LVT Flooring: Everything You Need To Know
If you are looking for flooring that is durable, versatile and looks amazing in your home, look no further than LVT (also known as Luxury Vinyl Flooring). LVT floors are one of our most popular choices for flooring in the home because it is a great alternative (and more importantly, pocket-friendly!) to traditional flooring options like your hardwood flooring.
But what is LVT flooring? Let us teach you everything you need to know about luxury vinyl tile floors so you can decide which flooring is the best choice for your busy household. From its benefits and installation to maintenance, we can show you how good LVT can look in your home.
What Is LVT Flooring?
LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile, and it has the look and feel of natural materials like wood and stone, but with the added benefits that these traditional materials cannot offer. It is made up of four types of layers; wear, design, core and backing layers.
Wear Layer
The wear layer plays an important role in keeping LVT flooring lasting long and staying durable. It is usually made from clear urethane or a similar protective coating, shielding the design layer beneath it from scratches, stains and wear and tear. Its thickness can also vary, thicker layers of course offer more protection meaning it is more suitable for higher traffic areas.
This layer gives the tiles their realistic appearance, helping the LVT flooring look like natural materials. It utilises advanced printing technology to create patterns and textures to provide a range of aesthetic options that can suit any design preference.
Core LayerThe core layer is vital in providing LVT Flooring with its durability and stability. It is typically made with high-density fiberboard or PVC material, giving structural strength to ensure the tiles can withstand heavy foot traffic and resist any impact they may face. It also gives the flooring overall comfort to those who walk on it and helps with sound insulation.
Backing LayerThe backing layer of LVT flooring is typically made from materials like cork or foam. It has multiple functions, providing additional stability to the overall structure and enhancing the durability from below.
What Is The Lifespan Of LVT Flooring?
Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring typically lasts 10 to 20 years. But making sure your flooring is installed right the first time and you regularly maintain your floors, can last as long as you look after it.
How to look after your vinyl flooring
To look after your vinyl flooring effectively, make sure you regularly sweep and hoover the area to remove dirt, debris or any other materials that could cause scratches. When cleaning also ensure you use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner as ones like our Treatex Spray On Cleaner.
Place doormats at entryways to your house to minimise people treading in some dirt. Wipe up your spills immediately so they don't stain and avoid high levels of moisture which can seep into seams and cause damage.
Follow these steps and invest in some of our cleaning and maintenance products to ensure your vinyl flooring has a much longer lifespan.
At Newland Floors and Doors, we specialise in a variety of flooring such as solid wood and engineered wood, from leading brands such as Brooks, Quickstep and Woodpecker.
We can help you make your house a home. Contact Us today about getting your new LVT flooring installed.
At Newland Floors and Doors, we specialise in a variety of flooring such as solid wood and engineered wood, from leading brands such as Brooks, Quickstep and Woodpecker.
We can help you make your house a home. Contact Us today about getting your new LVT flooring installed.