When you are looking at renovating your home, you want to invest your money into a flooring product that is going to look amazing, last a long time, and exceed all your expectations for wear and durability. Knowing what flooring is right for each room is a great place to start. Luxury vinyl plank (also known as LVP) meets every requirement for any room and surpasses other flooring options in multiple ways. This article will discuss what LVP is, some of its good qualities, some of its not so good features, and why it is perfect for your home.
LVP is a flooring option that tends to be more affordable, is waterproof, and comes in many different appearances. As a flooring choice, it offers a natural feeling underfoot as well as textures that can make the flooring feel and look just like the natural materials that it is imitating. This flooring consists of a mixture of synthetic materials, including polyvinyl chloride (otherwise known as PVC), pigment for coloring, calcium carbonate, a few different plasticizers, and other stabilizers. These are mixed and poured into the layers that make up the planks.
Luxury vinyl plank is very durable. It typically comes in a wood finished look or a natural stone appearance. Both hardwood and natural stone flooring can be quite expensive and difficult to install. LVP is a more cost-effective selection due to its lower price point. Additionally, it is a more straightforward option for installation due to its typical peel and stick, or tongue and groove snap into place installation process. Once installed, this flooring option is beautiful, durable, and easy to maintain.
One of the most compelling qualities vinyl plank flooring has to offer as an option for any commercial property or homeowner is its complete water resistance. A surface spill will not damage the flooring. This feature makes LVP ideal for any room in your home, for families with kids and pets, as well as large commercial jobs. Here are a few other excellent pros of luxury vinyl plank:
With these great qualities, it is hard to see why anyone would choose a flooring option other than LVP for their space or home.
Just like everything, if there are good qualities, there are always a few bad. Here is a list of some of the worst parts of having luxury vinyl plank floors:
Can show fading from sunlight or excessive UV exposure
Luckily, the cons of luxury vinyl plank are few and far between making it one of the best flooring options available.
We know there are so many different flooring options available in today’s market. We also know that it can be very challenging to select the right flooring for every room in your home that is perfect for you and your needs. Our specialized design team at Kuhn Flooring is here to help you decide what will not only look best but work best in your space. We offer a large variety of flooring options and can help you compare all the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
With our friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced luxury vinyl plank installation team, we make the whole new flooring process a breeze. Contact us, Kuhn Flooring, today to discuss your flooring project. Let us help you invest your money into flooring that will be as beautiful as the day you have it installed for years to come.
