That was then and this is now. Today I wouldn't hesitate choosing rigid core flooring for my kitchen because it's waterproof and luxurious, which is probably why they also call it luxury vinyl ...

Many in the industry object to calling rigid core LVT waterproof vinyl flooring because they feel that it suggests that the installation itself is waterproof, like a ceramic tile installation.

an inflexible core and a click system for installation. In many ways, it’s a combination of the best vinyl plank flooring brand qualities of LVT and laminate-it’s waterproof and rigid.