Best Rooms for COREtec Flooring: A Room-by-Room Guide
15th Sep 2025
Choosing the right flooring for your home isn’t always easy, but COREtec makes the decision simple. With waterproof construction, a wide range of stunning designs and built-in comfort that’s hard to resist, it’s no surprise this luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has become a top pick for both new builds and remodels. Plus, with DIY-friendly locking installation, it’s never been easier to upgrade the flooring in your home or commercial space.
So, where does COREtec flooring shine the brightest? Georgia Carpet is here to help answer that question with a room-by-room look at the best spaces to install COREtec flooring.
Kitchen: Built for Spills
The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the home, but it’s also one of the most prone to spills. Between water spills, dropped dishes and high foot traffic, the kitchen needs a floor that can take a beating and still look great. COREtec for kitchens checks all the boxes. It’s 100 percent waterproof, scratch-resistant and easy to clean. It also offers the rich look of real hardwood or stone without the maintenance headache.
Want to find the perfect flooring for your kitchen? Browse our selection of kitchen-friendly COREtec flooring.
Living Room: Where Comfort Lives
You spend a lot of time in your living room and it’s important that your flooring matches your vibe. Most people agree that the living room sets the tone for the entire home, but with COREtec’s wide range of finishes and realistic textures, you can create the perfect atmosphere for relaxing. Find comfort-boosting flooring that matches any style, whether that’s warm and rustic or sleek and modern.
Don’t forget about the attached cork backing, which provides a quiet, comfortable step underfoot that is great for relaxing or entertaining.
Check out the COREtec Originals collection for classic wood looks you’ll love.
Basement: No Problem.
Basements can be tricky to install flooring in because of moisture and temperature changes. That’s where waterproof vinyl flooring like COREtec truly shines. It won’t warp, swell or buckle, even in damp conditions, so it’s perfect for basements. Use COREtec flooring to create a finished basement that can be used as an entertainment room, a home gym or even a or guest suite.
If you’re considering #COREtecforbasements, you’ll appreciate its stability, sound absorption and insulation benefits.
Bedrooms: Quiet, Cozy and Clean
In bedrooms, comfort and calm are key, but you also want a flooring product that’s easy to clean. COREtec is all of these things and offers a soft, warm feel underfoot while being hypoallergenic and easy to clean. It’s ideal for allergy-sensitive individuals and thanks to its cork underlayer, it also helps make the bedroom a quieter, more enjoyable space to kick back and relax.
Whether you're designing a master suite or a child’s room, COREtec adds a touch of luxury without sacrificing practicality.
Bathrooms and Laundry Rooms: Waterproof Wonder
Humidity and water are daily facts of life in bathrooms and laundry areas. Labeled as “wet spaces,” these areas demand flooring that can handle a little (or a lot) of moisture. With its waterproof construction and slip-resistant textures, COREtec gives you the durability you need and the look you want. It's perfect for keeping these spaces both functional and stylish. For those who prefer a traditional look, the COREtec stone collection is the ideal choice.
COREtec flooring isn’t your average luxury vinyl plank flooring, it’s a versatile, waterproof solution that will enhance any room in your home.