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LVP Brand- Advice Please

7 years ago

Hi. Has anyone used the Revotec brand of luxury vinyl plank? We have never heard of this brand. We came across it at a local flooring place. We are looking for a tile-like LVP and there aren't many tile choices with COREtec. The Revotec LVP is 8mm in thickness and 20 mil wear. Also, there are grout lines. Any advice? Better to stick w brands like COREtec and Mannington? Thanks in advance!

Comments (24)

  • 7 years ago

    Here is the website for the producer Engineered Floors (Dalton, Georgia).

    https://www.efhardsurfaces.com/our-products/revotec/#background

    And the warranty information (quite extensive...lots of exclusions):

    https://www.efhardsurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Triumph-Revotec-Warranty-10.12.18.pdf

    And your cleaning/maintenance requirements:

    https://www.efhardsurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LVF-Care-and-Maintenance-10.12.18.pdf

    And the installation instructions:

    https://www.efhardsurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EF-REVOTEC-LVF-INSTALLATION_1.31.19_V2.pdf


    What's fascinating is the page for Revotec. It states it is pet proof and water proof and scratch proof and heat proof. But when you read all of the links above, there is nothing unusual about this product. It has the SAME requirements for pets (wipe up issues quickly; staining is unlikely but nothing mentioned about odour) as every other vinyl floor. It mentions water proof but it is ONLY surface spills. It has nothing to do with flooding or large leaks (again, identical to all other vinyl plank/tile products). Scratch resistance is normal. Nothing better and nothing worse than any other vinyl with a 20mil wear layer. Nothing different. And the HEAT resistance part is the most interesting....it has ALL the same restrictions as LVP from Lowe's or Home Depot. There is NOTHING unusual about this vinyl. Nothing.


    If you like the visuals, then go for it....but realize there is nothing "special" about this product. The claims they make on the website have caveats...each and every one of them. The 'heat resistance' is the one that irritates me most. These floors have the same heat/UV/direct sunlight criteria as any other vinyl on the market....it cannot exceed 85 F. This is absolutely normal when compared to all other vinyl products.

  • 7 years ago

    Hi SJ. Thanks! Yes, there is nothing special ab this product - at least not that we can tell. We were concerned it is an inferior product compared w brands like COREtec. We don't want to have to deal w issues after install.

  • 7 years ago

    Great info SJ McCarthy!! As I just posted on another thread, I called Revotec and the rep said that samples can only be obtained from the dealer, who has to call to order them; even though there is a "samples" option on their voice system. In my experience so far, when a dealer is involved, the price goes way up. I think that's why many of us are drawn to the Flooret Modin and Supercore business models; no middleman. Let me know if you learn more about Revotec. I do like the idea of a tile-look option for my entire house because I think it may look more realistic than the wood-plank look (as long as the tile isn't slippery; for my Mini-Schnauzers). Sounds like Revotec is not one to consider.

  • 7 years ago

    Did you decide to put it in? I am also considering it. It is a fairly new product line so not any reviews I could find. I also like the look. Waterproof is my biggest consideration.

  • 7 years ago

    Hi Kathey. We decided to go w Revotec but it isn't installed yet.

  • 7 years ago

    We are going with it as well. Better look than most other lines we looked at

  • 6 years ago

    Also considering Revotec for their Tile looks. Did you end up putting it in? Are you happy with it? Any pictures?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Coretec just released a new line of tile look floors - have another look

  • 6 years ago

    When? Where can I find it?

  • 6 years ago

    Hi Michelle, We just had the floors installed yesterday. Looks very nice but obviously we dont know how durable/ scratch-proof. They look like real tiles from afar. I'll try to post some pictures. Good luck


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  • 6 years ago

    My kitchen guy still has to install the base molding.

  • 6 years ago

    Really nice! Thank you for sharing! Which Revotec tile is this?

  • 6 years ago

    Revotec Byzantine

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    That looks great!

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you!

  • 5 years ago

    I'd love to hear an update on this product that you guys have had now for a year. I am thinking about installing it in our home.

  • 5 years ago

    Hi. Sorry for the delayed response. We’ve had the Revotec floor for about a year now - no complaints whatsoever. Scuff marks are easily cleaned off with a wet paper towel or soft sponge. We haven‘t seen any dings, scratches, or gouges but we don’t have pets and we don’t wear shoes in the house. And w the current quarantine situation, we also don’t have many guests over. We use floor protectors in the office bc of the rolling desk chairs. So it’s hard to assess durability. But overall, we are very happy with the floor. Hope this is helpful.

  • 3 years ago

    2023- I am considering Revtec flooring. "Pietra" . They have a "Ceramic Bead" finish over the wear layer. I took a sample home and tried to gauge it with a ball point pen and a sharp pencil. I was able to scrub it clean. I do this test with every floor sample I get -and this is the only one that the stains were completly removed. Not sure if they changed it since the reviews from 2-3 years ago. Anyone wish to share more comments?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Please do a rub test with socks or an old pair of pants. There is someone on here who has gone on a massive search of an LVT that doesn't wear out her socks. She even posted test videos on You tube showing how destructive some of the new coating is.

  • PRO
  • 3 years ago

    Nothing different except for no off-gassing and made in the USA. Or so said our decorator.