The Pros of Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Technological progress has turned luxury vinyl flooring into one of the most versatile surfaces. Here are just a few situations where luxury vinyl flooring stands out.

  • Luxury vinyl can be purchased at a fraction of the cost of tile and hardwood while still maintaining quality. Some vinyl planks also mimic the texture of an actual hardwood floor. It is typically a very comfortable surface compared to hardwood, tile and laminate.

  • Updates in print technology have allowed vinyl to mimic the look of hardwood and tile

  • Its waterproof properties make this surface great for kitchen, bathrooms and other places where things can be spilled

  • Cleaning and maintaining luxury vinyl is very easy

  • LVP and LVT is scratch and indentation resistant

  • The increase in digital print technology allows for a very wide variety of options

  • The wear layer on luxury vinyl maintains the floor’s beauty for years

  • Luxury Vinyl is very easy to install. If your existing floor is a flat hard surface, there is the potential to instal LVP and LVT without any tear out.

  • If a plank gets damaged, you can easily pull it out and replace it with a new one. Just be sure to save your extra flooring pieces

  • Luxury vinyl can also be static free and slip free

The Cons of Vinyl Flooring

Although luxury vinyl flooring has many positive qualities, there are still some negative aspects you need to be aware of:

  • Although luxury vinyl is scratch and dent resistant, it is still prone to damage caused by high impacts or abrasive surfaces. Make sure to use padding under furniture resting on this surface

  • In places with high amounts of continuous direct sunlight, vinyl flooring has been known to fade. We recommend using blinds, rugs and moving furniture often to avoid noticeable fading

  • Unfortunately luxury vinyls synthetic material makes it non-recyclable

  • Installing over certain types of subfloors without an underlayer can result in an echoing sound when walked on

  • The quality of luxury vinyl flooring can vary dramatically and it’s important to go through a trusted retailer to avoid a fake look and cheap material