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Waterproof & LVP

Wood Looks.
Waterproof Performance.

The look of wood or stone over a fully waterproof core. Built for kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, and basements.

Access to leading manufacturers — wood looks, stone looks, waterproof cores & price points
Construction

Realistic visuals over a waterproof core

Modern waterproof LVP is built in layers: a durable clear wear surface, a high-resolution wood or stone visual, a rigid waterproof core, and often an attached pad for sound and comfort. The result is a floor that resists moisture, installs efficiently, and holds up well in active rooms.

Stylized blueprint of waterproof LVP construction, exploded into its layers: a clear wear layer, a printed decorative visual layer, a rigid waterproof core, and an attached pad, with detail insets for the surface texture and the locking edge.13425
1Clear Wear LayerThe protective surface layer, measured in mil, that helps resist scratches, scuffs, and everyday wear
2Decorative Visual LayerThe high-resolution wood, stone, or tile image that creates the look of the floor
3Rigid Waterproof CoreSPC, WPC, or PVC-free polymer construction designed to resist water and help the plank stay stable
4Attached PadFoam, IXPE, or cork backing that can improve sound, comfort, and minor subfloor smoothing
5Locking Edge ProfileClick-lock edges that join plank to plank for a floating, glueless installation
The Gold Select Line

Three waterproof plank lines, one step apart

Every Gold Select line is a rigid stone-polymer core with an attached acoustic pad, rated for homes and light-commercial spaces. What changes as you step up is how thick the plank is, how big the boards are, and how far the texture and colorway range go.

Bright basement family and play room with soft grey Gold Select Essentials flooring
Tier 1 · Good

Gold Select Essentials

A rigid stone-core plank for everyday homes. Spill-proof top to bottom, quiet underfoot, easy to live with.

Finished basement media room with rustic Barnwood Oak Gold Select Pro flooring
Tier 2 · Better

Gold Select Pro

Wider, longer boards in a heavier build. Made for high-traffic homes and light-commercial jobs.

Bourbon Oak Gold Select Elite flooring running from a luxury great room to a covered patio and pool
Tier 3 · Best

Gold Select Elite

Our thickest build and the top of the Riftline line, in our widest and most refined colorway range.

Placement

Built for the rooms that work hard

Kitchens, baths, laundry, mudrooms, basements — anywhere spills and moisture rule out wood, waterproof LVP is at home. Above, on, or below grade.

Waterproof CoreThe plank core is designed to resist water — a strong option for moisture-prone rooms
Great for Wet AreasKitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and finished basements
Flexible Subfloor OptionsOver concrete or plywood — above, on, or below grade when the subfloor is properly prepared
KitchensBathroomsFinished BasementsLaundry Rooms & MudroomsConcrete SlabsRadiant Heat (product-dependent)
Installation Methods

The right method for your subfloor

Nail-down, glue-down, or floating — it depends on what’s under the floor and the construction you choose. Our crews install all three.

Nail-Down

Solid hardwood plank being blind-nailed through the tongue into a plywood subfloor
Wood subfloors — plywood or plank
Solid & engineered hardwood
Pros

Rock-solid, permanent hold

The traditional feel underfoot

Cons

Needs a wood subfloor — nails can’t grip concrete

Glue-Down

Engineered hardwood plank being set into troweled adhesive ridges over a concrete slab
Concrete slabs & wood subfloors
Engineered hardwood & LVP
Pros

Direct, stable bond — quiet underfoot

The standard over concrete

Cons

Slower installation; harder to replace later

Floating

Floating plank being angled into the locking edge of the previous row over an underlayment pad
Most subfloors, over a pad
LVP & floating engineered
Pros

Fast, clean installation

Forgiving of minor subfloor flaws

Cons

Softer sound underfoot; not for floors finished on site

Which Construction Goes Where
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PlywoodAt or above ground
ConcreteAt ground level*
Concrete basementBelow ground

* Solid can sometimes be glued to a dry, tested slab at ground level — ask us. We usually recommend engineered there. Every floor is installed to its manufacturer’s specifications.

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Quality & Price

Waterproof plank — tier overview

How the three Gold Select lines step up, from practical value to flagship performance. Specifications are manufacturer-published; the full spec sheet for each line lives one click deeper.

1Tier 1 · Good
Gold Select Essentials

Everyday waterproof performance at the sharpest price.

Use Case
Line illustration of a refinished basement with a staircase and waterproof plank flooring

Budget-conscious remodels, rentals, basements & secondary spaces

Waterproof performance and clean appearance over premium realism.

Build

SPC · 5.5 mm

4 mm core + 1.5 mm IXPE pad

Firm rigid-core feel with good everyday dent resistance.

Wear Layer
12mil

A practical residential wear layer for normal household traffic.

Visuals

7.21″ × 48.04″ planks · micro bevel

Standard embossed texture; clean, straightforward wood-look visuals.

Pad & Locking

Attached IXPE pad · I4F click-lock

IIC 73 / STC 72 with the pad attached. Glue-free install.

Most Specified
2Tier 2 · Better
Gold Select Pro

Stronger specs, better feel, and more convincing visuals.

Use Case
Line illustration of an apartment living room with a sectional sofa and waterproof plank flooring

Main living areas, family homes & GC projects

The easiest step up to make — noticeably better without flagship pricing.

Build

SPC · 6.0 mm

4.5 mm core + 1.5 mm IXPE pad

A thicker core that bridges minor subfloor imperfections.

Wear Layer
20mil

A commercial-grade wear layer for busier homes and light-commercial spaces.

Visuals

9.06″ × 59.85″ planks · wide & long format

Embossed-in-register (EIR) — texture aligned to the printed grain.

Pad & Locking

Attached IXPE pad · I4F click-lock

IIC 73 / STC 72 with the pad attached. Glue-free install.

3Tier 3 · Best
Gold Select Elite

Flagship performance for premium homes, large spaces, and design-driven jobs.

Use Case
Line illustration of a large open-concept home with kitchen island and continuous plank flooring

High-traffic homes, open floor plans, premium remodels & client-facing GC proposals

Substantial underfoot — the closest step to real hardwood.

Build

SPC · 7.0 mm

5.5 mm core + 1.5 mm IXPE pad

Our thickest build — the most substantial underfoot in the line.

Wear Layer
20mil

The same commercial-grade wear layer as Pro — Elite steps up on build, not durability.

Visuals

8.98″ × 59.85″ planks · our widest colorway range

Embossed-in-register (EIR) — the strongest hardwood-like presentation.

Pad & Locking

Attached IXPE pad · UNICLIC click-lock

IIC 73 / STC 72. Cork-pad colorways available — Elite only.

Explore the Look

Find your floor by look, not by spec sheet

Start with the look you want, then we'll help narrow the right construction and performance level. Waterproof LVP can create oak, walnut, hickory, weathered wood, stone, tile, and specialty patterns — with the practicality of a waterproof floor.

Looks
Flat-lay of natural pale golden oak-look luxury vinyl planks
Oak LookThe everyday favorite — natural, versatile, and easy to use throughout the home
Flat-lay of rich dark walnut-look luxury vinyl planks
Walnut LookRich, warm browns for a more elevated, dramatic look
Flat-lay of high-variation hickory-look luxury vinyl planks
Hickory LookBold grain movement, stronger contrast, and natural-looking variation
Flat-lay of weathered grey wood-look luxury vinyl planks
Weathered & GreyLight, casual, and modern with a weathered or coastal feel
Flat-lay of stone-look luxury vinyl tile with tight grout lines
Stone & Tile LookStone, marble, and tile visuals with a warmer, more forgiving feel underfoot
Flat-lay of greige-oak luxury vinyl planks in a herringbone pattern
Specialty & PatternsHerringbone, wide-plank, and designer formats for a more custom look
Tone
Light & Blonde
Natural
Warm Brown
Dark & Espresso
Grey & Whitewashed
Texture
Close-up of standard embossed surface texture on light-oak luxury vinyl plank
EmbossedPressed surface texture for an authentic wood look and feel at every price point
Close-up of embossed-in-register texture aligned to the printed grain on wide greige-oak plank
Registered (EIR)Embossed-in-register — texture aligned to the printed grain for the most realistic feel
In the Room
Mudroom with built-in bench, coat hooks, and light-oak waterproof LVP flooring
Spa-like bathroom with freestanding tub and dark walnut-look waterproof LVP flooring
Bright farmhouse laundry room with pale-oak waterproof LVP flooring
See samples in your own space.Color, texture, sheen, and pattern repeat can look different from room to room — samples help you choose with confidence.
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Key Terms

The shorthand, decoded

Waterproof flooring comes with a lot of acronyms. These are the terms worth knowing before you compare products.

SPC
Stone-plastic composite — a dense, rigid core known for a firm feel and strong dimensional stability.
WPC
Wood-plastic composite — a slightly softer core that often feels warmer and quieter underfoot.
RPC
Rigid polymer composite — often used to describe PVC-free or alternative polymer cores with a stronger sustainability position.
EIR
Embossed-in-register — surface texture aligned with the printed grain for a more realistic wood look.
mil
A measurement for wear-layer thickness. One mil equals 1/1000 of an inch; higher mil ratings generally mean more surface protection.
Why Riftline

The Riftline Edge

Every Price Point

From practical value floors to higher-performance waterproof plank, we help match the product to the room, budget, and expected traffic.

Statewide Reach

Based in Northern New Jersey, with a second hub in Ocean County — serving homeowners and contractors throughout the state.

Job-Site Fluent

Clean work, clear scheduling, and coordination with homeowners, designers, GCs, builders, and remodelers.

Residential & Commercial

From single rooms and renovations to rentals, buildouts, commercial spaces, and larger projects.

For builders, GCs, and remodelers.Trade pricing, product specs, lead times, samples, and submittal-ready details from a flooring partner who knows the job site.
Get Started

Let's find the right waterproof floor

Tell us where the floor is going, what subfloor you have, and the look you want. We'll help compare the right waterproof options, bring samples, measure on site, and give you clear numbers.

Free In-Home Consultation

We review the space, check the subfloor, and help narrow the right waterproof options.

Request Samples

See color, texture, sheen, and pattern repeat in your own light.

Match My Floor

Send a photo of your room, cabinets, or existing flooring and we'll recommend close-fit options.

Get a Project Quote

Clear pricing based on the actual space, product, subfloor, and installation method.