What should you choose? LVT, PVC, or laminate flooring
Updated: Oct 23
When creating a new space, flooring is one of the key components. It sets the room's overall tone and reflects your personality. Not only does it creatively affect the room, but it also has an important job to do in terms of the functionality of the room needs. Whether the area has heavy foot traffic, rapid temperature changes, or needs to be moisture resistant, each floor has a different purpose for your needs. In flooring, there are three main flooring types: luxury vinyl tile (LVT), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and Laminate flooring. Each has key differences and specific benefits that we'll break down.
What is PVC flooring, and when should you choose it
PVC flooring is a brilliant, versatile tile created as a synthetic plastic polymer and can be in flexible, semi-rigid, or plank form. It's made specifically for wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms. There are also different levels of slip resistance ratings depending on the severity of the slip risk, which are judged by the pendulum test. Some examples of incredible PVC options are Altro Stronghold 30, Walkway 20, and Reliance 25. We supply a massive range of great PVC, which you can see by clicking here.
What is LVT flooring, and when should I choose it
LVT flooring is a great option for less industrial-type areas. It's created by intelligent multi-layers made up of a clear protective wear layer, a high-quality photographic design layer, a PVC core layer, a UV coating layer, and a base layer. The LVT option is a great choice if you want to mimic hardwood flooring with its high-quality photographic image of wood with emboss effect for more realistic feel. It has great scratch resistance and has UV protection, keeping the tiles quality guaranteed for years, unlike hardwood floors. We have a selection of incredible LVT from Abingdon Flooring, such as their Eminence, Artisan, and Mosaic ranges.
What is Laminate flooring, and when should I choose it
Laminate flooring is the closest to an authentic traditional wood feel, offering a rigid, traditional wood feel. Laminate uses compressed wood fibre and uses a super-resistant resin top layer that performs well against surface scratches and fading from sunlight.
If you're interested in any options above, don't hesitate to get in contact wth the JNG agencies team: 028 9045 6551, Info@jngagencies.com.
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