**Edit**
This flooring is now called Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring. About a month or two after using this flooring they went through a name change but it’s still the same exact product. You can also check out this flooring when I put it in my dining room, living room and hallway here.
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Since moving into our home I have wanted to rip up the ugly brown, pinkish tile in our kitchen but I couldn’t really justify it when there were more projects that needed to get done.
But then my saving grace…my refrigerator, started leaking because the defroster was clogged. When that happened the water found a small crack in the grout of the tile and started leaking through the floor. The weight of the fridge then cracked the tile.
So when my husband said how do we replace one tile? I said we don’t. We replace the whole floor.
Victory for me!
When I heard about Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring I had to try it!
This flooring is 100% waterproof which makes it perfect for kitchen, it’s an easy drop and lock installation and it looks amazing!
The installation is really easy. I just followed the directions. So I won’t bore you with the details but I will share with you a few tips I learned along the way.
This is a quick Facebook Live video that I did to show you just how easy it was.
Here are tips I learned while installing Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring:
- Measure. This one is in the instructions about measuring so you don’t have a piece less than 8″ at the end but even though it works out, if you’re not using power tools to cut, make sure you have enough to cut off at the end. Meaning, if you are trying to snap an inch piece off of a plank it’s a little tricky because you can’t get a good grip.
- You don’t need to use power tools to cut the planks because you just score them with a utility and they snap. But if you need to cut around something or make a cut into a plank and don’t have power tools you can use a hand saw. I broke two planks trying to score and slightly snap the plank along the cuts but snapped the whole thing. So I took a board to use as a guide and used the hand saw. Easy peasy.
- Knee pads. Self explanatory.
- If you feel a seam or little lip on the plank, tap it in more. A tapping block is a must have on this floor.
Hopefully these little tips will help you if you want to install this floor.
Now lets see the floor!
I chose, Seasoned Wood in Multi Width Planks. I love how these look.
The finish is more gray than brown and it truly looks like wood. I also love that there is a little texture to the planks as well. They’re not super smooth which gives me a little more piece of mind when my crazy 3 year old is running around in his socks!
***Edit***
This flooring is no longer called ISOCORE. The same flooring has a new name. It’s now Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring. Name change but still the same great product. This color is now called Seasoned Wood.
You can purchase this flooring through my affiliate link at the Home Depot here.
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It looks awesome!!!!
Your floor looks incredible! We just put LifeProof Seasoned Wood in our bathrooms, and are planning to do our LR & hallway next. What location Home Depot did you order from?! When I use the link now it takes me to mine, and the flooring was $11.00 less per case at yours! ?
Can you please please show me your bathroom picture. Have it in our master can’t picture running it into master bath and looking nice. Need tile and counter color ideas
Thank you
These floors are stunning!! I just had the same exact problem with my fridge leaking, still trying to convince my husband to replace the whole floor!
Do you still like your floor? We are thinking of using Isocore. Thanks!
Love it! I want to expand with it into our dining and living room!
Did you install the tile under the refrigerator or just the perimeter? I read that it’s not supposed to go under appliances but it seems strange to leave just the subfloor under the fridge. Thanks!
I did put it under the refrigerator.
I’m not a DIY person…is it hard to cut around door jams? Also have they expanded or shrunk showing gaps in the seams? When you walk or drop something on it does it sound loud like laminate? Any underlayment? Love the color and multi width planks I’m just nervous to try something new!
The instructions say you can cut them with a utility knife, which is great if your just cutting the length, but as I mentioned in my post I recommend using a power tool or I used a hand saw to make awkward cuts. It’s not hard though. No expansion or shrinking. This product doesn’t do it. It says you don’t even need to get it acclimated. You can install the same day you get it!
Thinking of using in master bath as we already have it in master. Any suggestions on coordinating counter top and tile?
I’m so glad I stumbled across this post today. We bought this same flooring to use in a school bus we are converting into an RV. I loved the sample on the wall in the store, and we ordered it from that. I’m so glad to see your floor & that you still love it. I think I’m going to want this all over my house! Thanks for sharing.
Did you just butt the flooring up to the toe kick on the cabinetry…and caulk along the edge, or did you remove it and run underneath ? I’m about to install this and hadn’t decided how I was going to handle that.
I put it up to it. Our cabinets had this silicone type of covering that could be removed. So I removed that and put it back on. It covered the ends. I do need to get a little more though some pierces were ripped. I’m assuming I can get it at a Home Depot too.
Can this be installed over existing tile?
We recently installed this. I wonder how you are cleaning it? In the instructions it states a dust mop or vacuum. Sometimes a dust mop or a vacuum doesn’t provide the kind of cleaning you need. I have always used my swifter wet jet on our old floors. Think something like that is safe for these floors?
Love the look of this floor in the store, but does it really look like real wood once it’s all laid down? Also, Is it really scratch resistant? We have a large dog and want to make sure that it wont get all scratched up like our current soft engineered floor.
I think it looks as much as real wood as a vinyl would. There is a texture to it so it’s not a shiny “fake” floor. I think it looks great. So far no scratches but I don’t have a dog. But it has held up to a toddler if that helps!
Do you have a pier and beam foundation or slab? Was also wanting to know if there is a hollow sound when walking (like a lot of locking floors do) and if you used an underlayment product? Your color choice is STUNNING! Great job on the new floor!
Is it horrible that I don’t know? There is no hollow sound when walking on it. I did not use a underlayment. This product has one built in so you just need a clean smooth surface. We put it right on the plywood subfloor.
We are thinking of putting this type of floor in our entire main level, including the kitchen. How did it take the weight of your stove and fridge? Are you concerned that over time the weight, especially with these non moving kitchen appliances could leave depressed marks?
The flooring is pretty sturdy, I am not worried about any indents from the appliances. We are actually continuing this same flooring into the dining room, family room and hallway at the end of the month so I must love it!
Beautiful floors, you did an amazing job installing them!!
Just read that Isocore Vinyl Product does not take any weight such as stove fridge etc .
Is this true as we like the choices of colors you have .
Ours is a renovation job that will butt to cabinets .
Answer quickly please .
We have had it in for 7 months. It has held up fine. No problem
I never read that…interesting.
If you have used this flooring in other rooms, how did you make the transition? I would like to use the same isocore floor throughout and have a consistent flow but it looks like pieces can only be added to one side of the plank. When continuing in another room, starting at a corner would not be possible. Please let me know how it works if you have used this floor in other rooms. Thank you!
Hi home girl, how long did it take for the floors to offgas(smell to go away)?
Hi Gavin, I had no smell whatsoever. And I’m really sensitive!
How do you do a good cleaning – like with water?
Just water and a gentle cleaner. I use a green cleaner. But I think it said not to use vinegar on this floor.
What pattern did you use? I know there are a few different ones to choose from. Looks great!
I know you don’t install this under cabinets….. but what about a laundry machine? Do you just work around the machine or lay a layer underneath? Thanks for your help!!