Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Vinyl Tile vs GlueCore Satinstone Glue-Down Vinyl Tile

Buy the Exquisite rigid-core plank if you want a floating floor you can install yourself over most existing subfloors, with a lifetime residential warranty and attached underpad. Buy the GlueCore Satinstone if you want the tougher surface: its 22 mil wear layer is nearly double the Exquisite's 12 mil, and it carries a light commercial rating. The Exquisite is thicker at 5 mm and softer underfoot; the GlueCore is a 3 mm glue-down that needs adhesive and a flat, sound subfloor. Owners of click SPC praise the fast install; glue-down owners praise how solid and quiet it feels.

• Choose the Exquisite if you are installing over an existing hard floor or concrete and want a waterproof click floor without adhesive.
• Choose the GlueCore Satinstone if the room gets heavy foot traffic or you want a floor rated for light commercial use.