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Anyone have experience with Beaulieu Canada engineered LVP?

last year
last modified: last year

I'm building a house this year and am looking to install over 1600 sqft of LVP on the main and second floor of the house. I have a few samples right now from COREtec and Beaulieu Canada. I'm loving this color in Ramsay #2264: https://homeowners.beaulieucanada.com/en/flooring/vinyl/engineeredluxuryvinyl/2264

I've checked out the stats for both of the floor samples here, and they are the exact same except Beaulieu has a top surface of UV-Cured Polyurethane & Ceramic Bead Technology, and CORETec has a top surface of UV Acrylic. Beaulieu has a lifetime warranty with a "no questions asked replacement" feature.

Thickness is the same, both have a bevel, I did a scratch test on them both and COREtec shows wear a bit more. We dragged furniture over them both repeatedly and the COREtec showed more of a shine where the wear layer was aggitated. They have the same measurements, A&R Carpet Barn where it is supplied mentioned they are so similar, but Beaulieu has a slightly easier locking mechanism for installation, and condo-grade sound deadening so its a bit quieter. Both have a cork underlayment, both have a solid SPC core VS WPC core. Like... the same.

However, I've heard lots of great things about COREtec, and haven't seen much about Beaulieu Canada. They've been around for 55+ years, but aren't as big because its a Canadian company. Anyone have experience using this flooring?

I feel like I should be able to trust in the recommendataion that the flooring company provided and said they are virtually an identical product, but I am such a review seeker, its a little unnerving purchasing a product I haven't seen reviews for.

Anyone installed this? Know of this product line? Thanks in advance

Comments (16)

  • last year

    I suggest actual wood flooring. I have yet to see LVP in the real world that looks or feels like wood (perhaps it exists); apparently some people like it, but I don’t know why. I’ve had oak flooring throughout my home (except the bathrooms) for almost 40 years, and it’s still in excellent shape; I’ve only ever had to have the kitchen floor refinished since it was installed in 1987. I raised two kids and many pets in this house. Wood flooring is comfortable, warm, timeless and beautiful, and…not plastic.

  • last year
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    I can't afford real hardwood flooring. Maybe when we replace that LVP next time we can, but building a house ain't cheap. If anyone has experience with Beaulieu Canada engineered LVP I'd love to hear your experience.

  • last year
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    Assuming it's a real photo of an installed floor, the Ramsay looks rather fake because of the repeating plank images. From the photo, the Coretec Madrid Oak looks more realistic to me.

    Ramsay

  • last year
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    Yeah that online mockup looks awful, its not a real pic. I'll upload a photo of some of the planks layed out at the store, and another one with it at home. My dog is smelling it haha. It is the second to the right.




    This is less a design question, and more of a request for hearing if anyone has had experience with this brand. I'm happy to make my design choices, just crossing my fingers someone else has had this brand installed in their home. I re-tagged my post now.

  • last year

    What did you decide? I am looking at Beaulieu as well.

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    Hi Andrea i decided to go with Ramsay from Beaulieu. it checked all the boxes for how it was constructed, and its my favorite looking one in that category. im alsp following their installation guidelines to the letter as i know a lot of issues with LVP happen if the prep isnt correct - using leveller where needed for a perfectly level floor, letting the planks acclimadize to the house, and making sure humidity levels are between 35-45% i believe they said. we have a professional installer, but these are things i will make sure happen as per the stores recommendation. ill post a review here when i have some experience with the product! 😊

  • last year

    Thank you!

  • last year

    I Beaulieu expedition installed in June. It's the worst floor I've ever had, I've had many different floors. It's so hard to clean. There are grooves throughout the floor. Dirt gets trapped. You have to sweep with the grain mop with the grain. It's absolutely awful. I DON'T RECOMMEND IT

  • 10 months ago

    Hi Katelyn! Did you have the same experience as K M? Are you happy with it?

  • 7 months ago

    Hello Katelyn, I am also looking at the Beaulieu flooring and hoping you can update with your experience? Or Andrea, did you purchase it?

  • 7 months ago
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    Well i did end up going with bealieau and actually really love it! yes it has grooves but i like that about the flooring because i like the texture. we have a roomba which we use daily, and have no issues keeping the floor clean, though yes you do need to mop with the grain, but its funny cuz that never registered as an issue at all, so it just depends on the person i guess. i like that the finish is matte. love the color and love that it stands up to 2 dogs extremely well, very scratch resistant. i 10/10 recommend. we are in the country and dont have landscaping done yet since we moved in in fall, so there is a lot of mud, gravel and clay out there that can get tracked in at the entrance. i find this color does extremely well with hiding dirt. and very important for me at the moment - it is made in Canada!!

  • 7 months ago
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    Also, i love my LVP floor. people may turn their nose because its not real wood but i like the durability and waterproof features, especially being out in the country with the things one tracks in. and i dont need to sand and refinish them. we did oak hardwood stair treads and landings and they are lovely, but when i compare the 2 floors, i prefer the LVP. i had oak floors in my last house as well. We had the floors refinished for when we put it up on the market. We lived there for a couple of months and the hardwoods already had scratches from the dogs. So people are snobby about their hardwoods (especially on Houzz) but personally, I love the durability of LVP and the look has come so far. so you do you!


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  • 7 months ago

    It looks great! Thank you so much for the feedback that really helps! Very much appreciated!! I love the look of real hardwood I have it in our house but after just 4 years it’s all dinged and scratched. I am looking at this for a cottage build and I know I need something more durable and was quite nervous after some of the reviews so your input helps a lot!! The fact that it’s Canadian is a huge bonus now agreed!

  • 7 months ago

    We have lvp in our current basement and it has held up way better than our hardwood it looks brand new even with all kinds of action there between kids and dogs!

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