Bathrooms

• Best Choice: COREtec LVP or Porcelain Tile
• Why: Handles shower steam, water splashes, humidity. Won't grow mold like traditional flooring.
• Tampa Advantage: No acclimation period for COREtec—install immediately

Kitchens

• Best Choice: COREtec LVP
• Why: Comfortable to stand on while cooking, handles dishwasher leaks and spills, easy to clean
• Tampa Advantage: Waterproof core prevents damage from refrigerator leaks and ice maker issues

Basements (Rare in Tampa)

• Best Choice: COREtec LVP
• Why: Can handle moisture from concrete, flooding, and humidity
• Tampa Note: Few Tampa homes have basements, but waterproof flooring is still essential for ground-level rooms

Laundry Rooms

• Best Choice: COREtec LVP or Tile
• Why: Handles washing machine leaks, dryer humidity, and water overflow
• Tampa Advantage: Humid Florida air in laundry rooms won't affect waterproof flooring

Mudrooms/Entryways

• Best Choice: Porcelain Tile or Heavy-Duty LVP
• Why: Handles wet shoes, umbrellas, rain tracked in from Tampa thunderstorms
• Tampa Advantage: Beach sand and mud tracked in won't damage waterproof surfaces

Entire Home (Flood Zones)

• Best Choice: COREtec LVP Throughout
• Why: If flooding occurs, entire floor can be dried and reused. Protects subfloor investment.
• Tampa Advantage: Critical for homes in flood zones (Zones A, AE, X)

WPC (Wood Plastic Composite):

• Softer, more comfortable underfoot
• Better sound absorption
• Good for Tampa homes with kids

SPC (Stone Plastic Composite):

• More rigid and dent-resistant
• Better for heavy furniture
• Extremely stable in Tampa's heat

Both are 100% waterproof—choose based on comfort vs durability preference.

Daily/Weekly Maintenance

• Sweep or vacuum to remove dirt and sand
• Damp mop with pH-neutral cleaner
• Wipe up spills (even though waterproof, cleanliness matters)

Monthly Maintenance

• Deep clean high-traffic areas
• Check for any separation or damage
• For tile: inspect grout, reseal if needed

Tampa-Specific Maintenance

• Extra cleaning during summer (tracked-in rain, mud, sand)
• Monitor for mold in grout lines (even though waterproof)
• Use doormats to reduce dirt from outside