The best porch flooring to buy
is still here in twenty years.
If you're deciding what porch flooring to buy, start here. American Pro is engineered cellular PVC porch flooring with a real wood-grain finish, built to outlast wood, composite, tile, and stone: it won't rot, splinter, cup, or grey out. Tongue-and-grooved boards in both 3/4" and 7/8" thicknesses, six colors, and a 25-year stain and fade limited warranty. Made in the USA.
Six reasons it's the
last porch you'll install.
Every American Pro porch board is engineered to handle what porch boards actually go through: weather, wear, accidents, time. These are the six benefits we build for, on every plank.
Low Maintenance
Designed for minimal upkeep and easy cleaning. Enjoy a beautiful, hassle-free outdoor space without the need for constant attention.
Simple Installation
Installs the same way as wood. Save time and effort with easy-to-follow instructions and standard tools your installer already owns.
Fire Resistant
Engineered with fire-resistant properties for added safety. Peace of mind on every porch, in every season.
Fade Resistant
Long-lasting color that holds up to UV and weather. Maintain the vibrant appearance of your porch flooring for years.
Slip Resistant
A secure surface that minimizes the risk of accidents. Especially in the rain, snow, and morning dew where wood gets dangerous.
Environmentally Safe
Manufactured from partially repurposed polymers without sacrificing quality. A safer, sustainable choice for your home.
Choose the color that
belongs on your home.
Cool greys, warm browns, and rich reds. Every finish is rendered in embossed wood-grain on the surface of the board. Order free samples of any combination and compare them in your own light.
Replace your old porch.
Without replacing your porch.
American Pro porch boards install the same way painted pine has for a century. Same fastening pattern, same standard joist spacing, same tools. Your installer doesn't need a manual; they need a saw.
Easy replacement of an old porch. Bring new life to a tired one. Add value to your home.
Made from partially
repurposed polymers.
Sustainability isn't a marketing line for us, it's how we build. American Pro porch flooring is manufactured from partially repurposed polymers without sacrificing quality, durability, or finish.
It's a safer, sustainable choice for your home and a cleaner one for our shop floor.
Engineered.
Not assumed.
Full technical data sheets, installation instructions, and span guidance are available on request. Contact our sales team for project-specific engineering support.
How to choose the best
porch flooring to buy.
Most people shopping for porch flooring weigh six materials: cellular PVC, wood-plastic composite, pressure-treated wood, natural hardwood like IPE, tile or stone, and poured concrete. The best porch flooring to buy is the one that holds up to weather, stays safe underfoot, and still looks right in twenty years. Here's how the options compare on the factors that actually matter on a porch.
| What matters on a porch | American Pro PVC | Wood-plastic composite | Pressure-treated wood | Natural hardwood (IPE) | Tile & stone | Concrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rot & moisture | Won't rot, no moisture path | Wood fibers can absorb & swell | Rots without constant sealing | Resists rot, but checks & weathers | Waterproof, but grout can fail | Waterproof, can spall & crack |
| Splinters & cracking | No grain, never splinters | Can crack & chip at edges | Splinters, checks & cracks | Surface-checks & can splinter | Can crack or chip on impact | Cracks & chips over time |
| Fade resistance | UV-stable, 25-yr fade warranty | Fades, especially early years | Greys out, needs refinishing | Greys to silver without oiling | Color-stable | Surface dusts & stains fade |
| Slip resistance | Slip-resistant in rain & snow | Varies by brand | Slick when wet | Slick when wet | Slippery unless textured | Slick unless broom-finished |
| Maintenance | Soap & water, no sealing | Occasional cleaning | Sand, stain & seal yearly | Oil every 1-2 years | Reseal grout, deep clean | Periodic sealing |
| Installation | Same as wood, standard tools | Same as wood | Standard tools | Hard, dense, slow to cut | Skilled trade, mortar & grout | Forms, pour & cure |
| Cost over time | Higher upfront, low lifetime cost | Mid, replace if it fails | Low upfront, high upkeep | High upfront & ongoing oiling | High install, periodic repair | Mid install, repair on cracking |
| Origin | Made in the USA, Linden NJ | Often imported | Varies | Imported tropical hardwood | Varies | Local |
The best porch flooring to buy is the one still doing its job in twenty years. Across rot, splinters, fade, slip resistance, and maintenance, cellular PVC is the only material that doesn't trade durability for looks. American Pro PVC porch flooring is engineered cellular PVC with a wood-grain finish that won't rot, splinter, cup, or grey out, backed by a 25-year stain and fade limited warranty and extruded right here in the United States.
Choosing the best
porch flooring.
The questions homeowners and builders ask most when they're deciding on porch flooring, answered straight.
What is the best porch flooring to buy?
The best porch flooring to buy is cellular PVC tongue-and-groove flooring, because it won't rot, splinter, cup, or grey out the way wood does and won't sag or stain like wood-plastic composite. Compared against pressure-treated wood, natural hardwood like IPE, tile, stone, and concrete, cellular PVC is the only option that stays low-maintenance and slip-resistant for decades. American Pro PVC porch flooring is engineered cellular PVC with a wood-grain finish, available in 3/4" and 7/8" thicknesses and six colors, slip, fire and fade resistant, made in the USA, and backed by a 25-year stain and fade limited warranty.
What porch flooring options should I compare before buying?
Most homeowners compare six porch flooring materials: cellular PVC, wood-plastic composite, pressure-treated wood, natural hardwood such as IPE, tile or stone, and poured concrete. Weigh each one on rot and moisture resistance, splintering, fade resistance, slip resistance, maintenance, and lifetime cost. Cellular PVC scores best on durability and upkeep, which is why it's the best porch flooring to buy for a porch you don't want to replace again.
Is PVC porch flooring better than composite or wood?
Yes. Cellular PVC has no wood fiber, so unlike composite it can't absorb moisture, swell, or stain, and unlike pressure-treated wood it never needs sanding, staining, or sealing. PVC won't splinter or grey out and stays slip-resistant in rain and snow, making it the longest-lasting, lowest-maintenance porch flooring to buy.
What is American Pro porch flooring made of?
American Pro porch flooring is engineered cellular PVC, extruded by Patwin Plastics in Linden, NJ. The boards are tongue-and-groove with a wood-grain surface and are available in 3/4" and 7/8" thicknesses.
How many colors of porch flooring are available?
Six wood-grain finishes are available. Free hand samples can be requested so the color can be evaluated on the actual home before installation.
Is American Pro porch flooring slip resistant?
Yes. The porch boards have a slip-resistant surface texture and are also fire and fade resistant.
What warranty does the PVC porch flooring carry?
American Pro PVC porch flooring carries a 25-year limited residential warranty against stain and fade.
Where is American Pro porch flooring manufactured?
Every porch board is extruded by Patwin Plastics at the company's vertically integrated polymer extrusion facility in Linden, New Jersey.
Local stock,
local lumberyards.
American Pro porch flooring is sold through independent lumber dealers stocked by regional wholesale distributors. Find one near you below, or ask your local lumberyard to source it through their distributor.
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Western New York & Finger Lakes
Genesee Reserve Supply, Inc.
Two-step wholesale distributor of building materials, serving independent lumber dealers across Western New York and the Finger Lakes since 1952.
Don't see your area on the list? Call us at 1-877-442-6776 or send us a note and we'll point you to the closest lumber dealer that carries American Pro porch flooring.
Bring the porch
home first.
Choose any of our six finishes and we'll mail you full board samples. Compare them in your own light, against your siding, next to your trim. Free shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.
- Free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
- Real product, real wood-grain finish
- Ships within two business days