LifeProof 22 MIL Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Waterproof
- Pets
- Kitchens
- Basements
- High traffic
Home Depot's toughest big-box LVP tier, with a pet- and water-proof 22 mil surface that suits almost any room if your subfloor is flat.
Pros
- Thick 22 mil wear layer shrugs off dog nails, kids and rolling chairs better than budget 6-12 mil vinyl
- 100% waterproof SPC core works in any room, including bathrooms and below-grade basements
- Drop-and-lock click system with a pre-attached 1mm pad is genuinely DIY-friendly over most existing floors
Cons
- Home Depot exclusive, so you cannot price-shop the exact product elsewhere
- Rigid SPC planks telegraph bumps and dips, so the subfloor must be flat (within about 3/16 in. over 10 ft) first
- Like all vinyl, it adds little resale value compared with real hardwood, and heavy point loads can still leave dents
Specifications
| Type | Rigid core LVP (SPC) |
|---|---|
| Wear Layer | 22 mil |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Waterproof | Yes / 100% |
| Install | Click-lock floating (attached pad) |
| Warranty | Lifetime residential / 20-yr commercial |