After searching for answers getting nowhere i called floor and decor.
Nucore vinyl tile.
6 5mm nucore gunstock rigid core luxury vinyl plank cork back looks and feels like wood and tile but can be installed where real wood cannot.
Exclusive to floor decor nucore is 100 waterproof flooring.
Our bottom line opinion is below.
Exclusive to floor decor nucore is 100 waterproof flooring.
Even better the anti microbial coating on each plank makes it resistant to staining or odors caused by mold or mildew.
It looks and feels like wood but nucore flooring can be installed where real wood cannot.
As mentioned above nucore is one of the new breeds of luxury vinyl plank known as rigid core.
Plus nucore flooring has an attached hypoallergenic natural cork underlayment which makes the floor both quieter and warmer.
It is constructed in several layers a bit like laminate flooring with a resistant wear layer on top followed by a decorative design layer a wood or stone image then a vinyl layer adhered to a waterproof rigid core made of plastic composite and finally a cork backing.
We ll say upfront that with a 22 mils wear layer attached cork.
The full name is nucore rigid core luxury vinyl plank.
With no acclimation time need it comes ready to install right out of the box and can be installed over most existing floors.
We are looking into using this in a remodel for our daughter s new home.
It looks and feels like wood but nucore can be installed where real wood cannot.
What is nucore flooring.
Nucore vinyl plank flooring is sold exclusively by floor décor online and in its stores.
Glad i ran across this blog.
The question was brought up about formaldehyde used in the fabrication and where manufactured.
It is suitable for both above and below grade surfaces.
With quick and easy installation it s the perfect flooring option for any room.