What is LVT Flooring and why is it so popular?
LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile, and has quickly become one of the most popular flooring choices for homeowners and commercial premises alike. LVT is a fantastic, versatile and stunning flooring choice that mimics the characteristics of other natural flooring options, i.e. stone, wood, ceramic.
LVT is made from multiple layers, including tough wear layers and high-definition photographic layers to offer a hyper realistic aesthetic with excellent resilience. LVT is also water resistant and in some cases, fully waterproof, lending itself well to kitchens, bathrooms and high traffic areas. Unlike traditional tiles, LVT is quieter underfoot, softer and much easier to maintain. It is scratch resistant, easy to clean and suitable for underfloor heating systems, which instantly increases its appeal.
What are the downsides of LVT Flooring?
Whilst LVT offers an amazing range of benefits, like any flooring, there are always different aspects to consider. For example, although LVT is a highly durable material, it can be damaged by very sharp objects if not not cared for properly. It is also worth noting that extremely cheap LVT products may not offer the same photorealistic properties as more premium ones. Finally, while LVT is more comfortable and warm underfoot than tile, it will never be as soft as carpet, which may be a consideration for bedrooms and living areas. LVT is also made from synthetic materials, so it is not biodegradable. Although, many manufacturers are beginning to make strides towards more eco-friendly production and recycling programmes.
Overall, the few negatives that come with LVT are minimal when compared to its practicality, style, and value. Making LVT a smart and stylish choice for nearly every room in the home.
Is LVT Flooring Expensive?
LVT flooring offers the high-end look of natural wood or stone at a much more affordable price. While it's not the cheapest flooring option on the market, it delivers excellent value for money thanks to its durability, water resistance, and low maintenance needs. Compared to hardwood or ceramic tile, LVT is significantly more cost-effective—not just in terms of material, but also installation. Whether you're renovating a single room or an entire home, LVT is a smart investment that combines style, performance, and long-term savings.
Is LVT Flooring Expensive?
LVT offers the high end look of natural wood or stone, without the huge price tag of either. Whilst it is not as cheap as vinyl flooring, it delivers excellent value for money due to its durability, water resistance and low maintenance needs. In comparison to ceramic tiles or solid hardwood floors, LVT is significantly less expensive. LVT is a smart long term investment that will elevate your home for years to come.
What LVT do we recommend?
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Our Neutral Large Parquet LVT range is an ultra-hard wearing collection of high quality design luxury vinyl planks, ideal for all home interiors & light commercial areas. The realistic parquet effect planks boast authentic surface textures and feature a polyurethane (PUR) surface treatment to assist with ongoing protection and maintenance. These designs are very popular due to the clean and contemporary overall effect and classic, close wood grain. Variation in colour and design is a feature of this product intended to enhance the natural appearance of the floor. This range is fitted using the glue-down method and can be used in all areas of the home. This range is super slip-resistant and very easy to clean and maintain.
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Forbo Allura Material LVT collection is built up from classic stones to modern cements and marble designs. The modern and classic looking all come with a matt finish and a textured surface embossing for added realism. Allura Dryback 0.7 is the highest specification, fully adhered floor covering in our Allura portfolio. This luxury vinyl tiles collection offers the largest design choice, excellent durability and best in class dimensional stability. Its high performance makes Allura Dryback 0.7 suitable for any application area.
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