Luxury vinyl flooring: built for modern living
Understanding the construction of luxury vinyl floors
Luxury vinyl flooring isn’t just another type of vinyl—it’s engineered for performance. It consists of multiple layers, each designed to provide strength, stability, and comfort underfoot.
- Wear layer: The top layer is a transparent, scratch-resistant coating that protects against daily wear and tear, spills, and stains.
- Image layer: This is where the magic happens. High-definition imaging creates stunning visuals that mimic natural wood, stone, or tile.
- Core layer: The heart of luxury vinyl flooring. Depending on the type, this can be flexible or rigid, giving the flooring its stability and resistance to moisture.
- Backing layer: A durable base that enhances the flooring’s structure and can include an attached underlayment for sound absorption and extra comfort.
These layers work together to create a floor that looks high-end, feels great underfoot, and stands up to daily life.
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Choosing your ideal luxury vinyl flooring
Choosing the right luxury vinyl flooring might feel overwhelming with so many options. But don’t worry—we’ll simplify it for you.
- LVP vs. LVT flooring: Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) mimics the beautiful look of stone or ceramic tile, making it great for bathrooms and kitchens. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) replicates hardwood, perfect for adding warmth and elegance to living spaces.
- Width and thickness: Wider planks create a modern, spacious feel, while narrower planks give a more traditional look. Thickness matters, too—thicker vinyl provides better durability and comfort, especially in high-traffic areas.
- Installation method: Click-lock floating floors are DIY-friendly and snap together without glue. Glue-down options are ideal for heavy-use areas, offering superior stability.
No matter your space or style, there's a luxury vinyl option that fits your needs.
Why LVP and LVT flooring are a smart choice
Luxury vinyl isn’t just another flooring trend—it’s a practical, long-lasting investment. Here’s why homeowners and business owners alike love luxury vinyl tile and vinyl plank flooring:
- Waterproof and moisture-resistant: Unlike hardwood or laminate, luxury vinyl flooring handles spills and moisture like a champ. Install it in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements without worry.
- Durability you can count on: Scratch-resistant surfaces make it perfect for places with pets, kids, or high foot traffic. It stands up to daily life while looking amazing.
- Comfort underfoot: Unlike cold tile or rigid wood, LVP and LVT flooring have a softer, warmer feel, making them more comfortable to walk on.
- Easy maintenance: There is no need for special cleaners or complicated routines. A quick sweep and an occasional damp mop keep it looking fresh.
- Affordable elegance: Get the high-end look of hardwood or stone without stretching your budget. Luxury vinyl tile and vinyl plank flooring are cost-effective without sacrificing style.
- Versatility in design: With a huge variety of colors, textures, and patterns, you can find the perfect match for any decor style.
Luxury Vinyl Plank LVP & Luxury Vinyl Tile LVT
Luxury Vinyl Plank, also referred to as LVP, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and EVP (engineered vinyl plank) or vinyl composite core flooring (VCC) is a highly durable, waterproof, kid proof and even pet proof flooring product that is rapidly gaining popularity for both homeowners and commercial flooring applications. It can provide some of the highest noise reduction ratings in flooring and offer a stylish alternative to natural wood flooring.
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Adamantine | Aurora Hardwoods | Cali Bamboo | Coretec | Engage | Gala Manufacturing | Hallmark Floors | Mannington – Adura Max | Neptune | Ridgeline | SLCC
Luxury Vinyl Department
LVP is developed to nearly perfectly replicate the look, color, and feel of high-end wood flooring, stone and ceramic tile with improved performance and considerably lower costs. The manufacturing process used to produce this special floor creates all of the surface textures that were previously only available in solid hardwood or engineered wood floors. Surface designs such as distressed wood, stone textures, handscraped, and even wood grain patterns become so realistic that it can only be referred to as a luxury flooring product. It can give you the look and actual feel of even bamboo floors with durability and cost savings not previously available in flooring.
Luxury Vinyl Tile has come a long way since the days of giant rolls of vinyl flooring. This flooring material has grown with style and technology over the years which has transformed it into a quality, durable flooring product that delivers numerous color and pattern options. Luxury vinyl plank is as stylish and plentiful as it is affordable and realistic.
Types
There are several types of vinyl floors, which include luxury vinyl tile, and vinyl sheet, as well as luxury vinyl planks, tiles, and modulars. They offer flexibility in installing applications with styles, colors, and textures that mirror the look of stone, slate, and wood.
Installation Options
Due to the composite construction, it handles moisture and high-traffic applications extremely well. Easy to install, it not only looks like real wood or stone flooring, it can be used in virtually all flooring environments. From kitchens to bathrooms and even basements or commercial flooring applications, it is becoming a popular choice for homeowners and contractors alike.
Construction
LVP wood flooring is manufactured by combining multiple floor components together around a high-density core layer and a top layer made of colored and textured vinyl that appears like real wood, stone, or even marble. It is produced in planks that come in varying widths and lengths, similar to traditional wood flooring. The result of today’s advancements they have a deceptively similar look and feel to natural wood flooring.
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