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LUXURY VINYL PLANK

Luxury Vinyl Plank LVP Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, or LVP as it is known, is a direct cousin to Luxury Vinyl Tile, or LVT. They are made to look like planks of real hardwood with the widths usually being less than 10 inches while the length can go to 72 inches. In general, they are made to look like planks of wood, and lend themselves to be utilized in places where you wouldn't use real wood such as bathrooms and kitchens.

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LVP is do it yourself friendly and is one of the easier projects for a home handy person. All you'll need is a straight edge and a utility knife to cut and square the planks together. They each have an adhesivestrip on one side, and once you pull off the protective covering and expose the strip, you can press down one to join another. That's really all there is to it.

Although Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring is designed for the do it yourselfer in mind, Warehouse Direct Flooring will provide you with expert installation service if need be. Since this is a vinyl based flooring material, it can be installed into areas where wood could never be practical, and our expert staff will work with you on picking out the right grain pattern and plank size that best fits your needs. Take a look at some of the work we have already done by visiting our portfolio page, and you will see how beautiful LVP truly is, and what a difference it will make in your house or home.

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"The bottom line is that if you have always wanted a wood floor but it goes beyond your budget, then quite possibly Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring is the right choice for your needs."

Luxury Plank Flooring Pros and Cons

Every product, no matter how good it is, has its share of pros and cons, and LVP is no different. However, the major difference is that there are many more pros than there are cons.

  • Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring resists spills and damage from falling objects. It even resists mild chemical spills, like cleaners and disinfectants. Those may leave a big stain on a carpet or a wooden floor, but on an LVP plank, once it is wiped up, all traces are gone.

  • LVP is overall more durable than laminate or hardwood flooring.

  • It has a versatility that is unmatched, and can be used in virtually any room.

  • It feels good to walk on and it is softer and warmer than wood, tile or stone.

  • Simple to clean and easy to maintain.

  • There are many grain types available, and many different styles of wood, from oak to maple, pine to ash, and everything in between.

  • Compared to real wooden floors, it is very inexpensive.

  • Easy to install even with limited DIY experience.

  • Cons include pattern repetition throughout the plank; if professional installation is needed the cost advantage over other forms of flooring becomes negligible, and planks are difficult to recycle if they would ever be removed.

As you can see, the pros greatly outweigh any cons.

Carefree Vinyl Composition

Just like all vinyl flooring, LVP is waterproof, stain resistant and easy to clean. All you will need is a damp cloth or mop to remove dust or dirt, and if a plank is ever damaged, you can use a hair dryer to loosen the strip, pull out the damaged piece and replace it with a new one. LVP is a carefree and a virtually maintenance free solution to genuine wooden planks or boards.

A Floating Floor

One of the hallmarks of plank installation is that you don't need to glue them down. They can be assembled as a "floating floor" or as floating vinyl plank flooring. This means that floating vinyl plank flooring is not physically attached to the subfloor by any means.

Once a plank floor extends from side to side, a trim piece is added where the floor meets the wall on every side. This keeps the flooring in place to stop it from shifting when walked on, and no adhesive, nails or screws are necessary. This is another aspect during installation that makes it DIY friendly no matter where it is put into place.

LVP and You

An LVP floor is a viable alternative to a wood floor, and there are many advantages that come with it. The patterns and embossed grain are so realistic, that someone may have to get down on their hands and knees to notice the difference.

The bottom line is that if you have always wanted a wood floor but it goes beyond your budget, then quite possibly Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring is the right choice for your needs.

One of the newest and best flooring options is Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. It looks like wood yet it is far more versatile in every respect. For more information about Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring, Linoleum or any other of the many flooring alternatives, wood, laminates or carpeting, please contact us at Warehouse Direct Flooring. We will answer any of your LVP questions about flooring, where it can be used and even whether do it yourself installation or professional installation is right for you. Warehouse Direct Flooring has been proud to serve the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley areas for more than 25 years, and we are there for all of your flooring needs.

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