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The Benefits of LVT Flooring - Durability, Versatility, and Style

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  Unlike interior design professionals, individual property / home owners tend to fall for “Looks” ignoring some of the essential attributes of flooring materials. So, why do you need to consider durability, versatility and style features? The answer is really simple. Flooring is the heart of any space. It can change its character. If carefully chosen and installed it can make your habitat appear larger than it is, reflect warmth, offers a sense of being grounded and of course evokes that “Feel Good” emotion through its aesthetics. Enter LVT flooring , and voila, you have all the above characteristics seamlessly merged into one distinct material. Why is durability important? Durable flooring option like LVT vinyl flooring is 100% resistant to scratches and scuffs, even in high traffic areas of your premises. It is a boon for home owners where children and pets are omnipresent, a place where spills, falls and frequent abrasions are a part of the daily routine. Workplace is another ...

How to Clean and Maintain LVT Floors for a Long-Lasting Finish

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There is an old adage which says that "Prevention is better than cure". The proverb couldn’t be more appropriate for LVT flooring . Many of you may wonder about the analogy between the two. This inference is made vis-à-vis preventing damage to luxury vinyl tiles, which incidentally is also one of the ways to prolong its finish. PREVENTION - Some of the ways to keep LVT vinyl flooring healthy are - Make sure your movable furniture is cushioned with rubber or soft plastic caps. These protectors will prevent scratches when moved to and fro. If installation of caps is not possible, a non-slip mat can be placed below the furniture. Here is a pro tip. Set up door mats at every entry, especially in areas that boast LVT flooring. This will prevent dirt and debris from seeping inside, and causing irreversible scuffs or sharp grazes on the flooring. Do not drag or push heavy furniture across LVT vinyl flooring as this can inflict deep scrapes which in most cases are difficult to fix. ...

LVT versus Other Types of Flooring - Unbiased Comparison

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Are you planning to change the flooring of your property? Have you bought a new real estate space and are looking to install a distinct, durable and creatively defined material to cover the bare flooring? Yes! Then you should definitely check out the following options in spite of LVT flooring having several advantages over some of the contemporary and traditional offerings.  Solid Wood –  Although solid wood flooring in tile or plank form looks rich, and provides that unusual warmth it is not one of the best choices. One of the reasons is the price point. Solid wood flooring is not only pricey to install but also expensive when it comes to maintenance. It demands regular touch-ups because of its inherent weaknesses. Solid wood or hardwood material is vulnerable to wear and tear / abrasion. Chipping, denting and forming scratches are some of the common issues associated with this type of material. On the other hand LVT vinyl flooring scores high when it comes to durability. L...