Which is better for a kitchen or bathroom?

Both are waterproof SPC floors. The Shaw Paragon Tile Plus is listed for kitchens and baths and its built-in grout lines suit a tile look. The COREtec works there too and adds an attached cork pad.

Which lasts longer under pets and heavy traffic?

The COREtec states a 20 mil wear layer, which is a strong surface for claws and traffic. The Shaw does not state a wear layer, so its wear life is harder to compare.

Is the Shaw worth choosing over the COREtec?

Choose the Shaw if you want a marble-look tile with grout lines and a slightly thicker 5.5 mm core. Choose the COREtec if you want wood planks, a stated 20 mil wear layer and attached cork.

Can either go over radiant heat or below grade?

The COREtec is radiant-heating approved and rated for above, on or below grade. The Shaw listing does not state either, so check with Shaw before using it that way.

Do I need underlayment with either floor?

The COREtec has 1.2 mm cork attached, so no extra pad is needed. The Shaw floats without an attached pad, so add one if you want sound control.

How much floor is in a carton?

A COREtec carton holds 8 planks, 36.64 sq ft. A Shaw carton holds 15.83 sq ft of 12" x 24" tile.

COREtec Cairo Oak SPC Vinyl Plank Flooring VV491-02956 LVP Pro Enhanced 9" x 73" vs Shaw Luxury Vinyl Paragon Tile Plus

Buy the COREtec Cairo Oak if you want wide, long wood-look planks with an attached cork pad and a 20 mil wear layer. Buy the Shaw Paragon Tile Plus if you want a 12" x 24" marble-look tile with built-in grout lines for a kitchen or bath. The COREtec is rated 4.9 from 45 ratings and the Shaw 4.2 from 228. No current prices were provided for either product, so compare live store prices on this page before you decide.

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