What is LVT Flooring?What is LVT Flooring?
If you have been researching flooring options in recent times you will undoubtedly have come across the term LVT. But what does it mean? Should you be considering it as a flooring option, and how does it stack up against traditional wood, laminate, and vinyl flooring?
Well, LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tiles and is one of the most modern, stylish and cost-effective flooring types currently on the market.
Sure, you will pay a little extra to upgrade from standard vinyl or laminate but boy is it worth it. LVT is an upgrade on these materials in every single area including comfort, warmth, appearance, and durability.
It can also be installed over any form of underfloor heating and copes fantastically with moisture meaning you can install it in pretty much any room of your home or business.
At All Floors Glasgow we offer a huge selection of different LVT products, including the entire product ranges of leading brands Amtico and Karndean. Our expert installers are well versed in all aspects of LVT flooring and we have used this knowledge to put together this comprehensive guide.
What is LVT made from?
LVT is constructed from a number of PVC layers that are carefully bonded together in a manufacturing process that has been carefully designed to produce the highest quality of final product.
A tough wear layer is added to LVT to increase durability and protect the floor from harm. Unlike vinyl, LVT is sold in tiles rather than rolls due to its rigidity.
What does LVT look like?
Pretty much anything that you could possibly want it too. LVT designs are printed onto the top layer of the tile, with an unlimited number of different textures, colours, and designs available.
The huge range of different aesthetic options, and the realism with which natural materials can be replicated makes LVT one of the most sought-after flooring choices for anyone looking for the appearance of solid wood without the additional costs or maintenance requirements.
There has long been a belief amongst many that no synthetic flooring material will ever replicate natural materials such as wood or stone to a point where the difference cannot be detected, but LVT is certainly challenging that concept.
Where should I install LVT?
LVT can be installed anywhere inside your property, it really is as simple as that. It is highly water resistant, with excellent waterproof properties and can be used safely with underfloor heating for the ultimate in warmth and comfort.
You don’t need to worry about the impact a busy home filled with life will have on your LVT floor either, as the manufacturing process used to produce LVT creates a product that is extremely resistance to scratching or spillages. It works just as great in a kid’s playroom as it does an office or living area.
LVT is also extremely easy to maintain and a quick hoover and wipe every now and then will keep it in top condition.