COREtec flooring does not scratch easily for normal residential use, as it features 20 to 30 mil wear layers with aluminum oxide finish that resists scratches and dents, though it can scratch with heavy abuse like dragging furniture and large dogs. COREtec Original, Plus, Pro, and Grande collections have 20 mil to 30 mil wear layers that are designed for residential heavy traffic and light commercial use, with scratch resistance that is good for pets, kids, and daily traffic, costing 3 to 7 dollars per square foot materials, with lifetime residential warranty covering wear-through. COREtec's rigid core construction resists dents better than budget vinyl with 6 mil wear layer. However, COREtec can scratch with heavy abuse, such as dragging heavy furniture without felt pads, large dogs with long nails that scratch surface, and abrasive dirt and grit that acts like sandpaper, so using felt pads, area rugs, and regular sweeping helps prevent scratches. Darker COREtec colors like dark brown show scratches more than light natural white oak colors like Cairo Oak. Compared to hardwood which scratches easily, COREtec is more scratch-resistant, and compared to budget LVP with thin wear layers, COREtec is much more scratch-resistant. So COREtec flooring does not scratch easily for normal use, but can scratch with abuse, so proper maintenance helps.
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