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Remodeling Flooring Design Dilemma

Has anyone used Protec LVP by Diamond W?

July 7, 2017

I've done so much research on LVP. I know the "top" brands and what is most popular. My flooring guy uses Protec by Diamond W and I can't find any reviews on it. I ADORE the color (and my flooring guy), but the one I like only has a 12ml wear layer, so I'm concerned (I have 4 young kids so I need super durable). I'd love to know if anyone has heard of this brand or has experience with it. Thank you!

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megsmorrow
Hi April - I haven't used it but I think I'm about to commit to installing 1300 sf throughout my house, it's Pro Tek by Diamond W, color I like is Cork. Let me know if you moved forward with this, I'm anxious for more info as well. We have a 50 lb dog and a kid, and it will be in the kitchen, hence my desire for the waterproof LVP. Just like you, I can't find another color I like better, am hoping the 6.5mm thickness and 12ml wear layer will be sufficient.
September 27, 2017
Lizzie Noelle
Hi! Did either of you end up installing? We also LOVE the cork color but we can’t find any reviews online and we are also worried about the 12mL wear layer. The other brand we’ve been looking at is CoreTec and it has so many reviews and it’s 20mL wear layer, but we don’t love the color as much.
January 18, 2018
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Sesha Logan
We are in the same boat with Cork Protek, love the color but so few reviews! Did you push forward with the install?

Lizzie, a color we found really close was Williamson Oak in the CoreTec Plus XL enhanced. Cant really see from the online pictures but we've got both samples (cork and williamson) sitting in our living room now and they are quite similar, Williamson seeming a bit warmer I think. Carpet One also has the Invincible brand which is Cortec and they had a color which I thought was identical to Cork, here it is: http://www.carpetonelagrande.com/shop/hilltop-trail-multiwidth-plank_tidal-waves_35914158#reviews
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Lizzie Noelle
Hey! We went ahead and ordered the protek but not installed yet—will keep you posted!

We did also look at the Williamson oak coretec, we just didn’t like the color quite as much even though the product had a ton of positive feedback.

its going in our hallway, kitchen and bathrooms
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Sesha Logan
That's exciting! I assume you went with the color Cask? I haven't been able to find out who even manufactures ProTek, cut sheets, etc. Do you have it at your house? If so could you take a picture of the details/fine print installation sheet?

The reason I ask is I've noticed that some vinyl planks require t-molding thresholds in doorways and elsewhere for expansion joints if you put it throughout your house (which I intend to do) and I really don't like the look of that. As I'm sure you know its hard to find info on this brand but we are leaning toward going with it!
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wallpaperie
Has anyone installed the ProTek? We love the Kiowa color from their Broadmoor line, but can't find reviews on it anywhere! Broadmoor Kiowa
March 14, 2018last modified: March 14, 2018
ceenak
Hi! Curious if anyone on this thread used ProTek. I have the "cork" color sample in my home now but wondering if 6.5mm thickness and 12 mil wear layer is enough for my busy household (3 boys, 2 dogs). If used, it will go through my entire 1st floor (approx 1400 soft). Thank you!
May 16, 2018
Jolene
I just had it installed it in almost all of the house. It is not all done but here are some progress pictures. I used the color lake wood.
Loved cork as well. Cork was light character and lake wood was high character so just preference.
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Jody C
So can anyone send me a pic of the protek and color cork. If so can you post pics
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Lizzie Noelle

We had protek lvt installed in our kitchen and most of our home. We used the color “cork”. We used installers and did not get a mat under the floor — it was not recommended. The floor popped at first but has settled now and is SILENT. It’s a beautiful floor and paint the painters spilled even came right off. I would recommend this floor to everyone. I don’t know how easy it is to install on your own though.
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Jody C
So wait did you glue down or float it.
September 19, 2018last modified: September 19, 2018
Lizzie Noelle
It’s a floating floor. No glue.
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Jody C
Ok yes. I was told you can do it either way. I will have it floating but i guess’s on stadia it always has to be glued down. So then you didn’t put a pad under it. They ahowed me at the store a pad that goes under it. So happy you like it. It looks so good in your kitchen. Thanks for sharing the pics.
September 20, 2018
Nat Ben
they look beautiful! are they hard to keep clean?
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Splen Dence
Thanks Jolene for the pics...we are getting Lake Wood in our new home.
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Sarah Comstock
Can anyone post an update after having the ProTek flooring for a while? We are looking to install it in our new home and I need something very durable with 3 kids and 2 large dogs. Any input and suggestions are appreciated ☺️
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njmomma
following
October 25, 2018
Jolene
We have had ours since July. 2 kids and 2 dogs. They have been great.
November 4, 2018
Jolene
For those with ?s on transitions.
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Splen Dence
Jolene, can you take a side view picture of the vinyl, I want to see how thick it is,...thanks ahead of time.
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Sarah Comstock
Are you happy with the lake wood? I am stuck between that, cork or cask. Thank you for your response
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Jolene
Side view of the one threshold? I love our color choice with our tile hearth and hallway. The tile here is tiny bit higher but we did glue down because I am sensitive to the clicking sound of dogs nails and the feeling of give.
November 7, 2018
Jolene
I hope you install and floors are great! Splen Dence post some pictures!
December 22, 2018
Pam Burger
How is this Brand holding up for those who installed?
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HU-925573064
Thinking of installing the sagebrush color on the first floor on our new build home. Are there any published reviews of Pro-tek? Not much out there about this company on the web. Are they private label?
May 15, 2019last modified: May 15, 2019
H Blank
Can anyone else send photos of the ProTek flooring in different finishes?

I’m debating between the Sierra lodge or Kings Canyon. Hard to tell from the floor sample which one would look better on an open floor plan.

Please post thank you!
May 25, 2019
Jolene
Pam...it has held up great! Still very happy with our choice!
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Jody C
I love my floors I redid my whole house after a water leak and I used to have hardwood I used the color cork
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Jody C
Here are my stairs
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dbohn10
Looks amazing that’s exactly how I want to do my stairs. White risers and then ProTek Cork on the step part!
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rjctd
I am in the process of having ProTek Sierra Lodge installed in my whole house! Will let you know how it turns out!
July 14, 2019last modified: July 14, 2019
luvcolor
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July 21, 2019
Splen Dence

All moved in and love our floors. Jolene, thanks for the pics and inf.
July 28, 2019last modified: July 28, 2019
turfmeetssurf
rjtcd: did you install your floors yet? That is the flooring I am looking at as well!
August 17, 2019
Jolene
Splen it looks great! Congrats!
August 19, 2019
Channing Jackson
@Lizzie Noelle What paint color is in your hallway? Looks great with the floors! Hope to order the same flooring! :) Thanks for the pictures!
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dbohn10
What is the best price you all are getting on this flooring?
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