Luxury Vinyl Planks Great for every room in your home
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Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Planks
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) or Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) are very popular for many good reasons. LVP are planks with a pad attached to the back that reduces sound and is cushioned for comfort. They are a floating floor which means that the planks are not attached to the foundation. This is especially good for modular homes and pier and beam foundations that may expand and contract. For most, it is recommended to have a professional install the floor. The floating aspect of the planks make installation faster than other floors. This type of installation is called vinyl click because the tongue and grove design clicks together for a water tight seal.
Gazelle Residential offers luxury vinyl planks with both click and glue-down applications. Glue-down vinyl has the same water-resistant properties as the click version. Both are kid and pet friendly. Planks are available in colors ranging from light maple to dark mahogany and the premium planks have beveled edges to mimic real wood planks.
Anatomy of a Luxury Vinyl Plank or Tile
There are so many choices of LVP today that a little information can go a long way to choosing the best floor for you. The click vinyl plank is designed to have layers. Starting with the layer closest to the floor, the first layer is an attached underlayment. This can be rubber or cork and it provides sound reduction and a softer stance on the floor. The next layer is the rigid core which makes the plank stiff. Next is the print layer that has the design of either a wood variety or a tile or stone look. Lastly is the wear layer. The minimum we recommend is a 6 mil for residences that do not have a lot of traffic. My go to size for most homes is 12 mil and 20 mil can be used in homes or commercial applications. If you are purchasing a ‘better’ luxury vinyl floor the last layer is the UV layer. This layer is anti bacterial, resists dirt and does not yellow with time. As for glue down vinyl planks, there is no padding or rigid core. It is vinyl with a high definition print that looks realistic. It is waterproof and comes in 4 mil to 20 mil just like the vinyl click.
Luxury Vinyl Plank - For every room in your home
If you are searching for a minimal expense, tough, and simple-to-install flooring material, vinyl may be the best fit. Vinyl flooring comes in a variety of styles, colors, and designs. It is water-resistant and can be installed in any room of the house, including kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
