The Most-Installed LifeProof Floors
Sterling Oak, Fresh Oak and Trail Oak top the list of LifeProof flooring colors. Every box ships with the underlayment already attached.
Old Wood Peel Stick Planks
Natural Wood Peel Stick Tiles
Peel Stick Vinyl Flooring Roll
Burnt Butter Walnut Vinyl Planks
Broken Grey Marble Sheet Vinyl
Flush Mount Stair Nose
Arlo Base Micro Bevel Sample
72-Inch Full Plank Sample
Built for Real Homes, Not Showrooms
Is LifeProof flooring good for a busy house? The build says yes: a rigid core, wear layers up to 22 mil and a plank that is fully waterproof.
100% Waterproof Core
Spills, pet accidents and mop water stay on the surface. LifeProof flooring can go in bathrooms, kitchens and basements, above, on or below grade.
Attached Underlayment
A 1 mm pad comes bonded to every plank, so most installs need no separate underlayment. It softens footsteps and takes away the hollow sound of cheaper vinyl.
Click-Lock Install
Planks angle in and lock along the long edge, then tap closed at the ends. No glue or nails, and no acclimation wait, so a DIY install can start the day the boxes arrive.
Who Makes LifeProof Flooring
LifeProof is a vinyl flooring brand made by Halstead New England, the largest company in the HMTX Industries group. Halstead has supplied luxury vinyl plank and tile to homes across the United States and Canada for more than 30 years, and LifeProof grew into its most recognized line as rigid core vinyl took over the market.
In 2017, LifeProof rigid vinyl plank with Isocore technology won a national home-improvement chain’s Innovation of the Year Award, picked from ten nominated suppliers. The design paired a dense core with an attached pad and a waterproof surface, which made it a realistic choice for kitchens, laundry rooms and basements.
Today the LifeProof flooring range covers wood-look vinyl plank, stone-look tile and herringbone, with wear layers from 6 to 22 mil. Colors like Sterling Oak, Heirloom Pine and Dusk Cherry come with matching stair nose and transition pieces, and most residential installs carry a lifetime limited warranty.
Shop LifeProof by Floor Type
Browse wood-look vinyl plank, stone-look tile and herringbone, plus the stair nose, threshold and transition strips that finish a room.
New Colors and Sale Dates First
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More Shades to Compare
Lighthouse Oak, Seasoned Wood, Shadow Hickory and more from the LifeProof flooring color chart, with samples to check each shade at home.
Citrus All Floors Cleaner Refill
Heavy-Duty Floor Stripper Concentrate
Professional LVP Installation Tool Kit
Luxury Vinyl Floor Cleaner Spray
LifeProof Flooring Questions, Answered
Straight answers on installation, cleaning, underlayment and warranty, based on what buyers ask most before and after a LifeProof project.
Yes, if the wear layer matches the room. The 22 mil lines are rated for heavy foot traffic and light commercial use, while 6 and 12 mil options suit bedrooms and closets. Every plank has a scratch- and stain-resistant top coat and is fully waterproof.
LifeProof is manufactured by Halstead New England, part of HMTX Industries, a long-standing supplier of luxury vinyl plank and tile in North America. Halstead also issues and handles the LifeProof warranty.
It installs as a floating floor. Start with a clean, flat, dry subfloor, leave an expansion gap at the walls, angle each plank into the previous row and tap the end joints closed. Cuts are made by scoring with a utility knife and snapping the plank. No glue or acclimation period is needed.
Most LifeProof vinyl plank comes with a pre-attached pad, so no extra underlayment is needed and adding one can affect warranty coverage. Over concrete, a 6 mil poly vapor barrier is a common recommendation. Check the product’s installation instructions for specifics.
Sweep or vacuum with the beater bar turned off, then damp mop with a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner. Skip steam mops, wax, oil soaps and abrasive pads. Felt pads under furniture and a mat at entry doors help prevent scratches.
Most lines carry a lifetime limited residential warranty against wear-through, staining, water damage and manufacturing defects. Commercial coverage depends on the wear layer. A warranty claim requires the original proof of purchase, so keep the receipt or order number.
Still Have a Question?
Ask about LifeProof flooring colors, box coverage or installation, and a flooring specialist will reply by email.
LifeProof Flooring Reviews From Real Installs
Notes from homeowners who put LifeProof vinyl plank in kitchens, basements and rentals, including what they would do differently next time.
Did 600 sq ft in the basement over concrete myself. Sterling Oak looks good and the pad makes it quieter than I expected. Go slow on the end joints, the tabs can chip.
Sarah M.
Put Fresh Oak in the kitchen and hall. Two years in with a dog and two kids, no swelling after spills. A few light scratches by the back door, nothing that shows much.
David R.
Used the 22 mil Trail Oak in a rental. Tenants moved out and it still looked fine after a mop. The subfloor has to be flat first though, I had to grind down one high spot.