Is water-resistant flooring the same as waterproof flooring?

Homeowners are sometimes confused at the terminology used to describe floors like these. Still, we want to offer a bit of clarity as to the difference between water-resistant and waterproof flooring. The most significant difference is that with waterproof flooring, you have more time to clean up messes and spills, preventing a lot of damage.

Waterproof flooring can do so much

When you have waterproof floors in place, you are protected against spills, accidents, and in some cases, even flood-like conditions, without any worry of taking on water damage. These floors are created to withstand all of this and more, to leave you with great-looking floors that will serve you for years.

Water-resistant materials do offer some protection, but with a time limit of about 72 hours. If the spill sits on the surface for a more extended period, then the damage could occur. Waterproof laminate flooring is new to the industry; it was previously water-resistant.

Since products like waterproof vinyl flooring are created to be utterly impervious to water, you can confidently install them in basements, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and foyers, with complete confidence. You'll never have to worry about the issues that can sometimes come up in these spaces that will ever create the need to replace your flooring.

Visit us in Lemoyne for your waterproof flooring

When you choose Mid State Carpet Masters for your flooring needs, you choose the experience and dedication to the complete success of any flooring project you have in mind. Our associates are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help you browse our extensive inventory line for the best options for your needs.

From our Lemoyne, PA showroom, we proudly serve Lemoyne, Camp Hill, Enola, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Lancaster, Shippensburg, Lebanon, Hershey, and York, PA. We invite you to visit us when you’re in the area to find the perfect waterproof flooring for your home.