Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Options for Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Sometimes, the real thing is a must-have, like a diamond engagement ring, compared to a cubic zirconia engagement ring. Other times, having the real thing isn’t necessary, such as when substituting luxury vinyl plank flooring for hardwood flooring.

Even though it closely resembles hardwood, LVP from Greatmats is easier to install, easier to maintain, and significantly cheaper than real hardwood. Vinyl plank flooring is highly durable and wear-resistant. Learn more about why purchasing luxury vinyl plank flooring is the perfect alternative to – and may be better than – the real thing!

Types of Plank Wood Vinyl Flooring

When DIY-installing plank wood vinyl flooring, you have three choices for adhering it to the subfloor.

• Floating
  
• Peel and stick
  
• Glue down

A floating floor uses interlocking planks that do not need glue or adhesive, making this a temporary or permanent installation option.

Peel and stick residential or commercial plank flooring has a pre-applied adhesive that’s perfect for a semi-permanent or permanent installation.

With glue down residential or commercial LVP, you’ll need to apply glue or adhesive to create a permanent installation.

Features and Benefits for Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Plank vinyl flooring offers several features and benefits, including:

• It resembles actual hardwood planks with beveled edges on each rectangular-shaped piece.
  
• Some luxury vinyl flooring planks have an embossed or wire-brushed textured surface for an authentic look.
  
• It has a realistic wood-grain pattern on the printed top layer to resemble oak, hickory, maple, pine, walnut, barnwood, and more.
  
• You can pick among multiple stain colors, including gray, dark brown, light brown, reddish-brown, and more.
  
• If offers waterproof and water-resistant design elements.
  
• LVP is easy to clean and maintain.
  
• With the click-in interlocking edge system, installing luxury vinyl planks is a DIY job for most people.
  
• These vinyl planks are extremely durable.

Where to Use Plank Vinyl Flooring

You can use luxury vinyl plank flooring in a variety of residential and commercial areas.

• Residential: Home, apartment, condo, cottage, rental property, living room, kitchen, basement, bedroom, laundry room, and more.
  
• Commercial: Retail, office, healthcare facility, school, government facility, hospitality, performing arts facility, religious facility, and more.

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Q&A

What is the cost of vinyl plank flooring?

The cost of vinyl plank flooring depends on the product you select. At Greatmats, we primarily carry products that cost between $2.65 and $6.40 per square foot. When trying to compare the cost of one product to another, the cost per square foot is the best way to make a fair judgment, rather than the cost per box, as each box may have a different amount of flooring in it.

What is better: Laminate or vinyl plank flooring?

Whether laminate or vinyl plank flooring is better will depend on your plans for it. Vinyl plank flooring is easy to install, is resistant to wear and moisture, and can resemble hardwood at a fraction of the price. Laminate is also wear-resistant and can mimic other types of flooring. It’s not as resistant to moisture, however.

Can you use a Swiffer on vinyl plank flooring?

You can use a Swiffer on vinyl plank flooring, as long as you’re using the dry mop version of Swiffer. If you want to use the wet mop version of Swiffer, check the cleaning directions that accompany your vinyl plank flooring to be sure this is a safe cleaning product to use.

Is luxury vinyl flooring better than hardwood?

Deciding whether luxury vinyl flooring is better than hardwood depends on the plans you have for the space and your personal preferences. Luxury vinyl flooring looks like hardwood, but it’s easier to clean and maintain. It’s also cheaper and easier to install. Some people just prefer the look and feel of actual hardwood, though.

What is the difference between SPC, LVP, and EVP flooring?

The primary difference between SPC, LVP, and EVP flooring is the core layer. LVP and SPC use a thin core layer usually consisting of PVC plastic, while EVP uses a stone-based core layer that’s thicker and provides extra stability.