An LVT floor can look like real wood or real stone and have any design printed on it, but it also offers many practical benefits. It is produced in shapes of tiles or planks. This can be fitted throughout your home to provide flooring that is beautiful, practical and suitable for use in a variety of areas. LVT is also suitable for use in retail and commercial areas.
Benefits of LVT:
Durability:
Manufactured from robust materials this product is made up of several layers and can cater for a heavy foot flow.
Warmth:
Provides warmth and cushioned feel underfoot.
Underlays:
Are used with click LVT, different underlays can be used for different environmental factors, some underlays are built in. With glue down LVT underlays are not used, a lot of flooring preparation is provided/advised before the floor is fully stuck down.
Versatile:
Hard wearing, waterproof and scratch resistant it provides texture and is slip resistant making it suitable for bathrooms and kitchens.
Installation:
If you choose the ‘click LVT’ this operates with a click lock system making installation quicker and easier. This can be fitted by a joiner and is classed as a ‘DIY’ product. If you choose ‘glue down LVT’ it is recommended a floor layer to carry out this work. This is a service we can offer here at Floorstyle Team Valley.
Maintenance:
Easy to keep clean and virtually maintenance free, offering you a maximum of joy.
Lifespan:
Most LVT’s have an impressive 20-25 year lifespan (the guarantee depending on how you maintain the product).
Insulated Sound:
This type of flooring can be a lot quieter in comparison to other types of flooring.