China Waterproof Laminate Flooring Manufacturer  Since 2002

Our Min. order is 500 Square Meters per color for inventory colors, no more than 4 colors per 20'GP. 

Some waterproof laminate floors have an underlay already attached, so you don’t need to buy an underlayment for those.
However,when there is no underlayment attached, you should purchase an underlayment to improve the durability, sound quality, and insulation before installation. You may also want to consider a moisture barrier for extra protection from the subfloor.

Waterproof laminate flooring can be installed anywhere indoors, and at all grade levels from the basements to the attic.
If you are installing laminate in water-prone areas, like kitchens, bathrooms, or basements, just be certain not to leave standing pools of water on your floor.
Shower areas are not allowed.

To clean your waterproof laminate floors, simply sweep or vacuum up any dust, dirt, or debris. Use a damp cloth to blot up spills.
In the past, it was recommended to avoid wet-mopping or using liquid cleaning materials on your laminate floor, but waterproof laminate flooring can handle wet-mopping.
Be sure to clean up any spills immediately to prevent damage to your flooring.

Yes, waterproof laminate floors are DIY-friendly, so you can install them on your own. Most laminate is installed as a “floating floor” which means you don’t need any glue, tape, or other hassles. Keep the sub-floor is flat before installation, interlock the planks together, and go on with your day.

When you want to choose a flooring for your home, two choices that you probably will choose: waterproof laminate flooring and vinyl flooring.
Waterproof laminate flooring is mostly made of advanced technology of waterproof wood fiberboard and interlocking system. Vinyl flooring comes in either sheets or in vinyl plank flooring with interlocking system that is similar to the laminate flooring.
To make a really good decision, you will want to compare them to see where each of them works the best. Once you’ve compared them, you will know which one is better and suitable for your home.
Top 3 Differences between Waterproof Vinyl Flooring and Laminate Flooring
When comparing waterproof laminate flooring to vinyl flooring, there are several categories to look at: water and heat resistance, durability and maintenance, and cost comparison.
Let’s go through them one by one.
1. Water and Heat Resistance
Regular Laminate flooring’s core is high density fiberboard. When it gets wet it tends to expand and swell. If that happens, you can try to dry it out, but it never goes back to the original shape.
Waterproof laminate flooring’s core is high technology waterproof HDF, which can prevent water from entering inside, and there is waterproof coating on the 4-sides click parts each plank, the coating is also advanced technology coating, not regular wax. This kind waterproof laminate flooring will have no expanding or swelling in water for 500 hours.
 Vinyl plank flooring does not have this issue and doesn’t expand if it gets wet.
They are both good at heat resistance and are suitable for floor heating system.
2. Durability and Maintenance
Both laminate flooring and vinyl flooring are good on durability, but they have their limits.
Both regular laminate flooring and waterproof laminate flooring are good at scratch resistance and wear resistance. One most important advantage of laminate flooring is wear resistance. When the over layer quality is better, wear resistance is very high, such as AC4, AC5, AC6, which is suitable for commercial usage.
Vinyl flooring’s material is more soft, which is also good at wear resistance when the overlay quality is good. However, scratch resistance is not good. It is easy to damage the surfaces hard and sharp objects.
Both waterproof laminate flooring and vinyl flooring are easy to maintain, mops to clean the surfaces regularly.
3. Waterproof Laminate flooring VS Vinyl Flooring Cost Comparison
We can not simply say which cost is expensive and cheaper as they have different thickness, different overlay, different quality raw materials. When we compare these 2 kinds flooring’s cost, vinyl flooring should be vinyl plank with interlocking system, not sheet vinyl or 1.5mm to 3mm thickness planks as they are thin and low-end flooring.
Waterproof laminate flooring thickness is 8mm and 12mm excluding pad; interlock Vinyl flooring thickness is from 3.2mm to 5mm excluding pad.
Generally speaking 8mm waterproof laminate flooring and 4mm vinyl flooring costs are similar, and 12mm waterproof laminate flooring and 5mm vinyl flooring costs are similar.
Comparison Results
Both waterproof vinyl flooring and laminate flooring have their own unique benefits and drawbacks.
Waterproof laminate flooring and vinyl plank flooring can be installed for all areas with the greatest risk of exposure to water, bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc as they are good at water resistance.  

Waterproof laminate flooring is designed to offer significant protection against water damage, but it is essential to note that it is not completely impervious to water. While it excels in withstanding spills and moisture better than traditional laminate flooring, it does have its limitations. Prolonged exposure to standing water or excessive moisture can potentially cause damage to the waterproof laminate flooring. Therefore, it is crucial to promptly address any spills or excessive moisture to maintain the flooring's longevity and performance. Regular maintenance and appropriate care are necessary to ensure the continued durability and water-resistant properties of the laminate flooring.