It's no secret that South Florida homeowners love wood floors, and modern technology has brought some advanced materials to the market that make it possible for homeowners to get the look of wood for less. Now, you can not only get the look of wood, but also avoid all the common pain-points associated with wood - and even laminate - flooring.

Although it is called "Wood" Plastic/Polymer Composite, it actually contains no real wood in the traditional sense. The material is formally composed of wood flour or fibers, calcium carbonate and thermoplastics. The result is a material that surpasses conventional vinyl flooring in terms of durability, maintenance and water resistance.

WPC is a rigid material that can be laid on virtually any subfloor and will compensate for minor unevenness. It is not just water resistant, but waterproof. Where water left on LVT would eventually cause warping due to its wood core, WPC will not sustain damage from water. Its waterproof nature makes it ideal for applications such as bathrooms and laundry rooms when wood or even LVT was not previously recommended.