Luxury Vinyl offers diverse realistic visuals and sizes, catering to various tastes including hardwood, geometric, and stone looks, making it highly versatile. A great option for active households with kids and pets, it's waterproof, durable, easy to maintain, and resistant to scratches. Notably, it provides an affordable way to achieve a nearly perfect hardwood appearance.
What is Luxury Vinyl Flooring?
At its heart, plank vinyl floor, also called luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl floor (LVF), is simply vinyl flooring that comes in long, narrow strips rather than the traditional square tile shapes.
But structurally this is a different product. Sheet vinyl is generally flexible vinyl with a printed top layer covered by a clear wear layer, while vinyl plank flooring is a multi-ply product that features four layers:
- A topmost layer of aluminum oxide, designed to prevent light scratching and scuffs
- A clear film layer that protects against more severe ripping and tearing
- A design layer that provides the photo-realistic look of wood or stone
- A backing layer made of strong rigid vinyl, comprising almost 90 percent of the total thickness of luxury vinyl tile.
Luxury vinyl is therefore almost five times thicker than traditional sheet vinyl, allowing it to be semi-rigid. Rather than being rolled out over the floor and glued down, luxury vinyl planks snap together.
Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Floors
- Fully waterproof
- One of the easiest floors to maintain
- Scratch and stain resistant
- Cost effective
- Hundreds of colors and patterns
- Looks and feels like real wood
- Comfortable on your feet and carries the added benefit of both temperature and sound insulation
- Great value for the investment
- Has a life expectancy of around 20 years
Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Floors
Understanding the different types of luxury vinyl available and the benefits each bring are key factors when choosing your vinyl flooring.
When selecting luxury vinyl think about your lifestyle and the level of activity in the room the flooring will be installed.
Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Floors
Ease of installation is a key advantage of vinyl plank flooring, which uses a click-lock system in which the edges and ends of the planks snap together. This flooring is generally installed as a floating floor.
Find Your Ideal luxury vinyl for Your Home at Cooper Floors
Shopping for new luxury vinyl can feel overwhelming. If you are interested in upgrading your home with luxury vinyl but need some help understanding your options, Cooper Floors is here to help!
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