@The Goods no underlayment required at all. concrete expansion joint will not show through assuming it is not proud of the concrete surface, so long as everything is flush you can just install - the coretec install instructions are available right on their website, which will give you all the best practice guidelines too.
Hello, I've been following you for awhile and admire your use of newer products. I got hooked when you installed porcelain c-tops from Sapienstone in your firehouse reno and I decided to do porcelain in my remodel as well. Now I'm watching this video and for the first time considering COREtec when I had singularly rejected the idea of LVP in my home (going for engineered wood herringbone). Others have told me, "You don't put vinyl in a midwest half-mil dollar house". What are your thoughts? COREtec is also one of the most expensive LVP options on the market - just as expensive as some engineered wood herringbone. I'd like to hear any input you have. Thanks
Hey Kristin, thanks so much! I have to say, I absolutely LOVE my floors and would use them again in a heartbeat. That said, there is always more than one answer in construction and design...here is what I would think about: LVP does take some education in the market place so that people understand that it is NOT VCT and that it is a super high quality product, so if you are looking for quick resale you may want to consider this. For me, I knew I was keeping this home a long time and that by the time I would even consider selling it people's understanding of LVP would be evolved (hopefully through videos like this one!). My home is worth well over $500k at this point and I believe having LVP is actually a selling point: high traffic, super durable, pet friendly, 100% waterproof, etc. So you just need to consider when you are looking to sell your home and how you want to position it. Hope that helps!
We’re using CORETec in our entire build but didn’t know that it was “under-cabinet” rated. Really great info to pass on to our builder - thanks, Anthony!
Hello Anthony, how did you equalize? asking this because you mentioned the hump in the hallway. how much difference was it? im looking for a Coretec flooring but i have a little difference.Thanks
You can do either. Personally, it’s a cleaner install to go under the cabinets and COREtec is rated for it. Other benefits: keeps countertops at exactly 36” , also 100% waterproof because there is no way for water to get underneath.
We’re using CORETec in our entire build but didn’t know that it was “under-cabinet” rated. Really great info to pass on to our builder - thanks, Anthony!
Core tech flooring is awful, installed it a year ago and the joints have broken all over the place. I will have to replace all of my flooring because of it
Wow. Surprised to hear it. Haven’t had an issue with mine. Did you prep the subfloor correctly? Within tolerance for level? Make sure the click locks were fully seated? That’s all I can think of. We’ve been beating on these for two years + and no issues. Maybe try reaching out to them directly.
