Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile (LVP & LVT) | Resilient Flooring
Why We Love It
Why We Love It
Definitely NOT your grandmother’s vinyl flooring, today’s Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is one of the fastest rising trends on the flooring scene. High-performing and versatile, its designs seamlessly mimic hardwood, tile, leather or stone with a more affordable price tag. LVT also comes in a variety of textures, including hand-scraped, distressed and knotted, making this truly innovative option feel as good as it looks. Beautiful, strong, highly water-resistant, low maintenance, comfortable and affordable – perfect for any busy, yet stylish, lifestyle.
Some Great Reasons to Choose Floors Etc.
for your LVT and SPC Flooring Needs…
Some Great Reasons to Choose Floors Etc.
for your LVT and SPC Flooring Needs…
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Our craftsmen have the knowledge, skills and equipment necessary to install this cutting-edge product so you can rest easy knowing that everything has been installed the right way the very first time.
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We pay a great deal of attention to sub-floor preparation to make sure your new LVT or LVP flooring is level and smooth.
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From rustic to modernized to classic, we provide a wide range of LVT and LVP options to fit any style.
The Essentials
The Essentials
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Best for: Any room—there are no restrictions.
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Kid and Pet Friendly? Extremely!
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Stands up to toddlers’ toys, general roughhousing, and pets’ nails and messes better than most surfaces
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Comfortable for kids to play on and pets to walk and sleep on
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Maintenance and Care
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Remember: Not your grandmother’s vinyl – no waxing and/or polishing required!
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Installation. Can be installed over most existing hard surface floors.
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Underlayment Needed? Yes
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Benefits
Benefits
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Durable, low maintenance, and easier on the budget than its hardwood counterparts.
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Withstands water, and it doesn’t easily dent, scratch, stain or fade.Long-lasting performance – endures heavy foot and rolling load traffic
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Many LVT and LVP flooring options are imbued with antimicrobial protection to resist bacteria, mold, and mildew.
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Variety:
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Extensive options:
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Wide assortment of colors
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Different levels of gloss
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Modular flexibility, including large format shapes and sizes
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Brings realism to every design with high fidelity printing techniques and proprietary embossing methods – surfaces look and feel more authentic than ever.
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Wood
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Designed to closely resemble hardwood, vinyl planks come in the same size as wood planks and boast realistic features such as texturing and beveled edges
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Slate
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Leather
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Stone
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Resilient
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Comfortable and soft underfoot – easy to stand on for long periods
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Warmer to the touch during cold months (unlike hard surfaces like tile), cooler during warmer months (and we have those!) – a great balance for our climate.
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Sustainable:
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Manufacturer Warranty: 25-years+
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Recyclable
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Other ETCs...
Other ETCs...
How It’s Made
Vinyl is composed of four layers:
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protective urethane topcoat
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protective clear vinyl layer
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printed design layer
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felt, cork, or fiberglass backing
LVT / LVP – a type of solid vinyl flooring – has a decorative printed film layer that is attached to a vinyl backing and from the top it’s protected with a resilient wear layer.
Drawbacks
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Can be difficult to repair:
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Susceptible to:
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Fading – caused by direct sunlight
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Denting – caused by heavy furniture / appliances
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Floors Etc. always recommends purchasing 2-3 extra cartons to have on hand for future repair needs.
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Even the best LVT is unlikely to be mistaken for the material it’s imitating.
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Minimal return on investment.
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