Ultimate Waterproof WPC Vinyl Plank vs COREtec Cairo Oak Vinyl Plank

Both are waterproof 20 mil wear-layer planks with painted bevels and attached underlayment, so the real split is the core. The Ultimate is a 12 mm WPC plank with a 1 mm IXPE pad: thicker, softer underfoot, quieter, and easier on uneven subfloors. COREtec Cairo Oak is a 5.2 mm SPC plank with 1.2 mm cork: denser and more dent-resistant, wider at 9 inches, and approved for glue-down and radiant heat. Owners of both rate them 4.9 out of 5, and both carry 20 mil wear layers rated for heavy traffic. Pick the Ultimate for comfort and sound in a floating install; pick Cairo Oak for dent resistance, wider boards and glue-down flexibility.

• Choose the Ultimate Extra Large Vinyl Plank if you want a thick, quiet, comfortable floor over a floating click install and a lifetime residential warranty.
• Choose the COREtec Cairo Oak if you want a dense dent-resistant floor, wider 9-inch planks, glue-down option and radiant heat approval.