Choosing the right flooring brand is one of the most impactful decisions in any flooring installation project. In Brevard County, where humidity, heat, and salt air test building materials in ways that drier climates never will, brand selection matters more than in most markets. This guide compares the major LVP flooring brands for Florida homeowners planning projects on the Space Coast.
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Who Makes the Major LVP Flooring Brands?
How to read this guide: facts in the table come from company filings and the brands' own websites, linked inline, as checked on October 10, 2026. Sections marked "ELSO's perspective" are our professional opinion as a Brevard County installer. We do not publish star ratings, review counts or prices we cannot source.
| Brand | Company | Example lines and published specs |
|---|---|---|
| COREtec | Shaw Industries (Shaw) | COREtec Pro Enhanced: SPC core, 20 mil wear layer, attached cork; Scratchless: PVC-free mineral core (COREtec) |
| Shaw Floors | Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company (Shaw) | Residential flooring brand listed by Shaw; compare the specific product sheet |
| Mohawk | Mohawk Industries (Mohawk 2025 Form 10-K) | SolidTech Select: SPC, 20 mil wear layer, 100% waterproof; PureTech: PVC-free, made in USA (Mohawk Flooring) |
| Pergo, Quick-Step, IVC Home, Moduleo | Mohawk Industries brands, per its 2025 Form 10-K | Compare the specific product sheet for core, wear layer and warranty |
Mohawk describes itself in its 2025 annual report as the world's largest flooring company, with luxury vinyl tile among its products. We have not ranked brands with scores, because the right product depends on the room, the slab and the household.
What Is the Best LVP Flooring Brand for Florida?
ELSO's perspective: pick the product, not the logo. On Brevard County concrete slabs, the best LVP is a rigid core plank with a wear layer suited to your traffic, installed over a flat, moisture-tested slab with the underlayment the maker allows. Both COREtec Pro Enhanced and Mohawk SolidTech Select publish a 20 mil wear layer on an SPC core, so on spec they match; the differences are COREtec's attached cork for a softer, quieter feel and Mohawk PureTech's PVC-free, US-made option. See our COREtec vs Mohawk comparison for the details.
Which LVP Specs Matter Most on a Florida Slab?
- Core type: SPC (stone plastic composite) cores are rigid and dense; WPC cores are thicker and softer underfoot. Compare SPC to SPC when pricing.
- Wear layer: 20 mil is the level both COREtec and Mohawk publish on their upper SPC lines and suits kitchens, entries and pet households.
- Underlayment: planks with attached cork or pads should not get an extra foam layer unless the instructions allow it, because that can conflict with the warranty.
- Waterproof claims: a 100 percent waterproof plank resists surface spills, but it does not stop moisture rising through a slab. Test the slab first; see waterproof vs water-resistant LVP.
- Warranty: read the written residential and scratch or pet warranty for the exact product, not the brand's best line.
LVP Brands to Compare by Situation
- Whole-home install, comfort first: COREtec Pro Enhanced, for its SPC core with attached cork.
- Dogs, kids and heavy traffic: Mohawk PureTech Select, which Mohawk backs with a 15-year pet scratch warranty and lifetime WetProtect.
- Want to avoid PVC: compare Mohawk PureTech with COREtec Scratchless, both described by their makers as PVC-free.
- Budget rooms and rentals: compare entry lines on wear layer and warranty; see TrafficMaster vs LifeProof.
For full buying and installation detail, see our LVP buying guide for Florida and LVP installation process, or our flooring services. When you are ready, request a free estimate and we can price two brands installed on your floor plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major LVP flooring brands?
In Florida stores you will mostly see brands from two large makers. Shaw Industries, part of Berkshire Hathaway, sells COREtec and Shaw Floors. Mohawk Industries sells Mohawk, Pergo, Quick-Step, IVC Home and Moduleo, according to its 2025 annual report. Store brands and smaller specialists fill out the shelf, so check who makes a plank and compare its spec sheet and warranty before you buy.
What is the best LVP flooring brand for Florida homes?
There is no single best brand. For Brevard County homes on concrete slabs, choose a rigid core plank with a wear layer suited to your traffic, such as the 20 mil layer on COREtec Pro Enhanced or Mohawk SolidTech Select, and follow the maker's underlayment and slab moisture rules. COREtec adds attached cork for comfort, while Mohawk PureTech offers a PVC-free, US-made option with a pet scratch warranty.
Is a thicker wear layer worth it for LVP?
Usually, in busy rooms. The wear layer is the clear top coat that takes scratches and scuffs, and the upper SPC lines from both COREtec and Mohawk publish a 20 mil wear layer. For kitchens, entries and homes with pets or kids, 20 mil is a sensible target. In a guest room or closet, a thinner layer can be fine. Compare wear layers like for like when quotes differ in price.
Related Guides
- COREtec Flooring Review for Florida (2026)
- Shaw Flooring Review for Florida Homes (2026)
- Mohawk Flooring Review for Florida (2026)
- Mannington Flooring Review Florida for Florida (2026)
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