Smartcore vs. ????

[frjeff]

Insofar as interlocking/snap vinyl plank flooring, Smartcore appears to be the hands down winner from forum folks.

When visiting my nearest Lowes yesterday, it took me 20 minutes to get a clerk to assist. When I did, he was totally ignorant of flooring products. Also, no samples nor brochures available. I was so irritated that I walked out.

At a nearby Menards, I found 4-5 various snap together vinyl plank flooring manufacture's products. Most were the same specs as Smartcore. Service was astoundingly good with a clerk spending about 20 minutes sharing good tips, etc.

I am tempted to purchase one of their products, just because of my angst at Lowes. Brands included Innova and Excella.

Am I "cutting off my nose to spite my face here"?

Or. have others here purchased a non-Smartcore snap together vinyl and been satisfied in the performance?

Do not want to waste $$ on a junk product, but I tend to be "service" centered, and when not there, I tend not to deal with that seller.

Help appreciated.

[bluvalley]

I just purchased a similar product at Home Depot called Isocore. Same idea, multiple layers, waterproof, rigid. Hasn't been delivered yet, but curious to hear what others think.

thanks!

[mimiandrews]

Be sure to notice the manufacturer's temperature ratings for their product. I installed some stick-together Allure flooring in a mobile home that was not continuously air conditioned, and some of the seams opened up with the temperature changes.