Wide Plank LVP vs Hardwood Austin TX 2026 | CC Floors Austin
Wide plank LVP or wide plank hardwood? Austin flooring experts break down cost, durability, resale value, and aesthetics for 2026. Real photos and honest.
The Wide Plank Trend Is Real — But Which Material?: Wide plank flooring — planks 5" wide and above — is the dominant flooring trend in Austin's luxury residential market in 2026. The question isn't whether to go wide plank, it's which material to choos Cost Comparison: Wide Plank LVP vs. Hardwood in Austin (2026): Wide plank LVP (7"–12") installed in Austin typically runs $5 to $10 per square foot installed. Wide plank hardwood (5"–8") installed runs $10 to $20 per square foot for engineered and $14 to $25 for Durability: Austin's Climate Is the Deciding Factor: Austin's climate — hot summers, occasional freezes, and humidity swings — is genuinely challenging for solid hardwood. Wide plank solid hardwood is especially vulnerable because wider boards move more
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