Finding Your Perfect COREtec Floor Collection

COREtec has become a leader in the flooring industry, renowned for its waterproof, durable, and stylish luxury vinyl products.

However, with several collections to choose from, it can be a challenge to know which one is the right fit for your home. Let’s discuss the various options.

Understanding the COREtec Difference

All COREtec flooring shares a few key, patented features that set it apart: a 100% waterproof core, a highly-durable wear layer, and an attached cork underlayment.

These layers work together to create a floor that is stable, quiet, warm, and comfortable.

The main differences between the collections lie in the composition of the core and the thickness of the wear layer, which determine their best use.

Coretec’s Different Collections

COREtec Originals:

• The Original Comfort: The COREtec Originals collection is what made the brand famous. It features a Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) core. This core is known for being lighter, quieter, and warmer underfoot.
• Ideal For: This collection is perfect for residential use where comfort and noise reduction are high priorities. It’s an excellent choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and second stories where you want a comfortable, quiet floor.
• Key Features:
  • WPC Core: Provides a softer feel and excellent sound absorption.
  • Realistic Wood and Stone Looks: A wide variety of styles and colors to choose from.
  • Waterproof: 100% waterproof core means it can be installed in kitchens and bathrooms.

COREtec Pro:

• The Commercial-Grade Performer: The COREtec Pro collection is built for ultimate durability. It features a Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) core, which is denser and more rigid than the WPC core in the Originals collection.
• Ideal For: While it’s built for commercial spaces, this collection is an excellent choice for residential homes that see very high traffic, or have very large, heavy pieces of furniture. It is highly resistant to dents and scratches. It’s also a great option for basements and any area where maximum dent resistance is a must.
• Key Features:
  • SPC Core: Provides superior dent resistance and durability.
  • Thicker Wear Layer: Designed to withstand the demands of heavy commercial traffic.
  • Waterproof: 100% waterproof core.

COREtec Tile:

• The Ultimate Tile Alternative: COREtec Tile is a game-changer for those who love the look of tile but want the benefits of COREtec. This collection features a rigid core and is designed to be installed with a real grout, creating a stunning, realistic tile floor without the coldness or difficult installation of traditional tile.
• Ideal For: Kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways where you want the authentic look of a grouted tile floor.
• Key Features:
  • Integrated Grout Line: The planks are designed to be grouted, providing a hyper-realistic tile look.
  • Waterproof: 100% waterproof core.
  • Durable: The rigid core provides excellent dent resistance.

How to Choose the Right COREtec Collection

• For Maximum Comfort and Quiet: Choose COREtec Originals with its WPC core. It’s the best option for living rooms and bedrooms where you’ll be spending time relaxing.
• For Ultimate Durability and Dent Resistance: Choose COREtec Pro. It’s the perfect solution for busy homes with large, active families, pets, or in spaces where heavy furniture will be placed.
• For the Look of Grouted Tile: Choose COREtec Tile. It provides the authentic aesthetic of a grouted tile floor with the waterproof, comfortable benefits of COREtec.

GC Flooring is Your Go-To for All Things COREtec & Expertise

Navigating COREtec’s different collections is all about understanding your priorities. Whether you need a soft, quiet floor, a rock-solid, dent-resistant one, or the classic look of grouted tile, COREtec has a collection designed specifically for you.

Contact or Visit GC Flooring in Ottawa, ON, to explore our extensive selection of COREtec flooring. Since opening our doors in 1995, we’ve added to the value of family homes and businesses with superior quality floor coverings that not only meet individual needs and budgets, but also reflect unique tastes.