When Vinyl’s in the house, get ready to party, and never mind the spills. Wet dog, no problem. Melted ice cream, no need to scold. Ten kids just hopped out of the pool – come on in for a hotdog, and spill the ketchup.
This floor is a workhorse. Danceable, supple, and “wet-moppable,” vinyl plank, is known in the industry as LVP (luxury vinyl plank). It lives up to its name, giving you the luxury of not having to worry about your floor.
Practical does not mean dull. Photorealistic technology spins vinyl in new ways. Wood, stone, metallic and textured looks are among those available. Today’s LVP can literally fool the eye into believing you are looking at the genuine article.
LVP has four fused layers, a resilient vinyl backing, a vinyl color layer, a photographic film layer and a wear resistant top layer of urethane, or aluminum oxide. It can handle bathroom and kitchen duty, and is ideal for your pool house or beach house as it is undaunted by humidity.
This surface is a highly durable one. If you happen to be a contra dancer, a clogger, or a whirling dervish, or are just inclined to bust a move, vinyl’s got you covered. Of course, you can plank on plank.
If you are a bit of a kitchen klutz, and manage to miraculously plunge a knifepoint straight down into your floor, or otherwise aggressively gouge it, don’t cry. It’s relatively easy to replace an individual plank.
If solid wood is not compatible with your home environment, lifestyle or budget, LVP could be your new best friend. Who couldn’t use a low maintenance friend?
Last, but not least, what about installation? Vinyl plank is pretty easy to install, and may sometimes be installed over an existing floor, provided that surface is flat and structurally sound. Installation cost is another factor when budgeting for your floor, so put a checkmark in the “yes” category next to putting down the plank.
GDC for your LVP.
