• EVP emerged as a game-changer due to its unique construction featuring four layers: wear layer, decorative/design coating, core film, and base film.• Luxury vinyl plank, on the other hand, is similar in composition but differs mainly due to less durable core material.
Engineered Vinyl Plank vs Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
• EVP is a floating flooring, which means it is typically not glued to the subfloor and is instead connected through an interlocking system, like a puzzle. This is why it can be so cheap and easy to install.
• LVP is slightly thinner, which reduces their durability and waterproofing ever so slightly. Additionally, LVP is often glued to the subfloor and does not have an interlocking system.
• Engineered vinyl plank and luxury vinyl plank are very similar, but do have slight differences.• EVP offers a slight advantage in terms of durability and ease of installation.
• If comfort underfoot matters, you’ll appreciate how luxury vinyl planks feel compared with traditional tile floors. • LVP flooring’s sound-dampening features make it a great choice for busy areas where noise reduction is desired.