Six Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP)

Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) are a great alternative to solid and engineer wood floor products. They have become increasingly popular with homeowners and remodelers. Below are 6 benefits of LVP flooring.

Realistic flooring material

For many years, one for the drawback of vinyl flooring products was their lack of authenticity. Even though they were made to imitate natural materials like wood or stone, they still looked fake and cheap. This is no longer the case with Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) and the results are quite impressive. With the top brands of LVP nowadays, you would be hard pressed to determine whether the floor you are walking on are real wood or LVP. The wood patterns, coloring and details of LVP closely match the real thing.

Durability

One of the main advantage of LVP flooring is its durability and resistance to scratches, dents and stains. It’s the perfect flooring if you have kids and/or pets. LVP flooring products are a good match for kitchens and high traffic areas and will last years without losing their appearance.

Water resistance

LVP are made of interlocking vinyl planks making that type of flooring water proof. LVP is the ideal flooring material for baths, kitchens and entryways where water spills can happen. Being water resistant is a huge plus when it comes to flooring. You won’t have to worry about flooring buckling if spills are not immediately wiped dry. Further, since LVP is a waterproof product, there is no worry about bacteria or mildew growing on this type of flooring which makes pretty sanitary.

Low maintenance

LVP flooring is extremely low maintenance. It is the easiest type of flooring to clean and maintain as compared to wood and tile products. To keep LVP flooring products clean and looking their best, using a vacuum cleaner or microfiber cloth will do the job. For deeper types of cleaning, a solution of mild soap and a mop work great. LVP flooring come with a top protective layer that will ensure your LVP floors look their best for years to come.

EasE OF installation

Compared to solid and engineered wood floor products, tile and stone products, LVP flooring is much easier to install and won’t need sealing, sanding or grout. They can be installed much quicker than other types of flooring, hence cutting into the cost of labor to have LVP installed.

Colors and Styles

LVP flooring comes in numerous colors and styles. This type of flooring is made to mimic other flooring materials (wood, stone, tile, marble, concrete, etc…) that are more expensive and harder to install. With LVP, the options are endless making it easy and practical to match your LVP floors with the style of your home.

If you are interested in LVP flooring, call Wilson Hardwood Floor Specialist today to request a free in-home consultation. We install all brands of LVP flooring in the Charlotte area.