Looking for waterproof flooring in Raymond? Mississippi Pro serves Raymond and all of Hinds County with waterproof flooring — this is our complete guide, plus a free in-home estimate right here in Raymond.
Free In-Home Estimate in RaymondCall (601) 790-1030Raymond is a historic Hinds County seat southwest of Jackson and home to Hinds Community College. Mississippi Pro proudly serves Raymond homeowners and businesses. We bring waterproof flooring samples to your door, measure for free, and install with our own crew. From established neighborhoods to new construction across Hinds County, we know the area, we show up when we say we will, and we stand behind our work.
Our showroom and offices are at 1138 Weems Street in Pearl, and we cover Raymond and the surrounding Jackson metro with free in-home estimates — no charge and no pressure.
We also serve nearby communities: the surrounding Jackson metro.
These two words get mixed up constantly, and the difference matters. Water-resistant flooring can shrug off a spill if you wipe it up quickly — but sitting water will eventually work into the seams and swell the floor. Waterproof flooring has a core that will not swell, warp, buckle, or come apart even under standing water. Wipe the spill in five seconds or five hours — the floor does not care.
That is why waterproof flooring is the top pick for the wettest rooms in the house, and why it is the safest choice if you have kids, pets, or a basement that has ever seen a drop of moisture.
Most modern waterproof floors are built like a sandwich, and every layer does a job:
The most popular choice. Realistic wood and stone looks, warm and quiet underfoot, tough enough for daily life, and 100% waterproof. Our best all-around recommendation.
Best all-aroundReal-wood realism with a sealed, water-tight core (like Mohawk RevWood). A great budget-friendly way to get the look with modern moisture protection.
Best valueNaturally waterproof and the gold standard for showers and true wet areas. Hard and cold underfoot, but nothing beats it for durability in a bathroom.
Best for wet areasSeamless and fully waterproof, which makes it a smart, low-cost pick for laundry rooms, utility rooms, and rentals.
Best for utility roomsRigid-core luxury vinyl comes in two flavors. Both are 100% waterproof; they just feel a little different.
| SPC — Stone-Plastic Composite | WPC — Wood-Plastic Composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Limestone + vinyl — very dense and hard | Wood flour + vinyl + foam — a bit softer |
| Feel underfoot | Firm and solid | Slightly cushioned and warm |
| Dent resistance | Excellent — great with heavy furniture & pets | Very good |
| Thickness | Thinner (about 4–5 mm) | Thicker (about 6.5–8 mm) |
| Best for | Busy households, pets, commercial-grade wear | Comfort underfoot, quieter rooms, bedrooms |
Not sure how a color will look in your space? Use our in-page visualizer to drop a floor into a photo of your own room, then browse the full waterproof catalog by color and style.
Two floors can look identical in the showroom and wear completely differently. Here are the three numbers that actually matter:
Rigid-core LVP or porcelain tile. Both handle splashes, steam, and the occasional overflow with no drama.
Rigid-core LVP — comfortable to stand on, warm, and it laughs off dropped glasses and dishwasher leaks.
Below-grade concrete can wick moisture, so a 100% waterproof core is a must. SPC is the go-to.
A 20-mil wear layer resists claw scratches, and accidents wipe right up. This is the worry-free floor.
Run one waterproof floor from the entry through the kitchen and living room for a seamless, open look.
We stock waterproof lines from the names that stand behind them:
COREtec, Shaw Floors, Mohawk (incl. SolidTech), Mannington Adura, Armstrong, TRUCOR, Titan Surfaces, NexxaCore.
Mohawk RevWood, Mannington, Shaw Floors.
Daltile, MSI — plus every manufacturer in our online catalog.
Most waterproof floors use a click-lock “floating” install, which means the planks lock to each other rather than glue down to the subfloor. That makes for a fast, clean installation that can often go right over your existing hard floor with minimal prep. In true wet areas — around tubs, showers, and floor drains — we still seal the seams and perimeter and use the right transitions so water has nowhere to go. Professional installation also keeps your manufacturer warranty intact.
It depends on the room and the product. Over a concrete slab — especially on-grade or in a basement — we test for moisture and add a vapor barrier when the numbers call for it, because trapped moisture is the one thing that can undo an otherwise bulletproof floor. Most rigid-core planks already have an attached pad, so a separate underlayment is usually unnecessary; when a floor needs one for sound or comfort, we use the pad the manufacturer specifies so your warranty stays intact. Getting this layer right is a big part of why a professional install outlasts a DIY one.
Measure the length times the width of each room for square footage, then add a waste factor — usually 7–10% for straight layouts and up to 15% for diagonal patterns or rooms with lots of cuts and closets. That extra covers trim cuts and gives you a few spare planks from the same dye lot in case a repair is ever needed down the road. When we measure your home for free, we do this math for you and order the right amount — enough to finish clean without paying for a huge leftover pile.
Every job is quoted for your home, not off a chart. The price comes down to a few things: the product line and wear layer you choose, the square footage, how much subfloor prep the room needs (leveling, moisture barrier, old-floor removal), and the trim, transitions, and stairs involved. We measure everything for free, account for all of it, and hand you one clear, itemized price.
Yes — the rigid core of SPC/WPC luxury vinyl, along with porcelain tile, will not swell or warp under standing water. That is different from “water-resistant” floors, which only hold up if you wipe spills quickly. In true wet areas we still seal the seams and perimeter for extra insurance.
Rigid-core luxury vinyl or porcelain tile. Tile is the gold standard for showers and heavy wet areas; luxury vinyl is warmer and quieter underfoot and installs faster, which makes it a favorite for the rest of the bathroom.
Absolutely — a basement is exactly where it shines. Below-grade concrete can wick moisture, so a 100% waterproof SPC core is the right call. We check the slab and use the proper prep so the floor performs for years.
Choose SPC for the hardest, most dent-resistant floor — great for busy homes, pets, and heavy furniture. Choose WPC if you want a slightly softer, warmer, more cushioned feel underfoot. Both are fully waterproof.
It is one of the best floors for a busy family. A 20-mil wear layer resists claw scratches, spills and accidents wipe right up, and there is no grout to stain in the luxury-vinyl options. It is genuinely worry-free.
Often, yes. Floating click-lock waterproof floors can go over most existing hard, flat surfaces with minimal prep. We inspect the subfloor first — if it needs leveling or a moisture barrier, we handle that as part of the job.
Today’s high-definition print films and textured, beveled-edge planks look and feel remarkably like real hardwood and stone. Most guests cannot tell the difference — until you tell them it is waterproof.
We’ll come to your Raymond home or you can visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl. Free in-home estimates across Hinds County and the Jackson metro.
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