Quick Answer: For most San Jose homes, the choice between hardwood and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) comes down to budget, subfloor type, and the room’s moisture exposure. Hardwood is the premium choice for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms in older craftsman, mid-century, and contemporary San Jose homes — it adds more resale value ($2-$5/sq ft premium) and can be refinished 3-5 times over its life. LVP is the better choice for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, ADUs, and any room with a concrete slab subfloor — it’s 100% waterproof, more durable under heavy foot traffic, and costs significantly less ($5-$12/sq ft vs. $10-$22/sq ft for hardwood). Many San Jose homeowners use hardwood in main living areas and LVP in kitchens, baths, and utility spaces for the best of both.
Hardwood vs. LVP Comparison — San Jose Homes 2025
| Feature | Solid/Engineered Hardwood | Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost installed | $10 – $22 / sq ft | $5 – $12 / sq ft |
| Waterproof | NO (warps if wet) | YES (100% waterproof) |
| OK over concrete slab | Only engineered hardwood (glue-down) | YES (all types) |
| Refinishable | YES (solid: 5+ times; engineered: 1-3) | NO |
| Resale value impact | High (+$2-5/sq ft on home value) | Moderate (+$1-3/sq ft) |
| Durability (surface) | Moderate — dents, scratches | High — resists dents and scratches |
| Best rooms | Living rooms, dining, bedrooms | Kitchens, baths, ADUs, everywhere |
| Installation difficulty | Requires acclimation (3-5 days) | Quick — click-lock floating |
| Lifespan | 50-100+ years (refinished) | 15-25 years before replacement |
Quartz Construction installs hardwood, engineered hardwood, and LVP flooring in San Jose. We’ll recommend the right choice for each room of your home. Learn about flooring services. CSLB #1003436 | Call (650) 749-7436.
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