What is Luxury Vinyl Flooring?

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are an adaptable and stylish flooring choice that replicate the look of wood, stone, or ceramic tiles. LVT is constructed from several layers of vinyl, which makes it an incredibly durable, waterproof, and easy to maintain option that is suitable for all homes.

What are the advantages of LVT Flooring?

There are two main types of LVT in the UK. The majority is glue down and we always recommend using a trained, experienced flooring fitter as the floor preparation is more critical than laying the LVT. The other type is floating click lock flooring. Even though using a click lock mechanism is quite easy, making sure the subfloor is prepared correctly and all the pattern layout and cutting is done correctly, would require a very competent DIY’er as a bare minimum to achieve a satisfactory result.

Waterproof

If you’re looking for bathroom and kitchen flooring, LVT’s waterproof characteristics make it an ideal option. You no longer need to worry about putting down flooring in these moisture-prone areas as LVT will both look stylish and be a practical choice.

Flexible design

At Luvanto, our LVT flooring is available in a variety of styles and colours, with different texture options that will suit any design aesthetic.

Robust material

LVT is an excellent choice for any areas around the home that have a high foot traffic as it less easily dents, scratches or fades than other flooring types such as real wood. The robust material also makes it easier to keep pristine – all you need is a regular cleaning regime to make sure the floor looks impeccable at all times.

LVT Compared to Real Wood Flooring

Although there are a lot of similarities between the look and appearance of real wood and LVT, there are some notable advantages of using LVT instead

LVT is the most affordable choice

LVT is typically much more affordable than real wood flooring, but has the same high quality appearance so you can spend less and still achieve the look you want. The extra savings on LVT can also free up space in the budget for unique finishing touches to add to your aesthetic, rather than spending the majority on flooring.

Wood is higher maintenance

Real wood requires finishing and sanding, and typically requires more general upkeep than LVT. Not only is LVT easier to fit, it’s also easier to look after long term, saving you valuable time and effort when it comes to DIY.

LVT is waterproof

LVT is waterproof, while real wood can easily become moisture damaged. This is ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, and anywhere in the home where spillages are likely. For family homes LVT is a reliable choice where moisture isn’t going to affect the look and quality of your flooring.

To summarise, LVT is both a practical and aesthetic alternative to wood. It is durable, waterproof, and versatile enough to be an ideal option for any residential or commercial environment.

To see the different styles we offer in LVT flooring that is built to last for busy families, you can order three free samples to try today.