LVT, or Luxury Vinyl Tile, has quickly become one of the most popular flooring choices in the UK. With its realistic look, durability, and waterproof features, it’s easy to see why LVT is replacing traditional laminate and wood floors in so many homes.
In this guide, we’ll explain what LVT flooring is, how it’s made, and why it’s ideal for both domestic and commercial spaces.
Firstly, what is LVT flooring?
LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile, a high-performance flooring solution made up of multiple layers. Its core is PVC vinyl, providing excellent dimensional stability and flexibility.
The top wear layer, typically around 0.55 mm thick, protects against scratches and stains, making it perfect for busy homes, offices, and retail spaces. Many premium ranges also include a 15-year commercial warranty, ensuring long-lasting quality and value.
Styles of LVT Flooring
LVT flooring comes in a wide range of styles, shapes, and finishes, allowing you to create a completely authentic look tailored to your space. Whether you prefer the natural texture of wood-effect planks or the sophisticated appearance of stone tiles, there’s an LVT design to suit every interior.
LVT planks can be installed straight, at a 45-degree angle, or in a herringbone pattern for a more traditional aesthetic. You can also add border details and feature strips around the edges to give your floor a professional, high-end finish.
Benefits of LVT
1.Beautiful designs
The designs of LVT flooring are almost endless. The idea is that the flooring replicates the look of a natural product, usually wood or tiles. The designs are high quality and give a realistic and authentic appearance. New designs are continually being added to the range so you will be sure to find something to complement your tastes.
2.Easy to look after
If you are looking for a low maintenance floor, then LVT is a great choice. It requires very little care, all you will need to do is sweep away dust and dirt on a regular basis and mop to remove any stubborn stains.
3.Versatile
LVT is known for its versatility and practicality. It is robust and waterproof, making it ideal for any room in your home. The durability of LVT means that it can withstand busy areas such as hallways and living rooms and it can even be fitted onto your staircase. It is a very soft flooring to walk on, which gives it sound reducing benefits, making it a great choice for bedrooms, studies or nurseries. LVT can also withstand constant changes in temperature. It can be used with underfloor heating and in rooms like conservatories or orangeries.
4.Waterproof
Most types of LVT are 100% waterproof. This makes them ideal for areas with excess water such as bathrooms, kitchens or utility rooms.
5.UFH
The way that LVT has been designed means that is the perfect floor to use with underfloor heating systems. LVT is thin enough to allow the heat to transfer sufficiently and stable enough to withstand the changes in temperature.
6.Cost effective
Generally speaking LVT is much more cost effective than wooden flooring or tiles. This is mainly because you are not paying a premium for a natural product. Despite the lower price, you are still getting a beautiful, durable and versatile flooring.
So LVT or Laminate flooring?
In conclusion LVT flooring offers many more benefits over Laminate Flooring. The versatility, costs and all of the other benefits mentioned above. We truly feel that in 10 years time Laminate flooring will be a thing of the past as it just cannot keep up with revolutionary technologies that LVT keeps on giving. By far, LVT is the superior product.
Are you interested in LVT?
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