Experts tout the benefits of luxury vinyl flooring. With big claims such as water resistance, scratch resistance, and durability are you wondering if these floors are really all their cracked up to be?

A good rule of thumb when looking for a good durable luxury vinyl flooring is to look for one that is at least 8-mm thick. Having this little nugget of wisdom will help you to find a truly durable and beautiful luxury vinyl floor.  Another point of importance is to make sure the wear layer is in addition to that 8-mm of thickness, so really the floors will be thicker than that. Having a strong wear layer will protect your floors from foot traffic, scratches, and dents. And will keep spills from penetrating down into the flooring.

Enhances any aesthetic

Luxury vinyl flooring will enhance the look of any home. Incredible images of natural materials such as wood and stone are used and then using technology the planks or tiles are beveled and embossed to increase the realism you see with the flooring. You can get many different finishes including weathered, distressed and even wire brushed. Technology today is incredible, and you will find the differences between luxury vinyl floors and their counterparts virtually indistinguishable.  

Additionally choosing luxury vinyl planks or tiles will give you an even more authentic look. That is because these are cut into tiles or sheets and installed similarly to hardwood or tile. Rather than having one big sheet of vinyl, having LVP or LVT installed in your home, will give you a very realistic look alike!

Other benefits include:

Here are some of the other benefits you can count on when it comes to luxury vinyl floors!

1. Waterproof: Luxury vinyl floors are waterproof, making them a great option for any home but especially those with pets and little ones running around!
2. Easy Maintenance: Sweeping away the debris with an occasional light mopping is all that is needed to maintain your luxury vinyl floors.
3. Simple Instillation Process: Floating floors are the way to go, especially with luxury vinyl. Simply click them into place and they hover over the subfloor making installation a breeze!

When working with a budget luxury vinyl flooring should be at the top of your list. However, even if you have ample wiggle room, we strongly suggest you give it a look. The style and value alone will have you raving about your new floors. Stop by our showroom here in Des Moines, IA and take a look at what we’re talking about for yourself. Here at The Floor Doctors, we offer free quotes. We’re conveniently located near Urbandale, Grimes, Waukee and Ankeny, IA!