Vinyl plank flooring, also called luxury vinyl plank, LVP and LVT, has gained huge traction among homeowners, contractors and builders over the years. The reasons why this flooring material is so popular is easy to understand. Many homeowners like the look of solid wood, stone and tile in their home, but don’t want to deal with the maintenance, nor pay the higher price tag associated with those high-end flooring materials. Charlotte Hardwood Floor Specialist installs vinyl plank flooring in the Charlotte NC area at very competitive prices.
There are several types of flooring materials available: solid wood, engineered wood, tile, stone, laminate, and vinyl plank flooring. As compared to other flooring materials, vinyl plank flooring offers several benefits.
FLAWLESS REPRODUCTION OF WOOD, STONE AND TILE PRODUCTS
Vinyl plank flooring is made to mimic popular flooring materials like wood, stone and tile. Over the years, the quality and look of LVP have substantially improved. The patterns, textures and colors available for LVP are outstanding and look authentic. With such improvements, It has become more and more difficult to differentiate LVP from solid wood, stone and tile.
EASIER TO INSTALL THAN OTHER TYPES OF FLOORING
One of the big benefits of luxury vinyl plank flooring is that they can be installed over wood or concrete. They are not as susceptible to moisture like wood and therefore can be installed in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. If you are wanting to have flooring that looks the same throughout your home that is not as cold as tile in the winter, vinyl plank flooring is the best choice on the market. Further, this type of flooring does not have to be acclimated to your home before installation unlike solid and engineered wood floors.
WATERPROOF MATERIAL
Vinyl Plank Flooring is waterproof. That is a huge positive. Vinyl plank flooring is now replacing tile in entryways and mud rooms. No more worries about the dog spilling his water bowl or the kids dropping their spaghetti plate on the floor. This type of flooring is easy to clean up and won’t absorb spills, which leads us to the next point – maintenance.
EASE OF MAINTENANCE
Vinyl plank flooring are really easy to clean and maintain
Made of vinyl, this type of flooring naturally repels water and other liquids. A mop and water and in some instance a mild soap solution is all you need to clean vinyl plank flooring. Try that with hardwood floors and tile! Vinyl plank flooring is by far the easier flooring material to maintained plus, it is extremely durable.
LONG LIFE
Vinyl plank flooring is highly durable and does not scratch, indent or stain easily. The only caveat is being made of vinyl, they are more susceptive to heat than tile for example.
ABUNDANCE OF STYLE AND COLORS
It’s amazing the amount of options available today with vinyl plank flooring. They nearly mimic to perfection wood, stone, tile. This opens up the door for so many options for your home. When shopping for vinyl flooring, keep in mind that not all brands are created equal. You will need to select from some for the best ones or ask Charlotte Hardwood Floor Specialist to help you select the right type of your home. Some of the top brands in the market include Shaw, COREtec, Mohawk, Armstrong, and NuCore.
Vinyl plank flooring is usually made of four separate layers that can vary in thickness and quality based on the brand you select. The thicker the layers, especially the wear layer, the more durable the flooring will be. Those four layers include the back layer, water resistant layer, printed layer and the wear layer. The layer at the back of the flooring is made of cork or foam which serves a dual purpose – it works as an underlayment that provides cushioning between the subfloor and the vinyl flooring and a noise reducer when walking on the floors which is particularly important if the flooring is installed on a second floor. The water resistant layer is made of water either plastic composite or stone plastic composite. This layer is made to absorb moisture without causing swelling of the planks. The printed layer is the layer on which the high definition finish is printed. The final layer, the wear layer protects the printed layer against damages.
If you live in the Charlotte NC area and are interested in getting a free quote for the installation of vinyl plank flooring in your home, please call our office today or fill out our online form to request an appointment.
