As the name suggests, luxury vinyl flooring like LifeProof is made from vinyl, the same type of plastic PVC pipes are made from. The process begins by melting down that plastic and mixing it with a variety of other materials to make it durable, water-resistant, and so on.

LifeProof is Home Depot's in-house brand of vinyl plank flooring (aka LVP) - one of the most robust and popular types of flooring on the market today. One of LVP's biggest selling points is that it's a fantastic fake wood flooring choice.

Lifeproof is Home Depot's in-house brand, manufactured by Halstead New England Industries.

Lifeproof flooring is not only beautiful, it's durable and made to last. You don't have to ban the kids and the dog from the family room, anymore. Lifeproof carpet is made with permanent, built-in stain and soil protection that will never wash or wear off and it's easier to clean.

When the PVC is made, other additives are used to turn it into flooring; some Chinese factories use lead (also toxic) and phthalate plasticizers, another probable carcinogen that can also cause reproductive problems. Asbestos is also used in PVC production. And there are even more immediate dangers to workers' health.

Lifeproof luxury high-traffic vinyl plank flooring is 100-percent waterproof, so you can install it in most rooms above grade, on grade or below grade. Because it's waterproof, you can clean it with a wet or steam mop!

LifeProof is a U.S. consumer electronics accessory company headquartered in San Diego, California, and was acquired in 2013 by OtterBox. The company designs, manufactures, and markets cases that protect the functionality and condition of smartphones and tablets from water, snow, dirt, and shock.

LifeProof Cases & Gear

• Screen Protection.
• Power by OtterBox. Cables. Car Charging. Wall Charging. Power Banks. Wireless Charging. For MagSafe.
• Accessories. Clips and Mounts.
• Shop Specials.
• Business Solutions.
• USA.
• Business Solutions.

OtterBox. LifeProof and OtterBox are both smartphone cases designed to protect against drops and water damage. While Lifeproof only manufactures cases for iPhones and other Apple products, Otterbox is available for Android smartphones as well.

Waterproof floors can stay for long without wear and tear because they're easy to maintain and many are rated for commercial use. You don't need to replace these floors every few years like you would a carpet. They're also not prone to aging like hardwood and can last for more than 20 years with proper maintenance.

• Phthalates. Phthalates are plasticisers, they are used to make rigid plastic more pliable and flexible.
• VOCs. VOCs are chemicals that are emitted from liquid and solid materials, and in particular are associated with petrochemicals.
• Formaldehyde.
• Biocides and Fungicides.
• Organo-tin compounds.

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