Luxury vinyl flooring has become a top choice of all the flooring products available to homeowners. The reasons are as numerous as the colors and patterns available. So, what is it and why is it taking over the industry?
Stine Flooring Buyer, Steven Graybill, explains that luxury vinyl tile and planks deliver everything homeowners want from their flooring. First, there’s the durability and easy maintenance to consider — and it’s waterproof. The ease of installation is important too, along with the beauty and affordability. Before you rush to the flooring showroom, Graybill suggests that you take some time to learn more about the different types of products available.
LUXURY VINYL PLANKS VS. LUXURY VINYL TILE
When discussing luxury vinyl flooring, that term includes both planks and vinyl tile. The two are very much alike and are manufactured in the same way. Both are long-lasting waterproof flooring.
Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) are manufactured to realistically resemble wood and come in different sizes of planks, just like the hardwood flooring they replicate. When installed properly, it can be tough to tell the difference between LVP and natural wood just by looking at them. Planks are also available with different thicknesses and acoustic (sound-absorbing) features.
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) refers to natural stone looks and other unique patterns. Like LVP, they are available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses.
WHY IS IT SO POPULAR?
LVP and LVT are soaring in popularity. Here are a few of the benefits of luxury vinyl flooring:
Aesthetic Appeal: Luxury vinyl flooring brings the gorgeous look of hardwood flooring or stone tile flooring, such as marble, quartzite, concrete, and more, into your home.
Durability: These products can withstand the wear and tear of everyday life for many years, resisting chips, cracks, stains, dents, and other types of damage.
Easy to maintain: Unlike natural stone, LVT never needs to be sealed to maintain its good look and be protected from damage. Likewise, planks that look like wood never need to be waxed or refinished. They are simple to keep clean and hygienic, making them ideal for homes with small children and pets.
Acoustics: Luxury vinyl flooring absorbs sound better than other types of tile so. it improves the acoustics of the room where it’s installed.
Waterproof flooring: It is exceptionally water resistant, which makes it ideal for installation anywhere in your home. Especially in areas that get wet often, such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, mud rooms, and entryways.
Comfortable: Compared to other types of tiles, luxury vinyl flooring feels warm to the touch so, walking barefoot is much more comfortable.
Affordable: LVF is often more budget-friendly than the materials it replicates. For example, if you love the look of marble, you can install marble-look LVT in your home for a fraction of what the real thing would cost.
Stine design experts are ready to assist you with quality planks and tiles for any flooring, countertop and backsplash project.
Bracken Hill LVP from the MSI Prescott collection is a soothing blend of gray shading with the look of weathered wood. It is available in 7” x 48” planks with a pre-attached backing, and has a rigid-core plank option, it’s easy and quick to install and transform a room. We love how it compliments industrial, rustic, and contemporary interior designs.
The best shower in the house is no longer inside. Instead, MSI’s gorgeous natural marble Bianco Dolomite Polished Tiles create a stunning backdrop bringing a luxurious feel to the outdoors. It’s easy to take a step toward relaxation with Caldera™ Grigia Arterra Pavers.
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