. Get a triangle and use it to do the scoring, then put the triangle down on the floor with the scored part overhanging and push.

It snaps cleanly. You then have to cut through the backing but that is easy. I would not recommend this for someone installing flooring for the first time, although I am please with it now that it is down.

Amazing, durable, easy to clean! I love it! We had replaced our floors twice in the last 8 months because the products we were laying down, despite having great reviews, kept cutting our children’s feet.

We found Cali and immediately we’re impressed by the quality of their samples. We laid down golden hour oak in their longboard line and two months in, our children’s feet are cut free! Also, they clean so easily and don’t show dirt/spills as easily as other brands.

We have four young children who are constantly “battling” their toys, so this floor has taken a beating and stood up great. I am more than satisfied with the product and service of this company and will sing their praises for the years to come.

Our flooring was only installed a few days ago, but so far we love it! We installed it on the entire first floor. It is seamless without needing any transitions. It’s beautiful and matches our house.

We have been careful about moving furniture, etc. but we have not noticed any scratches or other problems. People have commented that it is more comfortable to walk on than hardwood and other flooring.

My wife and I installed this Life Proof Dusk Cherry flooring as our first DIY flooring project. It went in so well, and looks so great, that my wife is now looking at where else we might install it. That is always a good sign! Details: 7 planks per package.

Mixture of four design “pictures” that go in both directions, so eight variations overall. Texture on plank surface matches with the grain of the plank designs making the look and feel very realistic.

Instructions say to ensure that all packages are from one run number (shown on box) and during installation to mix planks from different boxes. We designed our layout on paper, arranged and labelled the planks by design and then began installation (on a clean and relatively smooth OSB base floor).

Scribe and turn plank over and bend plank backwards to snap/cut worked great. Some planks required a little filing of the solid core cut edge after snapping. We used a workbench vice to support plank cuts along the long side and for short cuts.

We used a hand saw/coping saw for some complex cuts (better than the vibrations of a jigsaw). Purchased a Roberts Pro Flooring Installation Kit at HD (see separate review) to assist in installation. If you ever find you need to remove the last row you installed, even after locking, you can carefully lift the open edge of the planks along the whole row and then lift out the entire row.

You can then slide individual plank pieces out along the short side. We originally thought we would have preferred planks with micro-bevels, but these look great as you can still distinguish the variations between the plank designs.

The planks are amazingly precisely cut and there are virtually no gaps between planks along the long or short edges. Watch the online videos for some good insights before tackling your first flooring project.

Couldn’t have asked for an easier LVP floor to install for my first go. I love that each plank has all the different layers built-in and I didn’t need to purchase separate underlayment or anything like that.

I opted to cut them using a mitre saw and oscillating multi-tool – the guide recommends score-and-snap but they felt too thick to easily do that without losing a finger so I opted to use the tools I already owned.

My only two tips are to make sure each channel is clean before pushing the pieces together, I found sometimes a small spec of construction dirt or dust would get in there and the pieces wouldn’t sit together perfectly (I kept a brush nearby and brushed out each channel before pushing two pieces together), and also build yourself a wooden template to hit if you need to use force to get pieces to sit together properly so you aren’t hitting the channel that snaps into the next piece (those seemed to break and bend easily when hit with a mallet).

Our bathroom floor gets LOTS of compliments – this is a sharp looking floor and worth the money over cheaper LVP.

Purchased rhis flooring as a first time do it your self project. It had great reviews and there are many utube videos for guidance. Since I had never laid any kind of flooring before and I am just learning how to use power tools I ran into a few minor issues but nothing that was the fault of the product it was just a learning curve for me.

It has been in my room for 2 months now and I love the product. I am planning on ordering enough to complete a second room in my home.

My Classic Acacia luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is beautiful! I love the texture of the LVP and have received several compliments on my new flooring. The LVP flooring updated the look of my 38-year-old home.

I am sharing the information about your outstanding, green LVP product and superb customer service with everyone I know!.

We love it! Easy to install and looks great. Very durable and always looks new. We own @ 100 rental properties and we have started using this instead of carpet and other flooring products.

Same as what we already had in rest of house that most places were no longer carrying

Quick responses to inquiries. Great price. Easy pickup ocation.

Industrial grade manufacturer together with fair price, responded to questions after hours

The application installation video is great for a rectangular room where the flooring is at 90 degrees to the walls. If the ends of the planks are not 90 degrees to length of the plank, it made pulling the plank lengthwise to snap the ends together impossible.

Damaged a lot of material trying to make it work. After a lot of experimenting I found other methods to install the planks that worked for my application. Additional information on how to install the material in non standard (square) applications would have been helpful.

After I learned different ways to install the material, the job came out nice. If this is your first time installing this particular material’s locking system and any of the end cuts will be on an angle other than 90 degrees, practice or start in an obscure area until you learn an installation method that works for you.

I will hold the final opinion of this produce until after observing how it reacts to the first summer of use.