Exploring The Pros and Cons Of Vinyl Plank Flooring With Ashley Fine Floors

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Luxury Vinyl Tile

As one of the most popular flooring options available on the market today, vinyl plank flooring offers a wide variety for property owners. Suitable for everything from households to offices and other commercial areas, vinyl has an incredible range of applications to be explored. If you’re in the market for a cost-effective, stylish, and long lasting flooring solution luxury vinyl tile may be the perfect fit. Learn more about the pros and cons of LVT below!

Pros

One of the biggest advantages where vinyl plank flooring is concerned is its superior water resistance, particularly where the Canadian winters are concerned. Vinyl plank flooring, also called luxury vinyl tile or LVT, is 100% water resistant, meaning that surface water and spills won’t damage your planks prematurely. This is particularly useful for spaces that may be otherwise difficult to outfit with flooring such as basements, kitchens, bathrooms, as well as for owners that may have accident prone pets.

In addition to water resistance, LVT is highly durable and able to withstand heavy foot traffic in both residential properties. The cost-effective pricing makes it easier to outfit larger spaces without breaking the bank or straining your budget, and with planks being easy to maintain, upkeep is a breeze! Vinyl flooring can be installed on a wide variety of subfloors and is easy to install as well. Finally, LVT is available in nearly endless mount of patterns, textures and styles, making it simple to get the look you want at a fraction of the usual cost!

Cons

Despite the many perks of vinyl plank flooring, it is not without a few disadvantages. For example, the removal of previously set planks can be difficult, meaning it is less ideal for temporary installations. In addition, though vinyl is incredibly durable where usual day to day wear and tear is concerned from food traffic, it is more susceptible than other flooring options to scrapes and punctures from sharp objects.

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