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LVT versus Other Types of Flooring — Unbiased Comparison Are you planning to change the flooring of your property? Have you bought a new real estate space and are looking to install a distinct, durable and creatively defined material to cover the bare flooring? Yes! Then you should definitely check out the following options in spite of LVT flooring having several advantages over some of the contemporary and traditional offerings.
Solid Wood – • Although solid wood flooring in tile or plank form looks rich, and provides that unusual warmth it is not one of the best choices. One of the reasons is the price point. Solid wood flooring is not only pricey to install but also expensive when it comes to maintenance. It demands regular touch-ups because of its inherent weaknesses. Solid wood or hardwood material is vulnerable to wear and tear / abrasion. Chipping, denting and forming scratches are some of the common issues associated with this type of material. On the other hand LVT vinyl flooring scores high when it comes to durability. LVT is resistant to scuffs and abrasion. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-ND.
Stone, Ceramic & Marble - • There was a time when stone and ceramic were considered the de facto material when it came to dressing up the floor. However, it has lost its sheen over the past few years. In spite of its impressive range of colors, patterns, finishes and form factors it has lost its number one position to LVT waterproof flooring. There are a few compelling reasons for this fall. Stone and marble are quite messy to install. Moreover, these materials tend to lose its freshness, its gloss over a period of time. That they are fragile and tend to crack easily doesn’t help either. Grout is yet another pain point, which comes off and leads to subsequent loosening. In contrast, LVT is resistant to deformation, cracking and because of the absence of grout remains grounded for a long, long time. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.
Ordinary Vinyl Sheets - • Although ordinary vinyl flooring, available in sheet form, and quick to install and clean are quite popular in healthcare, education, transportation, marine, indoor sports, and hospitality arenas, it does have its limitations in terms of resistance to warping, resilience and long term service. Most importantly, it cannot be installed in areas which remain exposed to moisture. LVT vinyl flooring on the other hand offers all the advantages of ordinary vinyl plus a range of supplementary benefits due to its intuitive structural design.
SPC Flooring - • This is 100% waterproof product, and available in an array of wood and stone patterns. It is manufactured using a powerful combination of limestone and stabilizers to create a dimensionally balanced, dent-resistant structure. In case you are looking for a natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile clone, then SPC is the answer. Some of its properties are almost as good as the best LVT flooring, and therefore a perfect competitor. Just like LVT, its surface textures and backing provide higher levels of comfort as compared to all-vinyl plank offerings.