I installed the Nucore performance about 4 yrs ago based on your reviews. I have kids and an active dog and went with performance. I loved the product and the final look. I also installed per the manufacturer's instructions including the recommended underlayment from Floor & Decor. During the installation I took extra effort to make sure the slab was as even as possible and that the locking system was correctly engaged. I am sad to report however, that the floor is now lifting and popping in some areas even with recommended expansion gap. Also, I've had some chips and what makes it worse is that its in the center of the room. With the product being so hard there is no way to replace the planks without removing multiple rows if not all. I felt I made an investment and went with a product I thought should last for ( lifetime) I understand nothing is "lifeproof" but it was a significant expense for me to do the whole house and now have to essentially have to replace the flooring. If anyone has experienced similar issues and was able to correct them without full replacement I would love some pointers.
I just got done putting some NuCore Performance on our stairs. We have a Golden Retriever and we wanted something that would resist her nails when going up and down the stairs. We switched from Cap-A-Tread to NuCore because of the scratch resistance. By the way, I bought the Norske cutter for this stuff. I have a good table saw and it took care of the rip cuts but trying to get the right angles transferred from the stair tread template tool to the table saw was problematic. The Norske cutter not only made that part of the job more accurate but it definitely made cutting this flooring so much easier, as well as fast, and way less messy. We're also going to be putting NuCore over our existing tile in all of our downstairs. I understand about making sure the floor is level and I plan to do that. I was wondering about the weight of the stove and refrigerator sitting on top of this flooring. Is there any information that you know of on how well it is supposed to hold up? The directions sheet in the box of flooring doesn't really address this other than to say that you shouldn't install cabinets over the flooring. That right there gives me pause when considering the weight of the fridge on only four points of contact. Can you share your experience with kitchen appliances sitting on NuCore over a period of time?
I love your videos and how informative they are! I was wondering if you knew the name of the Lifeproof flooring you use in your demonstration. I have been looking at the Nucore performance Regal Forge because we want to go with a grey tone, but when I recently went into the Floor and Decor store to see it on display, the color was more of a beige compared to the box I bought back in May. I'm worried about the color variation, so I wanted to check out the beautiful grey Lifeproof you have.
Thank you. You are a huge help. I think which ever way we go we will be happy. I think we like the color of the performance Cumberland a little better than the nucore satin pewter. That may decide it
At the end of the video you were all over the place. I couldn’t tell what was which or which was what. I’m not criticizing you, I just couldn’t tell what product you were talking about at certain times. When explaining differences please mention brands at critical intervals. Thank you for taking time to make reviews.
Great video, Tim. I’m wondering what the thickness of the Lifeproof was that you did all these tests on. I would think this would be a big factor in your test results. I’m looking at purchasing the 22 or 30mm Lifeproof as Nucore Performance is so limited in their colors. Thanks!
This man May come off silly but I think that’s his entertaining side but on a serious note I feel this man is a master at his craft I definitely would take advice from him
Love your videos. Thanks for the help. Have been debating on what brand to use on our family room floor. Coretec Lifeproof were other choices. Finally decided on nucore satin pewter. However There are a lot of negative reviews on nucore. Any recommendations or thoughts on why that is occurring. I really trust your opinion. You are very thorough
There are a few reasons why there are negative reviews out there on Nucore I think. First, there was an older Nucore that was Pretty Thin not the nice rigid core we have today and I think a lot of the bad reviews that refer to denting etc are on that product. Another reason is there are a lot of small flooring stores & installers that sell flooring that lose a TON of business to big box stores like Floor N Decor and that makes a lot of people hate the product I think some of those “reviews” are fake. I don’t sell product, unless a customer really really wants me to, SO that means I’m not bias I don’t care who my customers buy their floor from I just install what people buy then give my professional opinion on what I think of it. I think NuCore is great! It’s easy to install, it looks great and is super durable! You will be happy with it! Satin Pewter is a beautiful color!
Hello, thank you for the great videos, I enjoy them a lot. It seems like technology in this sector is always changing but somehow I always feel that lifeproof flooring has an edge with ur tests? That being said, have you tried the Lowe's smartcore flooring in comparison? Also, what have u done with in installations that have a metal railing with square bolted baseplates that were originally under carpet? Thanks :)
Should have tossed the Nucore into a bucket of water for a few days to demonstrate that is not 100% waterproof like the Lifeproof floor is. I bet the cork backing on Nucore would have sucked up water and caused mold - not an idealt product for the basement IMO and I suspect being stone based, it would not be a great insulator against cold, which is a consideration in northern climates. You have some great vids and I watched a bunch before I installed my floor and it was very helpful and gave me a lot of confidence to do my own.
Thank You! I’m happy I was able to help you gain the confidence and knowledge to install your floor and I bet it looks awesome!! I agree with you about the Nucore performance probably not being the best for cold climates since the Nucore has stone in it. I’ve done the bucket of water test in one of my first videos for Lifeproof and I think the original Nucore. If I install the performance again and do another vid I’ll do the bucket test for sure!
the Nucore Performance is 100% waterproof.. the rubber/foam backing on LifeProof is considered entry level with most high end brands. Shaw puts cork backing on all of their top of the line stuff and they also indicate it is 100% waterproof, and they used to use rubber/foam on their cheap entry level stuff... many other brands have 100% waterproof options with cork backings.
Would a miter saw be able to make the necessary cuts with this product? Say if you tilted the boards in various ways? I can definitely see the advantage of a table saw. No doubt at all. But I’d love to buy a miter saw instead so I can do base trim and lots of other projects and overlap the equipment budget a bit. If I have to get both I will but it’s far less than ideal from a storage perspective as well.
Should you put an underlayment if the NuCore already had cork padding? I'd like to get thus installed upstairs for my kids rooms. My bedroom is directly below theirs and I worry about sound of walking or stomping around.
Love your videos sir! Question for you, if you were installing a vinyl plank in your personal home, what would you install? What would you consider the best value for your dollar? I am in the process of building a new home and would love to save a couple of bucks but not at the expense of a huge drop in quality.
thank you for the video. In you previous video, you mention that Nucore doesn't advertise their safety rating on their boxes and I can't seem to find anything on "floor score" or formaldehyde. Also no information on who manufactures for Nucore. Did you find any additional info on these subjects? Seems like there too many unknown factors on this brand
hey Tim. Love the videos and info. Thanks for sharing. We are very interested in this New Nucore Performance product. We like the wear layer. My only concern is the car and hammer drop test. If it is just laying flat installed on the floor and a hammer or a large kitchen pad dropped on it would it shatter like a tile? is the better Life proof with the 22 wear layer a good product? or should we go with something like Shaw? Our heads are about to explode trying to figure it out. I have a Oscillating tool, JigSaw, 4 1/5 circular, and a regular chop saw. I can get a small table saw. Also, is the cork a better backing or is the stuff on LifeProof ok? Terry
For scratching, the Nucore Performance is FAR better than Lifeproof. As long as the subfloor is flat and there aren’t any spaces between the subfloor and the Nucore you’ll be fine as far as cracking. I do those test as far EXTREMES. When I dropped the hammer flat down on it it didn’t crack there has to be a space under it to crack it like tile. The difference in the attached pad isn’t really anything except with the Nucore u need a separate plastic like visqueen and with lifeproof you don’t.
For scratching, the Nucore Performance is FAR better than Lifeproof. As long as the subfloor is flat and there aren’t any spaces between the subfloor and the Nucore you’ll be fine as far as cracking. I do those test as far EXTREMES. When I dropped the hammer flat down on it it didn’t crack there has to be a space under it to crack it like tile. The difference in the attached pad isn’t really anything except with the Nucore u need a separate plastic like visqueen and with lifeproof you don’t. Thanks so much for watching!
My wife has foot problems, so we're concerned that the nucore doesn't have enough give to be comfortable for her to stand on. Do you recommend anything that's a little softer on the feet but still pretty durable?
Hey Tim great videos. I was wondering if you’ve installed MSI Everlife LVT in the past. And had any thoughts on it’s ease of install and quality of material. Thanks in advance.
It’s an Ok floor, but do NOT use a tapping block because the edges are fragile during installation. Once you get it installed it’s not too bad. I’ve never installed it myself, but I researched it for you. It does have an older locking system (which there’s nothing wrong with you just have to be more careful) it seems the most complaints are from people who broke the locking system by using a tapping block. So use my tapping block replacement trick (I talk about it in multiple videos if You haven’t seen it just let me know)
It’s an Ok floor, but do NOT use a tapping block because the edges are fragile during installation. Once you get it installed it’s not too bad. I’ve never installed it myself, but I researched it for you. It does have an older locking system (which there’s nothing wrong with you just have to be more careful) it seems the most complaints are from people who broke the locking system by using a tapping block. So use my tapping block replacement trick (I talk about it in multiple videos if You haven’t seen it just let me know)
I live in NY , I am leaning towards installing about 1000 sqft of Nucore Performance in my living room, bedrooms , and hallway. I saw you commented about using stone core in colder climates, do you think it's a mistake to install in a place like NY?
Is the subfloor is not even let say on the grout area those line that are like 1/4 inch would that be enough you think for the Nucore Performance to crack if some heavy does fall over it? Or you need a much bigger gap. Thanks.
My basement floor is not perfectly flat, I've laid down dricore subfloor, but there are still there are slight curves in it, but no more than 1/4" over 10'. Will lifeproof or nucore performance work over this?
I purchased regular NuCore after my living room was flooded. Not happy with it as the joints were snapping like twigs. I would never purchase anything NuCore after that expensive mistake.
just wanna say to all the 60k people who watched this video and didn't like it, nothing will ever please you. This man DROVE HIS CAR onto these planks and literally almost put an eye out shooting them with a nail gun. Shame on you.
I am considering LVP to install over existing ceramic tile. I'd rather not have to chip out all the existing tile on the 1700 sf floor. What would you recommend... NuCore Performance or Lifeproof? Thanks!
Nucore Performance needs an extremely flat subfloor so it depends on the type of tile you have and how flat it is. If it’s at all uneven you’re better off going with the Lifeproof or the original Nucore or you may not like the way it feels when you walk on it. Lifeproof will flex and bend to the shape of the floor underneath. The Nucore Performance will not bend it’s VERY stiff so it needs a VERY even subfloor. 1700 ft of tile is a lot and there’s a chance you have high or low spots in your tile floor.
how could this stuff be any good , drop a hammer and it breaks like V.C.T. tile, the face must have stone in it not just the core,which means if you roll something heavy and the subfloor aint perfect it will crack , minute mark 8:10 tell me what you think????
As long as the subfloor is flat it should be fine but yea if there’s a space it’s definitely going to crack, which is the drawback to it. I think what they were going for was to appeal to people who want tile but want something that won’t scratch and is easier to install than tile. I personally don’t like tile, but some people LOVE it. It’s the best I’ve seen for scratching, people just have to be SURE they have a VERY even subfloor before installing it. They say it’s just the core that is stone but I see what you mean.
Your flex test at 2.33 is questionable. You held the regular one at the edge with no support from your elbow, but your preferred one was not. You are a biased.
Whatever you do, don't buy Duralux from Floor and Decor! Scratches easily and if the floor isn't PERFECT it doesn't lock together properly. Floor and Decor is garbage.
Duralux is their really cheap stuff. I looked at the different panels at floor and decor and there was night and day difference between Nucor and duralux. Not saying that floor and decor is really good, but I do think they have pretty significant differences in their offerings.
What ISN’T better than LifeProof? Heck, Flooret’s Modin base LVP offering is $0.80 per square foot cheaper than LifeProof’s best available 20mil flooring, and it has a better warranty. LifeProof is garbage
I'll have to remember to not carry a hammer while I'm installing my nucore across my stairs. Your car test is unreasonable. Your Nucore floor won't fail under your couch, either.
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I installed the Nucore performance about 4 yrs ago based on your reviews. I have kids and an active dog and went with performance. I loved the product and the final look. I also installed per the manufacturer's instructions including the recommended underlayment from Floor & Decor. During the installation I took extra effort to make sure the slab was as even as possible and that the locking system was correctly engaged. I am sad to report however, that the floor is now lifting and popping in some areas even with recommended expansion gap. Also, I've had some chips and what makes it worse is that its in the center of the room. With the product being so hard there is no way to replace the planks without removing multiple rows if not all. I felt I made an investment and went with a product I thought should last for ( lifetime) I understand nothing is "lifeproof" but it was a significant expense for me to do the whole house and now have to essentially have to replace the flooring. If anyone has experienced similar issues and was able to correct them without full replacement I would love some pointers.
I just got done putting some NuCore Performance on our stairs. We have a Golden Retriever and we wanted something that would resist her nails when going up and down the stairs. We switched from Cap-A-Tread to NuCore because of the scratch resistance.
By the way, I bought the Norske cutter for this stuff. I have a good table saw and it took care of the rip cuts but trying to get the right angles transferred from the stair tread template tool to the table saw was problematic. The Norske cutter not only made that part of the job more accurate but it definitely made cutting this flooring so much easier, as well as fast, and way less messy.
We're also going to be putting NuCore over our existing tile in all of our downstairs. I understand about making sure the floor is level and I plan to do that. I was wondering about the weight of the stove and refrigerator sitting on top of this flooring. Is there any information that you know of on how well it is supposed to hold up? The directions sheet in the box of flooring doesn't really address this other than to say that you shouldn't install cabinets over the flooring. That right there gives me pause when considering the weight of the fridge on only four points of contact.
Can you share your experience with kitchen appliances sitting on NuCore over a period of time?
This series is awesome. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Great job on your videos and can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge.
I love your videos and how informative they are! I was wondering if you knew the name of the Lifeproof flooring you use in your demonstration. I have been looking at the Nucore performance Regal Forge because we want to go with a grey tone, but when I recently went into the Floor and Decor store to see it on display, the color was more of a beige compared to the box I bought back in May. I'm worried about the color variation, so I wanted to check out the beautiful grey Lifeproof you have.
Great video. Thanks for putting this kind of time into the video.
Thank you. You are a huge help. I think which ever way we go we will be happy. I think we like the color of the performance Cumberland a little better than the nucore satin pewter. That may decide it
Great work on your videos!!!
At the end of the video you were all over the place. I couldn’t tell what was which or which was what. I’m not criticizing you, I just couldn’t tell what product you were talking about at certain times. When explaining differences please mention brands at critical intervals.
Thank you for taking time to make reviews.
good info. thanks
Great video, Tim. I’m wondering what the thickness of the Lifeproof was that you did all these tests on. I would think this would be a big factor in your test results. I’m looking at purchasing the 22 or 30mm Lifeproof as Nucore Performance is so limited in their colors. Thanks!
This man May come off silly but I think that’s his entertaining side but on a serious note I feel this man is a master at his craft I definitely would take advice from him
Love your videos. Thanks for the help. Have been debating on what brand to use on our family room floor. Coretec Lifeproof were other choices. Finally decided on nucore satin pewter. However There are a lot of negative reviews on nucore. Any recommendations or thoughts on why that is occurring. I really trust your opinion. You are very thorough
There are a few reasons why there are negative reviews out there on Nucore I think. First, there was an older Nucore that was Pretty Thin not the nice rigid core we have today and I think a lot of the bad reviews that refer to denting etc are on that product. Another reason is there are a lot of small flooring stores & installers that sell flooring that lose a TON of business to big box stores like Floor N Decor and that makes a lot of people hate the product I think some of those “reviews” are fake. I don’t sell product, unless a customer really really wants me to, SO that means I’m not bias I don’t care who my customers buy their floor from I just install what people buy then give my professional opinion on what I think of it. I think NuCore is great! It’s easy to install, it looks great and is super durable! You will be happy with it! Satin Pewter is a beautiful color!
Could the performance handle a refrigerator being moved and resting on it? Thanks!
I want to know too
What are you using for stair tread? Bending the Nucore Performance? Does Nucore sell matching transition pieces?
Hello, thank you for the great videos, I enjoy them a lot. It seems like technology in this sector is always changing but somehow I always feel that lifeproof flooring has an edge with ur tests? That being said, have you tried the Lowe's smartcore flooring in comparison?
Also, what have u done with in installations that have a metal railing with square bolted baseplates that were originally under carpet?
Thanks :)
Should have tossed the Nucore into a bucket of water for a few days to demonstrate that is not 100% waterproof like the Lifeproof floor is. I bet the cork backing on Nucore would have sucked up water and caused mold - not an idealt product for the basement IMO and I suspect being stone based, it would not be a great insulator against cold, which is a consideration in northern climates.
You have some great vids and I watched a bunch before I installed my floor and it was very helpful and gave me a lot of confidence to do my own.
Thank You! I’m happy I was able to help you gain the confidence and knowledge to install your floor and I bet it looks awesome!! I agree with you about the Nucore performance probably not being the best for cold climates since the Nucore has stone in it. I’ve done the bucket of water test in one of my first videos for Lifeproof and I think the original Nucore. If I install the performance again and do another vid I’ll do the bucket test for sure!
the Nucore Performance is 100% waterproof.. the rubber/foam backing on LifeProof is considered entry level with most high end brands. Shaw puts cork backing on all of their top of the line stuff and they also indicate it is 100% waterproof, and they used to use rubber/foam on their cheap entry level stuff... many other brands have 100% waterproof options with cork backings.
Would a miter saw be able to make the necessary cuts with this product? Say if you tilted the boards in various ways?
I can definitely see the advantage of a table saw. No doubt at all.
But I’d love to buy a miter saw instead so I can do base trim and lots of other projects and overlap the equipment budget a bit.
If I have to get both I will but it’s far less than ideal from a storage perspective as well.
Go with the Nicore, but it has to have the Techtanium layer.
I juat bought the nucore vinyl planks..i newd a underlayment and was thinking the quiet walk for vinyl plants. Think
thats a good choice?
Whats your top pick for a underlayment?
What Nucore color is that in the beginning??!
Should you put an underlayment if the NuCore already had cork padding? I'd like to get thus installed upstairs for my kids rooms. My bedroom is directly below theirs and I worry about sound of walking or stomping around.
They need to join forces. Lifeproofs durability in the plank itself with nucores scratch resistance formula.
Can you provide information / link on the Silver Cap for the Nucore? Thanks
what is the metal trim on the bottom of the walls?
What happens if you drop hammer on installed floor?
Love your videos sir! Question for you, if you were installing a vinyl plank in your personal home, what would you install? What would you consider the best value for your dollar? I am in the process of building a new home and would love to save a couple of bucks but not at the expense of a huge drop in quality.
thank you for the video. In you previous video, you mention that Nucore doesn't advertise their safety rating on their boxes and I can't seem to find anything on "floor score" or formaldehyde. Also no information on who manufactures for Nucore. Did you find any additional info on these subjects? Seems like there too many unknown factors on this brand
If you were going to do a comparison you should have done a sound test, and water test, pets walking on it. That would have been helpful.
Do you think you would have to worry about moving a heavy bed with wheels on it?
does this come in a stone tile look or only wood planks?
What color was the life proof? Do you also know the wear layer ? Is it. 6mil ?
Safety glasses please when stapling!!!!
difference between nucore and nucore performance?
Was the DuraLux plank their cheapest 3mm or their better Duralux Performance brand?
hey Tim. Love the videos and info. Thanks for sharing. We are very interested in this New Nucore Performance product. We like the wear layer. My only concern is the car and hammer drop test. If it is just laying flat installed on the floor and a hammer or a large kitchen pad dropped on it would it shatter like a tile? is the better Life proof with the 22 wear layer a good product? or should we go with something like Shaw? Our heads are about to explode trying to figure it out. I have a Oscillating tool, JigSaw, 4 1/5 circular, and a regular chop saw. I can get a small table saw. Also, is the cork a better backing or is the stuff on LifeProof ok? Terry
For scratching, the Nucore Performance is FAR better than Lifeproof. As long as the subfloor is flat and there aren’t any spaces between the subfloor and the Nucore you’ll be fine as far as cracking. I do those test as far EXTREMES. When I dropped the hammer flat down on it it didn’t crack there has to be a space under it to crack it like tile. The difference in the attached pad isn’t really anything except with the Nucore u need a separate plastic like visqueen and with lifeproof you don’t.
For scratching, the Nucore Performance is FAR better than Lifeproof. As long as the subfloor is flat and there aren’t any spaces between the subfloor and the Nucore you’ll be fine as far as cracking. I do those test as far EXTREMES. When I dropped the hammer flat down on it it didn’t crack there has to be a space under it to crack it like tile. The difference in the attached pad isn’t really anything except with the Nucore u need a separate plastic like visqueen and with lifeproof you don’t. Thanks so much for watching!
NuCore is “GreenGuard Gold” certified.
Hi there! We are debating between NuCore in Whistling Hills and Brunelli in Taranto. Have you ever worked with Brunelli? Opinions?
No I haven’t worked with Brunelli where is it from? There are SO many brands!
I think the distribution center is in Miami, but I don’t know where the product was manufactured.
Love life proof 👍
My wife has foot problems, so we're concerned that the nucore doesn't have enough give to be comfortable for her to stand on. Do you recommend anything that's a little softer on the feet but still pretty durable?
Hey Jones, question, what mil wear layer or LifeProof product are you doing the testing on with the scratch resistance
What is the best flooring for dogs who constantly pee/urinate on the floor?
doggy training.
Yea. When I'm walking through my house with a hammer, I always make sure my flooring is resting at a 45° angle. 😆
Hey Tim great videos. I was wondering if you’ve installed MSI Everlife LVT in the past. And had any thoughts on it’s ease of install and quality of material. Thanks in advance.
It’s an Ok floor, but do NOT use a tapping block because the edges are fragile during installation. Once you get it installed it’s not too bad. I’ve never installed it myself, but I researched it for you. It does have an older locking system (which there’s nothing wrong with you just have to be more careful) it seems the most complaints are from people who broke the locking system by using a tapping block. So use my tapping block replacement trick (I talk about it in multiple videos if You haven’t seen it just let me know)
It’s an Ok floor, but do NOT use a tapping block because the edges are fragile during installation. Once you get it installed it’s not too bad. I’ve never installed it myself, but I researched it for you. It does have an older locking system (which there’s nothing wrong with you just have to be more careful) it seems the most complaints are from people who broke the locking system by using a tapping block. So use my tapping block replacement trick (I talk about it in multiple videos if You haven’t seen it just let me know)
Thanks for the reply. Any input on Gemcore by Reward?
What mm did you install?
I live in NY , I am leaning towards installing about 1000 sqft of Nucore Performance in my living room, bedrooms , and hallway. I saw you commented about using stone core in colder climates, do you think it's a mistake to install in a place like NY?
Is the subfloor is not even let say on the grout area those line that are like 1/4 inch would that be enough you think for the Nucore Performance to crack if some heavy does fall over it? Or you need a much bigger gap.
Thanks.
You’d probably be alright if it’s just grout lines as long as the tile it self is level
Jones Knows thanks you.
I would have it installed by a professional.
Is the Lifeproof SVP OR WPC?
wpc
I wonder why you need a plastic underlayment for the Nucore and not the Lifeproof. Isn't the Nucore a waterproof vinyl plank?
Nucore is cork . Not really water proof as they say it is. Meaning it will absorb water and create molds
Coretec?
Lifeproof has like a 6 mil wear layer. That’s low.
My basement floor is not perfectly flat, I've laid down dricore subfloor, but there are still there are slight curves in it, but no more than 1/4" over 10'. Will lifeproof or nucore performance work over this?
Yes that should be fine for either floor.
I purchased regular NuCore after my living room was flooded. Not happy with it as the joints were snapping like twigs. I would never purchase anything NuCore after that expensive mistake.
Floors aren’t installed on a hollow slope.
just wanna say to all the 60k people who watched this video and didn't like it, nothing will ever please you. This man DROVE HIS CAR onto these planks and literally almost put an eye out shooting them with a nail gun. Shame on you.
What characteristics would you recommend in a vinyl when going over an imperfect subfloor?
I am considering LVP to install over existing ceramic tile. I'd rather not have to chip out all the existing tile on the 1700 sf floor. What would you recommend... NuCore Performance or Lifeproof? Thanks!
Nucore Performance needs an extremely flat subfloor so it depends on the type of tile you have and how flat it is. If it’s at all uneven you’re better off going with the Lifeproof or the original Nucore or you may not like the way it feels when you walk on it. Lifeproof will flex and bend to the shape of the floor underneath. The Nucore Performance will not bend it’s VERY stiff so it needs a VERY even subfloor. 1700 ft of tile is a lot and there’s a chance you have high or low spots in your tile floor.
how could this stuff be any good , drop a hammer and it breaks like V.C.T. tile, the face must have stone in it not just the core,which means if you roll something heavy and the subfloor aint perfect it will crack , minute mark 8:10 tell me what you think????
As long as the subfloor is flat it should be fine but yea if there’s a space it’s definitely going to crack, which is the drawback to it. I think what they were going for was to appeal to people who want tile but want something that won’t scratch and is easier to install than tile. I personally don’t like tile, but some people LOVE it. It’s the best I’ve seen for scratching, people just have to be SURE they have a VERY even subfloor before installing it. They say it’s just the core that is stone but I see what you mean.
NuCore has a “GreenGuard Gold” VOC rating.
Your flex test at 2.33 is questionable. You held the regular one at the edge with no support from your elbow, but your preferred one was not. You are a biased.
Whatever you do, don't buy Duralux from Floor and Decor! Scratches easily and if the floor isn't PERFECT it doesn't lock together properly. Floor and Decor is garbage.
Duralux is their really cheap stuff. I looked at the different panels at floor and decor and there was night and day difference between Nucor and duralux. Not saying that floor and decor is really good, but I do think they have pretty significant differences in their offerings.
What ISN’T better than LifeProof? Heck, Flooret’s Modin base LVP offering is $0.80 per square foot cheaper than LifeProof’s best available 20mil flooring, and it has a better warranty. LifeProof is garbage
and their signature line has a 40 mil wear layer! Nothing compares and that's what I plan to use! $4.00 sq ft.
nucore performance is no good. it is literally a tile, but it is a skinny long tile......
I'll have to remember to not carry a hammer while I'm installing my nucore across my stairs. Your car test is unreasonable. Your Nucore floor won't fail under your couch, either.