Vinyl flooring is a popular choice right now. It’s versatile,
comes in a variety of colors, textures, and sizes, and is fairly easy to
install.
If you want the look of hardwood floors, but want
something a bit more durable and quieter, vinyl flooring is a great option.
Vinyl planking can be engineered to mimic the look and texture of wood but
has some advantages over the engineered wood
products.
Vinyl flooring is water-resistant and
scratch-resistant, making it popular with families. Many families with pets
or small children enjoy the fact that an accidental spill or some scratches
from pet nails or play won’t totally destroy vinyl flooring like it could
some other choices.
In fact, vinyl flooring is so durable
that many manufacturers will offer a 25-year warranty or better – some even
offering lifetime warranties. If properly installed and maintained, it can
last your family for many years.
Vinyl flooring is durable,
but it’s also easy to maintain. It doesn’t require any special detergents or
sealers, and can be easily vacuumed, swept, and mopped with a mild detergent.
Many families like vinyl planking because it is so easy to clean. It’s
perfect for entryways, kitchens, bathrooms, and any other room in the
house.
Some people like vinyl better because it’s a quieter
option than some other types of flooring. It’s a softer material than wood or
stone, which makes footsteps and echoing not as much of an issue as it could
be with stone or hardwood.
Another advantage to vinyl
flooring is that installation can be a doable DIY for many people. No special
tools or adhesives are necessary, and the vinyl planking is manufactured with
a tongue and groove that makes it easy to click together and float on a thin
foam-rubber layer.
