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If you're looking for new flooring for your home or business, luxury vinyl tile could be the right option. A luxury vinyl tile (LVT) closely mimics the look of natural materials, such as wood or stone. It accomplishes this by a surface layer with a 3D, photo-created image combined with textures that resemble the natural materials.
Discover more about luxury vinyl tile, including what it's made of and why it's popular.
There are several reasons why consumers prefer luxury vinyl tile over other types of flooring material:
Now that you know why many people choose LVT for their living spaces and business, it's time to dive into more details of what luxury vinyl tile looks like and its components.
Luxury vinyl flooring simulates stone (slate, travertine, marble, etc.), or it simulates wood (teak, maple, oak, walnut, and pine).
Because LVP imitates solid wood flooring, it comes in plank shapes. A typical size is 7 inches wide by 48 inches long, but it is available in up to 9 inches wide and 72 inches long.
Luxury vinyl is typically either 100% vinyl or a vinyl/limestone mixture or a mixture of either of these with sawdust particles, depending on the brand.
Any LVT that emulates wood will be made of all vinyl. LVT that looks like stone will contain minerals. Only the base layer is limestone, while the top layer is vinyl.
There is no difference in the number of layers between traditional and luxury vinyl tile—only the thickness of these layers.
Both have four layers from the top down:
LVT usually comes in either plank or tile form. The typical plank size is 48 inches by 6 inches. The typical tile size is 12 inches by 24 inches.
Sometimes you can find unusual shapes, such as squares sized at 16 inches by 16 inches. Thicknesses range depending on brand and core structure.
Luxury vinyl tile is highly versatile when it comes to home and business design. Because it looks like hardwood flooring or ceramic tiles, it goes with many design styles. This fact means you can decorate with a more contemporary look or keep things timeless.
The variety of LVT options also means you can use this flooring in almost any room of your home or business. Many people purchase luxury vinyl tile that replicates ceramic tile for their bathroom, kitchen, or entryway.
For the wood grain replicas, consider putting this flooring in your dining room, living room, or bedroom.
Luxury vinyl flooring is an excellent option because it's so durable. But, this doesn't mean it can never get stained or scratched. If you spill anything on your luxury vinyl tile, wipe it up immediately to avoid stains. These cleaning steps will keep any luxury vinyl flooring looking great!
Here are a couple more tips for cleaning your vinyl floors:
From classic to modern to colorful, you'd be surprised at the different vinyl tile flooring options you can purchase.
Overall, there are three main categories of LVT: stone, wood, and decorative. Within these three categories, there are many options, so you'll likely find at least one that you love.
These options look similar to classic tiles or other stonework and are popular in bathrooms and kitchens.
Various wood grain replays are ideal if you love hardwood flooring but don't want to maintain it.
Finally, the more contemporary or unique options are under the decorative category. These are perfect if you want your flooring to stand out.
Are you looking for a more affordable and durable alternative to hardwood and tile flooring? E Hardwoods & Flooring offers luxury vinyl tile for residential and commercial properties.
You can order your LVT products straight from our site and have them delivered quickly to your door. Got any questions? Feel free to send us a message on our contact page.
