We have been testing a variety of samples of LVP, and this is the first laminate that we've tried. I am really impressed with the abuse that we have given it! We scratched at it with a steak knife, put a hot coal on it, held a flame from a lighter to the surface, hit it several times with a hammer, and soaked it in water for 2 hours. You have to look very hard for the scratch mark, and even the hammer marks are only slightly noticeable if you are looking for them. There are no burn marks and the initial mild swelling of the joint piece from soaking returned to normal. I also like that this flooring is thicker than the LVP that I've looked at. I believe it will feel more solid underfoot. I look forward to having this installed in my house!