LVP/LVT
Why settle for less when you can have luxury? At Marietta Flooring Pros, Georgia, we have Luxury Vinyl and Performance Tiles that are ready to be used in both commercial and residential buildings. Do you want a marble or wood or granite finish for your floor? Is your budget way above that of a wood finish? Then this is the perfect option for you. LVPs and LVTs are designed to have the outlook of these materials so you are getting the feeling of luxury for less.
Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP)
Luxury Vinyl Tiles is a type of flooring material made from PVC and designed to look like hardwood. It comes in layers which makes it very durable and suitable for use in high activity areas in a property. It comes pre-fabricated in planks format which makes it easy to install and very realistic in appearance. Some benefits of using Luxury Vinyl Planks are:
- It is affordable as it costs less than half the price of hardwood
- It comes in a variety of colors and patterns unlike hardwood itself
- It is versatile and can be used in any space
Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT)
This is pretty much the same as Luxury Vinyl Planks in terms of materials used and how it works. The only difference is the cut from the pre-fabrication. While Luxury Vinyl Planks are made to look like hardwood and come in planks for easy installation and a realistic finish, Luxury Vinyl Tiles are made to resemble ceramic tiles, natural stones and are cut in rectangular or square forms to resemble tiles. They both have the same benefits as they are cheaper than the original material they are replicating and they are very durable.
Pros and Cons of LVP and LVT
LVPs and LVTs are made of the same material and are pretty much manufactured to carry out the same purpose; flooring. There are many advantages that come with using Vinyl as a flooring material and some of them are:
- Ease of installation: Vinyl planks and tiles are very easy to install, unlike the materials that they are replicating.
- Water and Heat Resistance: Luxury Vinyl is very durable, more durable than standard vinyl, and can withstand both water and heat. This is why it can be used in places like the toilet or kitchen.
- LVPs and LVTs are very realistic and can easily pass as the main thing when used in spaces.
Maintenance Tips
To get the best of out your Luxury Vinyl Planks and Tiles, you have to make sure that proper maintenance is carried out on it from time to time. To maintain your LVP or LVT, vacuum it regularly, do not leave spills on it for so long, wash with warm water and mild detergents every week, and check for stains, scratches, and faults in it from time to time. This way, you can know when something is wrong and get a professional to fix it before the situation worsens. It is very low maintenance compared to other flooring options available in the market.