Luxury vinyl tile flooring is becoming more and more popular for a reason. It has a broad range of detailed looks, including the ability to look just like wood, stone, concrete and other choices. It’s also durable, easy to adapt, inexpensive to install and maintain, and environmentally friendly.

Appearance

Luxury vinyl tile flooring can emulate many other types of floors. It can look like hardwood that’s much more expensive to install. Advanced production techniques mean that it can even feel similar to hardwood. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) can be given a natural appearance and texture to give a home a unique and relaxing feel.

Durability

As a residential flooring installer, we replace a lot of beat up floors. We see what lasts and what doesn’t. LVT resists moisture and humidity very well. Temperature changes don’t warp it. LVT is stain- and scratch-resistant and requires less effort to maintain and clean than many other types of flooring.

Adaptability

Luxury vinyl tile flooring is remarkably easy to adapt for specific needs. Here are just a few examples:

  1. Luxury vinyl tile is already moisture resistant, but it can be further coated for waterproofing.
  2. For those with older relatives, you can use a padded underlay so that, in case of a fall, there’s some give. This can reduce injury.
  3. Underlays also mean you can easily add elements such as sound absorption.
  4. You can even add radiant heating elements underneath. These are safe to use and keep the floor warm in the winter.

Cost

The cost of luxury vinyl tile flooring is about a quarter of hardwood. It’s an inexpensive yet durable solution. As we mentioned above, luxury vinyl tile flooring also affords some additional advantages that are impossible (or would cost even more) with other flooring types. Not only this, but luxury vinyl tile is cheaper to maintain and replace than most other types of floors.

Environmentally Friendly

Many luxury vinyl tile flooring choices are made from recycled materials. It’s a responsible flooring choice. More hardwood is sourced sustainably than ever before, but 100% recycled materials is a much surer choice for choosing an environmentally friendly flooring option.

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