Choosing any flooring for your home or office, its a big decision. You are making a significant financial decision, and its going to be there (hopefully) for 10-20 years. So making sure you do your own due diligence when picking flooring is very important. This blog is going to help walk you through the things you should consider when looking at Luxury Vinyl flooring for your next project.
What types of Luxury Vinyl are there?
When looking at Luxury Vinyl Flooring, there are two options: Luxury Vinyl Planks or Luxury Vinyl Tiles. Planks are shaped more like traditional hardwood floor planks, while the Tile pieces are squared like your typical tile flooring. The LVT floors can replicate natural materials such as marble, stone, or travertine. There are endless pattern combinations, giving you many different possibilities, helping you find exactly what you had envisioned.
LVP Flooring offers many different looks and patterns that are similar to hardwood flooring. Many people want hardwood flooring, but do not want the hassle of maintaining them, or having to pay extra for them.
Making the right selection with Luxury Vinyl
- Set a budget that works for you
- Making sure you set a budget that works for you is one of the most important steps of this process. You never want to spend more than you can afford on flooring, so coming into this process knowing your budget, will help you determine options that are feasible for your project.
- Consider whether you want LVP flooring or LVT flooring
- Take a look at both options. Take some samples home and see what you think looks best. Ultimately it comes down to your personal preference, so make sure its what you love!
- Choose a color that aligns with the design of your living space or business
- With LVT and LVP, there are endless designs and patterns to consider. Make sure you have a flooring expert walk you through all the potential possibilities so you know exactly what is our there.
- Assess the durability of the various options
- You never want to pick an item that wont last. Do your research into the Luxury Vinyl Flooring your considering, make sure it can meet the physical demands and wear and tear that they will go through on a day-to-day basis.
Next Steps
Following these initial steps is the first step. Talking with a team member and having them walk you through all the different options available and answer any questions or concerns you have is also very important. Contact one of our team members today to learn more about LVP. We would love to walk you through the journey of starting your next project.