Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring Review | Everything You Need To Know!

[@stevenperry4941]

I’ve installed Lifeproof and other similar flooring and I always recommend the Lifeproof. It is by far easier, locks positively and is very durable. Another product I installed was scratched horribly the day he moved in by friends moving furniture! Installation tips: use a jigsaw for heat/AC vents and use a piece of scrap as a tapping block! Works better than an actual tapping block!

[@user-cm3hg2he5o]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaà1 to VB

[@donfisch6409]

Any advice on wether you should use an underlayer with the Lifeproof? The warranty is voided if you use one, but the video insists on it. I installed lifeproof in my bathroom and am now worried because I didn't use an extra underlayer.

[@yn9861]

But it comes with an underpad

[@tncluster66]

Has been out 5 years.We had installed 2017.Love this flooring.

[@robertvarner7392]

Boy, I'm sure glad you showed me how to open the box of planks there at the beginning of the video! That would've been stumper! 😁

[@jimbob3049]

the interlocking can break off if you are rough with it, ive installed about 1500 sq feet and i probably fucked up 3 full boards in total when trying to install it in different difficult circumstances, but given that i think i only messed up about $30-40 worth of stuff out of $4500 worth of flooring, the stuff truly is durable and very nice, and has many options for homes. there are enough tutorials to see how to do just about any installation you need if you search enough. home depot does give a military discount on this, but you have to order it through the store and not online

[@jlc7300]

I work at Home D. I sell this flooring everyday. People really like it.

[@juliaconnolly3595]

I installed Mowhawk, Pergo and Lifeproof, yes Lifeproof is easier, worth it! All perform about the same in the end. Mowhawk from Costco was difficult to install for sure.

[@allthingsfloor6416]

Thank for the comment and helpful info, Julia!

[@justinrowan4539]

Your account is just as old as this video. Feels fake AF.

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

I install this product for Home Depot in a daily basis. You definitely need a rubber mallet and a tapping block. You can cut it with a utility knife but with the heavy duty blades. You need to scoar it at least 2-3 times before you try to snap it.

[@allthingsfloor6416]

Thanks for the comment, Ross Zirpoli. Great additional installation tips!

[@josenegrete3694]

Hey Ross, I am looking to buy luxury vynil plank from Homedepot.... do u think $3 sqft is a fair price for lifeproof? I am going to use about 1200 sqft

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

@@josenegrete3694 yes it usually runs between $2.49- $3.10ft. If you’re getting it from Home Depot definitely go with the life proof brand it is hands down the best and nicest they sell. Very durable also and well made. I get other vinyl plank products cheaper from my distributor but if I had to redo my floors in my home I would definitely pay a little more and get the life proof because I like it that much.

[@efthimios]

@@3rdGenFireChickenyour the man thanks

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

It’s been around a lot longer than 4 years. I’ve been installing it for Home Depot for the last 6 years. Before that it was called Allure ultra which was more like a true vinyl snap n click vinyl plank.

[@whitehh15]

Would you recommend installing this in a home with 3 large dogs?

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

@@whitehh15 absolutely and I have for a few of my customers. I can get pretty much any vinyl plank through my distributor for a cheaper price. But I will tell you if I ever have to redo my home it definitely would be with the lifeproof product no doubt!!!!

[@efthimios]

@@3rdGenFireChicken hearing reviews and comments like this from some expert like you in this trade is just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing that am debating on life proof versus the lumber liquidators, Cours, lux ultra and I’m leaning towards life proof the underlayment looks so much more substantial, too, on the life proof ultra.

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

@@efthimios I don’t think you will be disappointed at all if you choose the Life Proof not 1 of my customers has ever been disappointed with the product at all.

[@efthimios]

Your experience is appreciated! What do you think between Lifeproof vinyl 22mill or Lifeproof hybrid laminate?

[@daveforgot127]

Number 1 is interlocking and quality and strength of that system.

[@sandan2358]

Will adding a pad under it help dampen the sound? It will be installed over subfloor in a long arm quilting studio.

[@happymoon5991]

They never talk about in between the locking water proof test !!!!!??!?!!

[@corteltube]

Thanks…just purchased some lifeproof…will be installed in a month…It seemed like a good buy for the money….you verified that…thanks…

[@amberslilrose3954]

How are they holding up? I am such a worry-wart and cannot settle on anything!

[@corteltube]

@@amberslilrose3954 I am loving my lifeproof floors…it has been 2 years Couldn’t be happier. ☺️. They are tough. Mine are the seasoned wood. Lots of variations in tones. Only problem is…they never look dirty so hard to know when they need cleaning or even vacuuming so I got a robo vacuum. Problem solved..lol.

[@EC-vq5ld]

Also curious.

[@michaelyounger363]

Great information and video, thanks.

[@caroltaylor-long3944]

I am having a rough time getting this floor to lock in place. Frustration is a mild term at the moment!! Ugh!!

[@deanhasnik7514]

How is the company as far as standing behind their product? I know from experience the large company that begins with P and ends in an ergo does not stand behind their product and does everything within their ability to blame the consumer.

[@JerryMDean]

I’m concerned, I wanted the lifeproof sterling oak. I thought it had a 12mm wear layer but now I just noticed it’s only a 6mm with ceramic bead. I don’t know what ceramic bead means but This concerns me with the thinner wear layer. Also I was looking at the Mohawk tybee island since I can get it at a good price on clearance. Thought Mohawk was good but many reviews say the seams come apart

[@baldscott9191]

The vinyl is easy to scratch with dark color. Mine was dark grayish. That color he used is there a lie till really want to see the scratches with that color. But the color I bought it is becoming a problem how is it scratches. Also call the company and told them I’m already seen some scratches before the guys are almost finish with insulation. Told him also I have dogs are their nails going to scratch the floor easily. I was told it’s longer keep their nails short. It shouldn’t be that easy to scratch the floor even with the dog nails that are not cut. I would probably buy the product again in a different color that wouldn’t show scratches so easy and due to the fact that it’s vinyl and I have animals and it’ll be great in bathrooms and kitchen areas. I like the fact that it’s waterproof. I would’ve liked the efged to be rounded for a nicer finish

[@toddwerther188]

Saw all the comments about price increases... It was $3.49 here in mid-florida, now down to $2.99. Apparently with everything else going up they had to drop the prices because it is no longer flying off the shelves.

[@HiddenAgendas]

The REAL test is getting water in between the snapped pieces.

[@johnboyd1148]

This review has no credibility at all. Pouring water on the plastic surface of course it's not going to damage. The fact they did not pour it on the joint tells me it may not be waterproof at all.

[@swstiglich]

I agree, need to do this with time and seams to prove pls. I stopped watching this video when the idiot wiped the water off the top.

[@yn9861]

EXACTLY 💯

[@yn9861]

Is it 100 percent plastic? Is there any cardboard in there?

[@tonyl3461]

Are you testing the 6 mil or the 12 mil?

[@daveforgot127]

Life time warranty for a company with not much history?

[@19gkk1le5]

3000sqft of dusk cherry, absolutely happy with it. The tongues will break off, younhave to be gentle if you are disassembling

[@bcrc9160]

I know it’s still probably early since the comment shows two months ago. How is it holding up?

[@19gkk1le5]

@@bcrc9160 we have two dogs that are constantly in and out of the house, they hold up very well. We are extremely happy with them.

[@bcrc9160]

Thank you so much for the response! I’ve been eyeing the dusk cherry for some time now. Had a girl mention the wear layer was terrible and I had just purchased a few boxes to see it in the house. I’m on a fixed income so purchases like flooring I can’t afford to do twice. Feeling more confident now. Thank you for responding back to me, greatly appreciate it.

[@ericb.8119]

It’s been some time, how are the floors holding up now? We plan on putting this in our house. 2230 sq ft and we’re hoping it’s held up and not given any issues

[@bnoyz3]

I'm about to install Lifeproof for a friend. It's currently $3.29/sqft here near Houston, TX. I installed the same flooring in his old house a few years ago. His wife likes it so much that i'm going to install the same exact flooring in their new house. This flooring is multi-width, meaning it has 3 different widths. In the old house, I did full rows of each width. Since then, I've seen that they show installing a 'large' width, then a 'medium' + 'small' (together since that equals a 'large') in the same row? Is there an advantage to doing it one way versus the other, or is just personal preference?

[@LordHog]

How do thesw compare to Shaw/Coretec and NuCore?

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

They also offer another core floor at Home Depot from home decorations. It’s also a drop lock like life proof it also comes with the angle angle locking system. They just improved to this particular product and it pretty comparable to the life proof product.

[@tracyann6270]

Always get at least a 12 MIL layer. Don’t get the 6 MIL, it’s junk.

[@anotherbutt4chair56]

Got 22mil

[@yn9861]

How about for a home not a business?

[@efthimios]

A lot of the LL corelux is under 12mil !! This is also another reason to go with Lifeproof right

[@Captain_O]

Lifeproof I ordered is 22mil

[@NicoleAli-n7t]

Does anyone have a 90+ pound dog with a little longer nails? How does this flooring hold up with scratches?

[@ccole1255]

Did you really just do an unboxing video for vinyl plank flooring?

[@tallicafan85]

the con is the price now. its about $77 a box and when i wanted to get it few years ago when it was $58 a box. doing this in my room tomorrow my friend has this and its great.

[@number1pappy]

My only concern ,can water seep thru the seams and get under the plank or flooring???

[@jerrypelletier2328]

No, this is what they mean by waterproof, the guy on the video seemed to have not known that.

[@yn9861]

I'm extremely concerned about that too

[@caroltaylor-long3944]

I also see how fragile these interlocking pieces are- they break easily making install a pain in the butt and increases install delays.

[@efthimios]

I didn’t watch the whole video yet, but is this for the UltraLine?

[@Youyou10021]

Great informative video thank you

[@IceManOregon]

Jan 2023 the price range from $349 Sq Ft to $3.69 Sq Ft in Oregon

[@LarryMcDonald08]

I wonder how lifeproof compares to Shaw Primavera.

[@JerryMDean]

Good video but I’m more confused now. What brand? Lifeproof is 2.99 sf. Do I go for it?

[@stevenmorris2293]

Yes

[@Alex-hj2lt]

3.79 now in Baltimore

[@efthimios]

I’m struggling guys to decide between life proof ultra and core lux ultra from LL The life proof seems to have a much better thicker underlayment in their ultralight, but the core Lix ultra seems more rigid ?

[@efthimios]

What’s better Lifeproof hybrid or vinyl 22mill ? Help

[@joepublicspeaking1823]

6mm or 22mm for residential?

[@MrWhitcomb97]

I just bought 700sq for my house. In West Michigan it was $3.16sq You need more than a damn hammer to install.

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

All these videos love to mislead you, and get you in a bad situation after you start installing it.

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

The best way to up keep any vinyl plank is to get a light duty vacuum not a broom and always vacuum before you mop it. I have vinyl plank in my whole house including steps and I always vacuum it never sweep it. If you mop without vacuuming it what happen is all that fine dirt and sand will break down and work it’s way into the seams over time and start to separate.

[@unklecorky2181]

@@3rdGenFireChicken I love Pergo. Can't beat it. I have a 16 yr old laminate pergo floor in my living room and still looks like the day it was installed. Also I'm a messy disgusting slob and can be hard on my floor sometimes. Floor is bulletproof.

[@2lusher]

Just bought 300 sq ft of life proof thanks for the tips

[@erick100895]

how was it.. did it helps with sounds

[@2lusher]

@@erick100895 yea it’s been very quiet since I’ve installed it I highly recommend this product. Just make sure you buy vinyl they sell a trashy laminate version in the exact same packaging for some reason

[@erick100895]

@@2lusher can you send the link. and also did you use an underlayment.. i want the vynil floor for my 1 floor. bc now i can hear everything. cause i live in the. basement

[@2lusher]

@@erick100895 it’s only sold at Home Depot I believe so just go on their website and find the closest one to you

[@erick100895]

@@2lusher thNks . do i need to use an underlayment for the lifeproof floor. or not.

[@Carperama]

Thanks for the video. I found Alpine Backwoods Oak Multi-width at Home Depot it says it's 6.5 mm thick and a 6 mil wear layer for $3.39 sq/ft with a limited lifetime residential warranty. I like the 3 different size boards and multi-color board look but is the 6 mil just to small or do they do something special to their wear layer that makes them more scratch resistance than say a 12 mil layer? Also I thought about buying 2 different finishes from the same product line so I can have more different looking boards so they don't repeat. Is this a good idea? I thought about combining Alpine Backwoods Oak and Distressed Wood together to do my floor. Also do you know if the latching system on the Home Depot line Woodland and Heritage are any good?

[@brian4284]

Looks like the hardest part was opening the box

[@ginadoughty6950]

You are awesome!! Thank You!!! What do you think about Rigid Core vs. Lifeproof?

[@MB-vk8cv]

This comes in 3 different options, 6mil, 12 mil, and 22 mil. You need to mention that as it affects price and quality. 6 mil is garbage, 12 mil is better but the click lock still is breakable. 22 mil is almost impossible to break the click lock/tongue and groove edges.

[@cleveranwitty811]

My buddy installed Lifeproof in his home a few years ago. The locking system is coming apart in a few places. It was installed professionally by the Home Depot.. The locking system is garbage. You can pick up a plank, and break the tougue/groove easily with your fingers with light pressure. The locking system is not built tough. Lifeproof is junk.

[@johnnatracy4044]

Wow.. the price has sure gone up since the making of this video. It's now 3.89

[@mel505mel1978]

yes, crazy! wish I would have looked into upgrading my floor a year ago…

[@efthimios]

3.50 now Dec 2023

[@MatchDaysFC]

I want to buy life proof drift beach but it’s expensive I was wondering if you know another company for cheaper with this color . More white than grey

[@michellee.8075]

Look at the store websites and you can see styles and prices so you can compare it yourself, or you can go to the stores and checkout what they have.

[@MrDelta144]

$3.29 per Sq ft in Illinois.

[@tonycasarrubia1394]

The visual characteristics of this floor are not competitive with several other brands.

[@stevenmorris2293]

Tony Casarrubia Please explain

[@dandumm4319]

Could I install in a damp basement? Home Depot was out and said there was too much moisture in the room, actually American carpet.

[@photograffyc2139]

You can buy 2 large Dehumidifiers depending on the size basement then you can install these floor tiles.

[@jermainepeart9498]

Hey bro did u find out who was the manufacturing company for them in China..... Wana see if I can order from them from alibaba to my country

[@stevenmorris2293]

You gonna order a container load ?

[@jermainepeart9498]

@@stevenmorris2293 nah just the amount I need which is around 2000sqft cost is 1800

[@nickf6350]

jermaine peart did you find an alibaba source?

[@jermainepeart9498]

@@nickf6350 ye I did but not for lifeproof, got a sample from them, good quality y will be purchasing about 2000sqft for around 1800 US

[@vintagevixen100]

@@jermainepeart9498 can you please share?

[@tomasleiva5587]

Yea the interlock breaks super easy

[@jimbraxler2112]

PUT WATER ON THE SEAMS FOR ATLEAST 24 HRS

[@beverlygilbert9553]

I read that it doesn’t holdup after a year and the scratches is just terrible.

[@berhardt17]

I live in the north east, and I installed it in my porch. It is constantly getting wet, muddy, and just filthy. I’ve been walking on it all winter tracking hard rock salt all over it, and leaving salt stains on it for days at a time. It still looks as good at the day I installed it. Just my 2¢

[@michellee.8075]

Most people said it depends on the color, darker color will show the scratches more than the light color

[@efthimios]

@@berhardt17awesome

[@srikanthvijaykumar4661]

I guess he made some money from lifeproof. The way he did the scissor test tells us about his legitimacy

[@wilsonmanch6773]

Haha

[@teachingwholeness]

From your presentation it sounds like you have never actually installed this product. Although some helpful info.

[@Mydogisthebest224]

👍🙏👏💕

[@blknightsixtyfo]

So you didn't even need to the scissors. oK.

[@gregbell5576]

This stuff is horrible to work with and I’m no beginner. The locking system in particular is what I’m Referring to. The interlocking system is frustrating and often comes apart while locking the stuff together. Regret buying this stuff

[@wilsonmanch6773]

I want a cheap one so I can get new floor after 5yrs.

[@elainenilsson5472]

I have had more problems with this #$% than I can shake a stick at. I put down Bruce Hardwood and NEVER had any problems. Extremely expensive. I could have had someone else install carpet 3 times for what I paid for this flooring. Never again.

[@InvitationtoAmy]

What problems have you had?

[@elainenilsson5472]

@@InvitationtoAmy The floor literally has to be as smooth as the kitchen table for it to go together. The tongue and groove is so narrow that it doesn't allow for any imperfection in the floor. The last few pieces I have laid had to be cut as so to fit the entire length. Royal pain in the ass. I have a friend who flips houses try to put some down and ripped it up and carried it back. Went with a different floor. I have Bruce Hardwood throughout my house and it was a breeze by comparison.

[@yn9861]

Not everyone wants to pay for real hardwood

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

This guy looks like he never got his hands dirty 1 day in his life doing manual labor b

[@militaryveteran6185]

ALL plank flooring is GARBAGE!

[@whitehh15]

Just toss some 3/4" plywood down and call it a day. Stain it if your wife doesn't like the look

[@futurus777]

Dumb

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

He reads off a dummy card pretty good though.