Standard vinyl sheet flooring or tiles traditionally aim to resemble ceramic or stone tiles. However, many designs, patterns, and colors are available, including those that look like wood. Because the wear layer is a smooth, solid surface with few seams, the simulated cracks between "planks" are not always convincing with standard vinyl flooring.
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Luxury vinyl planks (LVP) are usually designed to simulate the look of wood, as is most laminate flooring. In contrast, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) are generally designed to mimic stone or ceramic tiles. The newest forms of luxury vinyl are quite convincing, sometimes making the choice between luxury vinyl and laminate difficult when you want to mimic the look of wood. Hundreds of colors and styles are also available.
Luxury vinyl planks mimic the look of wood better than vinyl sheets. They also look more like simulated stone and ceramic better than standard vinyl.
Luxury vinyl and standard vinyl are both waterproof flooring choices. They are good choices for bathrooms, kitchens, and other wet locations.
Vinyl sheeting is a highly water-resistant material. Unlike planks or tiles, sheets have fewer seams that might allow water to penetrate the subfloor.
Luxury vinyl is a completely synthetic material that is impervious to water damage. However, one of the few problems with luxury vinyl tile is that the seams between tiles (or planks) allow water to seep down to the underlayment.
Standard vinyl sheets are slightly better than luxury vinyl planks regarding waterproofing.
Both types of vinyl flooring tolerate normal heat, such as direct exposure to sunlight, but they do not do well under extreme heat. This is not a good flooring material to place beneath a water heater or near a furnace, so beware of dropping hot skillets or heating appliances onto a vinyl floor.
Both standard vinyl and luxury vinyl are cleaned using the same methods. Sweeping or vacuuming should be done daily, and spills and stains should be wiped immediately. Once a week or so, damp mop the floor with warm (not hot) water mixed with a mild soap. Unlike old resilient linoleum floors, vinyl floors do not require sealers or waxes; they can dull the shiny wear layer.
Neither type holds any advantage regarding care and cleaning when weighing standard vinyl vs. luxury vinyl.
Standard vinyl flooring has a reasonably soft surface that can be susceptible to dents, scratches, and tears. Repairs to a damaged surface are complicated to make or hide, and most people choose to replace or cover the flooring once the wear becomes pronounced.
Luxury vinyl plank is more rigid and thicker than standard vinyl, which increases its durability. Moreover, when a plank becomes damaged, the flooring can be disassembled to replace the damaged plank.
Most luxury vinyl flooring products have a thicker wear layer, giving them more durability and making them easier to repair. Both types of vinyl can fade over time if they get too much direct sunlight, so manufacturers often recommend shading windows to prevent this.
Standard sheet vinyl is usually installed with a full glue-down bond that secures the flooring to the underlayment. Some types can be installed with a perimeter glue bond that ensures the flooring is only around the edges and along the seams. Standard vinyl tile is always secured with a glue-down bond.
Luxury vinyl planks or tiles are generally installed with a click-lock system, in which the edges of the planks or tiles interlock. These floors float over the subfloor with no glue-down bond necessary, but some forms of luxury vinyl offer a glue-down option for certain circumstances.
Luxury vinyl is usually easier for DIYers to install. Standard vinyl sheets can be awkward to handle and are generally installed by professionals.
Standard vinyl is quite affordable, with per-square-foot costs for materials ranging from $0.50 to $2 per square foot when purchased at big-box home improvement centers. Professional installation costs for vinyl flooring are relatively affordable because the work generally goes quickly. Plan on adding $1 to $2 per square foot for professional installation.
Luxury vinyl purchased from the same outlets generally runs $2 to $4 per square foot. Designer styles of luxury vinyl purchased at specialty flooring stores can cost $7 per square foot or even more. Many homeowners choose to install luxury vinyl themselves, as DIY installation is relatively easy.
Standard vinyl flooring has lower raw material costs, but this advantage narrows if you choose luxury vinyl flooring as a DIY project.
Standard vinyl flooring has an anticipated life expectancy of about 10 years, though better types can last as much as 15 years.
Luxury vinyl is more durable, generally lasting 20 to 25 years if it is well cared for.
As a thicker, heavier material, luxury vinyl flooring generally lasts considerably longer than standard sheet vinyl.
Standard sheet vinyl comes in 6- or 12-foot-wide rolls. Tiles are generally 9- to 18-inch squares.
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Luxury vinyl flooring usually comes in either plank or tile form. The typical plank size is 48 inches by 4 1/2 inches, and the typical tile size is 16 by 16 inches, though smaller and larger sizes are also available.
There is no notable size advantage when comparing standard vinyl vs. luxury vinyl.
Standard sheet vinyl flooring is usually considered a bargain material, which does nothing to improve real estate value.
Luxury vinyl planks and tiles don't usually have the cachet of solid hardwood or ceramic and stone tiles. But the latest luxury vinyl offerings are at least comparable&#;and perhaps better&#;than laminate flooring.
Luxury vinyl is favored over standard vinyl for flooring's real estate value. A luxury vinyl plank or tile floor will almost always have more resale value than a standard vinyl one.
Sheet vinyl is a fragile material that can be hard and cold underfoot, especially when installed over concrete subfloors.
Because it is a thicker product, luxury vinyl feels softer underfoot and has better sound-blocking properties than standard vinyl flooring. This is especially true of luxury vinyl with cork or foam underlayment layers built into the product. Top-quality luxury vinyl is often superior to laminate flooring for comfort.
Luxury vinyl has the edge over standard vinyl flooring for underfoot comfort and sound transmission.
If you can afford it, luxury vinyl flooring is usually a better choice than standard vinyl by most comparisons. But standard vinyl might be preferable if you are on a tight budget and for rooms where its minimal-seam construction makes for a more waterproof floor.
Most major vinyl flooring manufacturers offer standard vinyl sheets and tiles, and luxury vinyl planks and tiles. Major players in the vinyl flooring category include familiar big names:
LVT is a type of vinyl flooring that is designed to imitate natural flooring options such as hardwood and ceramic tile. Thanks to technological advances and enhanced design capability, vinyl floors can now look and feel nearly identical to the products they&#;re mimicking. LVT comes in a large variety of timeless and trendy designs, in either tile or plank formats to imitate the look of tiles or wooden planks. It also comes in either rigid or flexible tiles and planks. The modular format of LVT makes it easy and fast to install, a major advantage when renovating a home or a room. Indeed, with LVT, no need to upset the daily routine for too long by closing off one or several rooms. Renovating with LVT can be done with the furniture still in the room.
Vinyl roll is fibreglass-cushion-backed flooring that comes in large, continuous, flexible sheets, and is available in an almost limitless number of styles, from timeless and realistic to more playful designs. Vinyl rolls are also one of the most affordable flooring solutions for homeowners. Also, Vinyl rolls are 100% phthalate-free and have low VOC and formaldehyde emissions, and UK allergy certified, which contribute to healthier indoor environments.
At Tarkett, we have developed a full range of LVT and vinyl roll flooring solutions for your home, to meet different needs, tastes and budgets. For instance, two of our LVT collections, the Starfloor Click 55 and Starfloor Click Ultimate 55, offer professional-grade resistance, a simple click installation system, and a wide range of colours and surface designs. And our vinyl sheet flooring offers a durable, practical and affordable option, which is particularly suited for your kitchen, bathroom or laundry.
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Vinyl flooring is generally considered to be a highly durable material. There are, however, important factors that determine how well your floor lasts over time. For instance, the quality of the material, how it was manufactured, and how well it was installed, will all impact the durability and life expectancy of your vinyl flooring.
All Tarkett vinyl floors, both our LVT and vinyl roll ranges, are treated with a special PUR surface treatment, which provides extreme protection and makes them even more durable and resistant to scratches or stains. They also have a transparent wear layer, which provides additional durability. Our Rigid LVT also has an enhanced rigid core construction, providing extra resistance and excellent dimensional stability. As a result, it won't ripple or swell, and there won't be any expansion or contraction of the floor over time. The product will hold its shape and size against moisture or temperature variations. Water, cold or heat, won&#;t alter Rigid LVT&#;s appearance. In fact, its top coat is so durable it helps protect it against all kinds of damage. Also, it&#;s a great flooring option for high traffic areas and for anyone looking for a high quality but low maintenance floor.
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Yes, all vinyl flooring products are waterproof because they're composed primarily of PVC. However, the quality of installation can affect their level of water-resistance. For instance, LVT comes in planks or tiles that sit side by side, resulting in multiple seams. So, while the planks and tiles themselves are waterproof, if you install them incorrectly, there's the possibility of water or moisture seeping through the seams. Vinyl roll, on the other hand, comes in sheets and there are usually very few, if any, seams when installed.
By carefully following the manufacturer&#;s instructions, both LVT and vinyl roll can be used in areas subject to moisture, such as the bathroom and kitchen.
Vinyl floors can last anywhere from 5 to 25 years, depending on their quality and how they're installed and maintained.
The advantage and disadvantages of vinyl flooring vary significantly depending on the type and quality of the product you choose.
The well-known advantages of vinyl flooring are many. It&#;s comfortable and quiet underfoot, resistant to damage and moisture, easy to install and maintain, affordable, and available in a large number of colours and designs. This makes vinyl flooring a popular choice with a range of consumers, particularly the design and budget-conscious DIY consumer. Also, vinyl floors are a sustainable flooring solution as Tarkett is strongly committed to the responsible use of PVC. We apply Cradle to Cradle® principles, choosing EPEA (Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency) assessed materials for all our vinyl flooring products to ensure complete transparency throughout the production chain. Vinyl rolls are ReStart® Ready* meaning they can be part of Tarkett recycling program, depending on certain countries. Where possible, we also use materials that are both recycled, recyclable, with as low an environmental impact as possible to produce our vinyl rolls. On top, all our plants use 100% green energy.
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On the downside, vinyl flooring can be difficult to remove if it&#;s glued down, it can dent with heavy objects on top of it, and it can be punctured with very sharp objects. Another disadvantage of vinyl flooring is its inability to support very high temperatures and a tendency to show fading and discolouration with excessive UV exposure. For these reasons, vinyl is generally not recommended in rooms with exposure to too much direct sunlight, such as verandas.
However, new technologies mean that vinyl flooring continues to evolve in both its design and construction, with some products now able to counter the disadvantages mentioned above. Tarkett&#;s Rigid LVT &#; Starfloor Click Ultimate, for instance, is made with an extra dense, rigid composite core that can shrug off spills in the kitchen and bathroom, temperature variations in the veranda, and the continuous battering of busy family life. And our vinyl rolls have exceptional lightfastness values making them highly resistant to fading when exposed to light.
Water-resistance, durability, and ease of installation and maintenance are some of vinyl's popular selling points. Today, however, vinyl&#;s popularity is also due to the growing range of design, pattern and texture options available, and its ability to almost perfectly reproduce the look of natural materials such as hardwood and stone.
Both LVT and vinyl roll are available in a wide variety of designs and styles. One of the key differences, however, is that vinyl roll offers an almost limitless range of design and colour options. LVT, on the other hand, offers a variety of designs and styles that focus mostly on reproducing the look and feel of natural materials such as wood and stone.
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Both LVT and laminate are considered to be affordable alternatives to real hardwood flooring. They&#;re also more durable and relatively easy to install and maintain compared to hardwood. However, there are still a few differences between the two products themselves.
The first difference between both products is the sound insulation of the floor: both LVT and Laminate can be installed with an acoustic underlay to improve sound absorption, with an additional cost, but Rigid LVT (Starfloor Click Ultimate) comes with an integrated acoustic backing that significantly reduces sounds in a room.
An important difference between both products is vinyl&#;s ability to stand up against water. LVT is composed primarily of PVC, which is 100% waterproof compared to laminate flooring, which is made primarily of wood products. LVT&#;s moisture resistance means that it can be installed in any room in the home, including wet rooms such as the bathroom and laundry, which isn&#;t the case for laminate.
Another key difference is that both LVT and laminate offer a click installation option that allows easy installation without the need for glue or nails. However, where only a basic utility knife is needed to cut most vinyl products, laminate requires a hand saw or circular saw to cut each piece.
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