The Best Waterproof Laminate Flooring in 2022

In this video I introduce the Mohawk RevWood Premier, a new waterproof laminate flooring product available in 2022 that in my opinion is the most realistic wood look product out of both the laminate and vinyl plank categories. The improvement of its registered embossing process in the new SigNature technology results in the greatest replication of real hardwood flooring I have seen out of any man-made alternative products.
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[@davidsauls9542]

That Pecan looks Fantastic !!! Thanks Robert. You always do intelligent, complete reviews. You answer questions I wish I had thought to ask. Your years of experience show, but quietly. Awesome as always !

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@MariaH11113]

Thank you so much for doing this video!!!

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Thank you! I will be putting out another video on a new additional line of this product. Look for it within the next couple of weeks!

[@surfnsfari]

Robert I am so glad I found your KZbin post! I think you've convinced me to switch my new flooring choice to Mohawk. I just need to decide whether or not to go with the Redwood plus or Premiere. I took a look at the Morena Bluffs-Cattail pecan and the sunbathed pecan and like them both. Also like a couple of the Castlebriar colors...and like that they also have a 9.5" plank. I'm curious what the cost differences are between the plus and premiere? Definitely prefer the most waterproof and scratchproof. Thank you!

[@p.harrington4192]

Love this video. I find it so helpful. I am looking at one of the newer Ivey Gates floors. I wish you would do a review on these. I need a Revwood floor to go with a lot of "orangeish" maple cabinets that I cannot paint. Thinking about the Ivey Gates Nantucket Beige but can't get my hands on it! I do not like a super light floor as I am puttig it in a lot of other rooms on the same floor. Do you have any suggestions? I am sold on Revwood!

[@user-cq4zh3hr7x]

Great video Robert! I just had Mohawk's Revwood premier flooring installed. I'm interested to learn the proper way of cleaning them. Like you, I've always used a stiffer with its wet head cloths that come with it. Is that ok to use with this new floor? Thank you!

[@gjohannes1344]

Shit, that looks amazing. Looks like real wood.

[@homerjacob6328]

We just picked the ReVwood Select for our new home. Hope it turns out as good as we think it will. Appreciate your review, not a lot out there.

[@RemodelWithRobert]

I'm sure you will love it!

[@dippuihtv5360]

Wow hello my friend nice video nice your great thanks you for sharing look from the like 👍👍❤❤❤👈

[@hollz1843]

I wish SOOOO badly that this came in different colors.... I love the Brentwood Pine look from the Pergo line

[@daleludtke7803]

Pergo is owned by Mohawk, its basically the same floor. Made in the same factory. The biggest difference with Premier is that they really upped the ante on the pixel count on the print and the image. I don't have this display in my store, but I had a couple boards... man this stuff looks sharp.

[@jeanne1019]

Mohawk Will be launching new colors to the Revwood premier line during show time!! Check out surfaces Las Vegas 2023😊

[@daleludtke7803]

@@jeanne1019 I am excited, and happy that my Rep is going to sneak in some of the boards to my store. For some reason he is having a hard time getting businesses in my area to turn over floor space to it.

[@jeanne1019]

@@daleludtke7803 really? Where are you located It’s doing very well out here

[@dianedo8314]

Thanks Robert! U talked about these flooring were good for steam cleaning. Can u cover types of floors safe for steam cleaning? My builder put in vinyl plank floors and steam will make the glue loose and not recommended. Not sure if u covered it but Dos and Don’ts on what type of flooring can take variety of cleaning methods with cleansers or tools. Thank u! As always- your in depth info and content is truly awesome! 🥰👍❤️

[@daleludtke7803]

Revwood premier should be able to be steamcleaned on the lowest setting. Check their warranty and care information on what kind you can use.

[@2112Fade2Black]

I just put down Mohawk RevWood Premier Morena Bluffs Pecan Cattail in my living & dining room. It looks great. Went together real nice. No gaps. Every plank is nice and tight. I have Mirage Hardwood (which you can't do better than but it's so expensive) in the foyer next to it and in the kitchen. An HVAC service tech came over and asked is that laminate or hardwood. I said laminate. He said it looks like real wood...I also have a German Shepherd "HavoK". He jumped up ran/scraped his claws across the laminate hearing someone at the door. I saw marks and thought he scratched the laminate. It was actually his paw nails that were shaved down from the floor. I got a wet cloth and boom it/the marks were gone. This laminate is very scratch resistant if they with, stood what he did...

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Awesome!! I love the Morena Bluffs. Mirage Hardwoods are beautiful so I'm stoked you are that happy with the RevWood as an alternative.

[@2112Fade2Black]

@@RemodelWithRobert Yep it's great. The thing I liked is when you look at the pics Mohawk has of it on a floor that's exactly the way it will look in your home. I'd highly recommend it for anyone to get. The Mohawk laminate doesn't look out of place even next to the Mirage hardwood and my German Shepherd can't put any indents into the laminate like he can on the hardwood..

[@daleludtke7803]

I Key test laminate all the time when people try to tell me vinyl is tougher, and Mohawk laminate is my go-to for this. I had to replace my door key to the store in fact over it, wore it down. I had a sample that was very light, and people think they see scratches because of the lines... nope... its the metal from the key wearing off.

[@Lai3519]

Looking at getting RevWood plus Hartwick Beigewood Maple. I can't seem to find pattern repeat info online - do you know how many plank variations are part of this line? Thanks!

[@Isleskye]

Robert, big thanks for this. Sounds perfect for me. 2 things I didn’t get clear. 1) Is this a luxury vinyl plank? What is the repeat? It’s the repeat in good looking non wood flooring that gives itself away. I seem to notice this faster than others do. Hope I’m using the correct term? Maybe pattern repeat is more correct. Thanks for this. I’ve been searching for the perfect waterproof non-wood easy care flooring for my remodel! Your videos are very helpful btw!

[@hannahm7373]

This is not vinyl, it is laminate.

[@honestbrahm]

This is not LVP. This is a laminate. However it’s very different from old school laminate. It looks exactly like real wood. It has 64 layers of print to create an exact replica of real wood.

[@Isleskye]

Robert, big thanks for this. Sounds perfect for me. 2 things I didn’t get clear. 1) Is this a luxury vinyl plank? What is the repeat? It’s the repeat in good looking non wood flooring that gives itself away. I seem to notice this faster than others do. Hope I’m using the correct term? Maybe pattern repeat is more correct. Thanks for this. I’ve been searching for the perfect waterproof non-wood easy care flooring for my remodel!

[@noellemendoza9759]

I asked this question to an online store that sells it. They said the Palm City line has 9 unique board variations.

[@daleludtke7803]

Its a Laminate Flooring. Revwood does what they call a "floating die" when they manufacture this product. It has the average amount of screens/scans that other flooring has, but the punch die that does the boards moves around a bit, so the pattern will show up on different parts of the boards. Helps keep them looking different, by not increasing how many prints they are putting on the board. Its a sneaky way to make it look like it has more scans, but without adding all the extra cost to doing so.

[@TheInspiredJourney333]

We just bought the Mohawk laminate at Costco but have not put it down. It’s the Hickory color and I’m not sure I like it. I’m worried about it being waterproof and is the anti microbial safe to walk on with bare feet? We have always bought Pergo Outlast and wanted something different.

[@veronica9387]

Hello and ty for this video. IYO is this laminate flooring more difficult to install than vinyl planks?

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Thanks for watching. I actually believe that it is far easier to install than most vinyl planks as it is much sturdier and less prone to the locking mechanism breaking while trying to snap the planks together.

[@phrannest]

I just went to a store and saw a beautiful sample of "Western Row" or "Western Point" RevWood Plus in "Red Clay Oak". Right now light wood, minimal texturing, and wide planks are popular, none of which appeals to me. I love RevWood's faux hand-scraped texture and the narrower (6 1/8 inch) plank combined with the register embossing and the darker "Red Clay Oak" color, all of which combines to sell a convincing "heirloom wood" look. However, a flooding accident in my kitchen and living room area is the reason I am looking for flooring in the first place, which has made me keenly aware that moisture can come from below as well as above, and I'm not sure RevWood would stand up well to a similar assault of moisture. While the RevWood is a strong contender, I'd also like to find comparables in luxury vinyl planking. Because of the trend for really flat flooring, I'm having trouble finding the hand-scraped textures. Here's the important question: are you aware of any LVP products that have a convincing hand-scraped texture in darker warm-toned woods? I'll settle for wider planks if I have to, but the hand-scraped texture really makes a big difference to the "look". Thanks in advance for any help, I'm finding your videos very useful indeed during this somewhat stressful search!!

[@RemodelWithRobert]

None of the waterproof floors are flood proof and in case of leaks/floods any of these are likely to be replaced. That goes for LVT and laminate. I dont believe any LVT has the same degree of texture that the higher grade laminates offer. Moisture is not an issue for Revwood as you put a barrier underneath, however, a flood is not a moisture issue.

[@daleludtke7803]

@@RemodelWithRobert agreed. That is an insurance issue. My main jam was restoration projects.. supplying materials for companies doing flood and fire. I constantly had to tell people, "What you think waterproof is, and what waterproof actually is are two different things... that tile you lost was also waterproof. And LVP won't fix that the same issue happens."

[@toddhaynes291]

Anyone know the name of the color of the tall vertical board in the display (the right board of the 2 tall vertical boards) on left side of video?

[@johnamalfitano4913]

I'm getting ready to do 3 rooms with Redwood Lighthouse Oak. I would like to use it on stairs also. Do you have any suggestions? Does Mohawk make stair nose that matches? Thank you.

[@RemodelWithRobert]

This product works great on stairs and Mohawk does offer matching stairnoses for each color of flooring.

[@Isleskye]

Please. The darker panel especially was tilted to its disadvantage. If we could see each color way close up in better light and in several different camera tilts viewers will be able to see why you are so excited about this brand and model. As presented we certainly caught your enthusiasm which immediately triggered our own interest. Over time we’ve come to trust you partly because you give us far more careful, wise and useful purchase and product information than most flooring KZbinrs and many remodel YTers. Watching you feels safe, encouraging us to trust what you say. In short you have our ears perked up and we’d love to see more detailed well lit pictures where we can see the incised grain and depth of photography. ALSO as said on my earlier post, would you please plainly state whether this is a Pergo type hard laminate or a luxury vinyl type tile type floor and explain the differences. PLUS: please discuss the pattern repeat. That’s a big issue for me! I’ve seen LVT installed by pros in half million dollar homes which scream fake, fake, fake at the doorway simply because too few plank variations are available per box. ONE MORE! Talk about wear layer or hardness too please if it is relevant to this product? Sorry to sound so needy! I’m just so anxious to finally make some flooring decisions. Seems like Mohawk may be the answer. Keep on keeping on Robert! You are a great help to we who need truth not b.s.

[@surfnsfari]

I had one more question I hope you could answer. One of the contractors giving bids recommended a 5mm type of recycled rubber (forget what it's called?). For the downstairs floors it is going over 18" tiles. Do you know if this can also be used with the Mohawk Redwood Premiere/Plus laminate floors?

[@RemodelWithRobert]

I would refer you to Mohawks guidlines for installation for a thorough guide as I don't give specific advice for each job without seeing it myself. The rubber should be dense enough to provide a solid underlayment for the floor but there could be a variety of conditions in your home that would dictate what the best install would be. The warranty is also important to consider when installing to make sure you dont void any part of Mohawk's warranty and that your installer will be there to warranty any install issues. Hope that helps

[@naughtyca131970]

Hello Costco has a waterproof mohawk line supposed to be exclusive to them, do you have a review for them and how they compare to Revwood, which from what i heard is the same line, Costco just has an exclusive line but price is almost half around $2.5 per sq ft

[@daleludtke7803]

The Costco Line will be Revwood, not Revwood premier. Has the same wear layer, but less scans/prints and will have much of the additional waterproofing stuff stripped out of it. Imagine Costco saying, "this is the floor we want, but this is all we would pay for it." And Mohawk makes a product that fits that budget.

[@cutoats]

Excellent videos, is there a difference between using laminate vs vinyl if trying to avoid transition strips/expansion gaps? Also, we are looking at the RevWood plus and Premier lines, what is your opinion on the difference in thickness. Some of the Plus is only 8mm thick where Premier is all 12mm and I also noticed there is a difference in how the joints click together.

[@noellemendoza9759]

Could you do a video showing all the colors? They vary a lot in the pictures online. Thanks!

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Perhaps as a KZbin short? I think I could review the full line fairly quickly as another supplementary video!

[@Isleskye]

Please. The darker panel especially was tilted to its disadvantage. If we could see each color way close up in better light and in several different camera tilts viewers will be able to see why you are so excited about this brand and model. As presented we certainly caught your enthusiasm which immediately triggered our own interest. Over time we’ve come to trust you partly because you give us far more careful, wise and useful purchase and product information than most flooring KZbinrs and many remodel YTers. Watching you feels safe, encouraging us to trust what you say. In short you have our ears perked up and we’d love to see more detailed well lit pictures where we can see the incised grain and depth of photography. ALSO as said on my earlier post, would you please plainly state whether this is a Pergo type hard laminate or a luxury vinyl type tile type floor and explain the differences. PLUS: please discuss the pattern repeat. That’s a big issue for me! I’ve seen LVT installed by pros in half million dollar homes which scream fake, fake, fake at the doorway simply because too few plank variations are available per box. ONE MORE! Talk about wear layer or hardness too please if it is relevant to this product? Sorry to sound so needy! I’m just so anxious to finally make some flooring decisions. Seems like Mohawk may be the answer. Keep on keeping on Robert! You are a great help to we who need truth not b.s.

[@karenarevalo4458]

i have heard many bad reviews of revwood select, many saying the flooring is trash and dented after two years. Have you heard any complaints ?

[@RemodelWithRobert]

I personally have a Mohawk product that predates revwood, and 9 years later looks great. Although the revwood select is the entry point of the line. I've found that it holds up very well to all the normal wear that we subject it to on a daily basis. Denting a floor is not a time based issue of how long a floor has been down, but a matter of what it was subjected to that would dent it. I've found that RevWood holds up as well as any laminate available, but the type of abuse some households are subjected to will cause any floor to disappoint. For this reason, many online reviews are very subjective and dont tell a full story. I hope that helps!

[@primef.a.s.tbazile9697]

Robert, I currently have a sample of boardwalk- sand dune in my house. Trying to decide what to purchase. Should I consider the premier Lighthouse oak instead? How significant is price difference between the two?

[@RemodelWithRobert]

The Sand Dune is still one of my favorites but I absolutely recommend seeing them side by side before you make your decision, if possible. There is a difference in price but I think that is nominal over the long term if you find that you significantly prefer the lighthouse oak.

[@primef.a.s.tbazile9697]

@@RemodelWithRobert thank you so much!! I just talked with the retailer and their rep is ordering the collection so I can see all the samples and make my decision!

[@daleludtke7803]

Boardwalk Collective is part of their "select" line. The Lighthouse Oak will look better, locking mechanisms will have a much tighter surface bevel that will help expand its waterproofing (its warranties are expanded), and you can steam mop on the lowest setting. Just imagine that Sand Dune is a great floor, and that Lighthouse oak is an even better one.

[@primef.a.s.tbazile9697]

@@daleludtke7803 thank you!! Unfortunately the lighthouse oak and the palm city- golden sand are beautiful but not the right color. I'd be getting better quality but sacrificing the color I love. I so badly wish they made the Sand dune color in the newest premier line.

[@sharonnorris7977]

I am considering the Premier as an option for a project I am working on. The color line is more limited than the Plus product. Could I purchase Plus with the same confidence as the Premier? What is the biggest difference? Is it just the more realistic look of the Premier? Help me understand before I spend money

[@vickicerruti]

I had the same question and from what I read on Mohawk's website, Premier has two additional features: Clean Protect antimicrobial solution (supposedly keeps bacteria to a minimum) and enhanced imaging for a most realistic look and feel. The downside is Premier only has 12 colors at this time where Plus has 47.

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Yes, the enhanced visuals is the biggest improvement to the RevWood line and the initial launch features only 12 colors but this will surely expand this year as the product has been very well received so far! Thanks for watching!

[@cutoats]

I noticed that all the Premier line has 12 mm thickness, in the Plus line some are 8, 10 or 12 mm. I am trying to figure out for myself what impact that might have on my project. The 12 mm planks have a different looking locking system as well.

[@gsu4life1]

Great video!!! I was torn between Luxury Vinyl and Laminate. After watching this video, laminate it is.

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Glad this helped you with your decision process!

[@robertthompson8974]

Are you familiar with “Infinity Floors” waterproof laminates? Curious how it compares to the Mohawk floors?

[@RemodelWithRobert]

Best I can surmise, Infinity Floors is strictly a distributor and not an actual manufacturer. They are most likely importing Chinese made product and private labelling their collection. It could be decent product but I would say with almost absolute certainty it will be nowhere near the quality of any of the American made products, least of all the RevWood.

[@robertthompson2850]

@@RemodelWithRobert I do prefer made in America. Btw it also says “by PDI” not sure if that helps

[@robertthompson2850]

How is the pricing? I’m going to try and find somewhere to go look at it this week. I’m in so cal

[@RemodelWithRobert]

If you are anywhere near Oceanside go visit my friend Hassan at Action Carpet & Floor Decor. He should have all of the Mohawk offerings and can provide you with all the info you need for your specific project. 4095 Oceanside Blvd Suite D, Oceanside, CA 92056

[@cottage5038]

It would have been nice for you to have turned over the sample so we could see it in a room.

[@daleludtke7803]

RevWood is the best laminate on the market. While you can get ones with more waterproofing, or stronger wearlayers (I am seeing AC5s and even a 6 showing up...) there really isn't a need. That AC4 of a Revwood is commercially rated, and AC5s and 6s are heavy commercial or light industrial rated... you don't really need more. Its price point is phenomenal compared to its competitors. This particular collection is very new. Premier is top shelf Revwood. Its not really any "better" mechanically than Revwood Plus, it just looks even better. Revwood Select, and Plus are also sneaky. Pergo and NatureTek are also Revwood. Just sold under different brand names since Mohawk owns the company. They have different looks, but are the same product. I am a laminate shill... I love the stuff.

[@RemodelWithRobert]

I am with you 100%. I have the pre-revwood Mohawk in my own home and have loved it but the new looks are incredible. We also carry the Pergo and Quickstep lines and with those other two brands under its umbrella, Mohawk has a huge offering. Karastan will release a laminate line in the future as well with the RevWood technology which I will be excited to carry. Thanks for the feedback!

[@daleludtke7803]

@@RemodelWithRobert this is corny to say, but I am often quick to point out to my clients that "my Shaw Rep has Mohawk Laminate in his house." You just can't beat it. Yeah, Karastan is doing their laminate, and updating their Belle Lux hardwood to make it lile Ultrawood.. basically so you get that Revwood Core, but that veneer of hardwood. Even Godrey Hirst is doing a solid surface line, but I think its more LVP like Luxcraft from Karastan (which is one of the best looking LVPs out there).

[@RemodelWithRobert]

We do a lot of Luxe craft as well, great product!

[@cutoats]

Hi, my friend in the flooring business, who I think is kind of an LVP pusher, said he would never put anything under 12 mm in his house, partly because of differences in the height of the replaced floor might create issues with undercuts already being too high but also durability. The Redwood plus we like, Adler Creek Toasted Toasted Timber Oak, is only 8mm. I noticed all the Premier line is 12 mm and the Locking system is actually different. Anyway, do you have an opinion on what the difference might be between buying 8mm vs 12 mm in the RevWood line?

[@daleludtke7803]

@@cutoats there are not many 12mm LVPs out there, and those are usually far more expensive than you should need to spend for a floor. 12mm products have the advantage of making up the height difference between things like tile and sheet vinyl installed over particle board easier. So you have less of a transition height. For people swapping out wood, it also means you do not usually have to drop your baseboard trims as much (if at all depending on the wood). When it comes to quality? The 8mm has all the same warranties, scratch resistance and water resistance (heck, the plus can be steam mopped on the lowest setting), and if installed correctly shouldn't have any problems. Now that being said. Thicker products that have more meat on them tend to handle shifting or uneven floors better. This is not normally an issue with a professional install from a reputable company, as they will level correctly, but self installers often skip that, or think the pad will make up the difference. Over the last year or two, we have been seeing alot of claims on budget priced LVP products that are about 4-5mm thick, they are seperating. Now Revwood? It has like a .06% product failure rate. If it has issues, it is almost always an issue on the install side, which means you get your installer involved with your install warranty. That is a good looking floor, and probably at a great price point. I don't have that particular line showing in my store, but I have a similar product called Sterlington from Revwood that sells well in my area (mostly because it looks like an older strip oak and is easier to match to the cabinets in my area.). Its good stuff!

[@shad6519]

What about evoke laminate floor?

[@daleludtke7803]

It is a pretty good Laminate.

[@shad6519]

@@daleludtke7803 Thanks 🙏