Luxury Vinyl Plank Floors: Is this flooring right for your home?

It’s part of every kitchen, bathroom, living room, or bedroom remodel: choosing flooring. That choice comes with a long list of practical wants that depend on the room. For a bathroom, the flooring should be water and humidity resistant. In a busy household, the floors need to be durable enough to withstand heavy foot traffic. For a family with an eye on the budget, the right floor is affordable. If there is a member of the family that is handy, do-it-yourself installation is at the top of the list.

Once you have a list of criteria for your new floor (i.e. durable, water resistant, budget, DIY), it’s time to sift through the options: carpet, hardwood, engineered wood, laminate, vinyl, carpet tiles, tile. Often, one of the newest floors on the market, does not appear on the list: luxury vinyl plank.

Style-wise, luxury vinyl plank floors mimic the look of wood or tile flooring and come in a variety of colors and size options. For the look of wood, today’s luxury vinyl plank floors come in wide-plank, traditional, rustic, or even reclaimed style. If tile is the top choice, luxury vinyl plank floors come in all shapes and colors. Beyond style, luxury vinyl plank floors come with a list of other benefits.

Durability

Luxury vinyl plank floors are ideal for busy households with pets and kids. These floors are ideal for high traffic areas (or high traffic homes) without a constant fear of damage and staining.

Water resistant

Water is a part of a busy household, especially in laundry rooms, foyers, kitchens, and bathrooms. Luxury vinyl plank floors are water resistant, meaning that luxury vinyl floors are not as likely to be damaged by water puddles.

Easy to clean

Water spills and pet accidents are a common occurrence in a busy household. When either occurs in a home with luxury plank floors, the clean up is easy—as well as the maintenance to keep luxury vinyl floors looking great. Any messes can be easily wiped or swept up, and regular cleanings with approved products can keep the floor in like-new shape.

Easy to install

If you’re a handy person who has tackled do-it-yourself projects in the past, ask your salesperson about luxury vinyl plank floors that can be installed. Similar to laminate floors, some luxury vinyl planks can be snapped together. For a stone look, luxury vinyl planks can be installed with or without grout.

Basement approved

Hardwoods are not recommended for basements because the concrete slab is porous, exposing the wood to moisture. For the look of hardwood flooring without the risk, ask your flooring salesperson to see luxury vinyl flooring for a basement rec room, playroom, man cave, or craft room.

Budget-friendly

Luxury vinyl plank floors come in a variety of styles—and in a variety of prices. Follow local flooring pros on social media to take advantage of the latest sales on luxury vinyl floors or stop in to check out the prices (and styles) for yourself.