There are several layers of materials that create the actual plank or tile. The product my bride and I decided on was a high-quality one that has a 20-mil thick wear layer.

Printed vinyl flooring features color and pattern on a paper layer between the finished surface on top and the vinyl beneath. VCT, vinyl sheet and some regular vinyl planks feature this method.

SPC flooring is luxury vinyl plank or tile flooring with a stone-plastic composite core. Also known as rigid core or engineered vinyl flooring, it’s manufactured in four or five layers ...

The process of using engineered wood for the flooring helps prevent the wood from expanding/contracting causing warping and bowing in humid or dry areas, the way a hardwood might.

Those tiles were solid in color all the way through the product. Modern LVP is more like a layer cake. There are several layers of materials that create the actual plank or tile.

It's durable, possible to install for beginners and looks visually appealing. If you're looking for a hardwood alternative, give vinyl plank flooring a try.