The Floor Room guide to choosing luxury vinyl flooring
Love the natural look of tiled or wooden floors, but want less hassle and less expense? Luxury vinyl tiling looks natural and authentic and is easy to fit, easy to look after and tough enough to stand up to the most hectic of households. The Floor Room luxury vinyl flooring buying guide explains why it might be the one for you.
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Why choose luxury vinyl flooring?
If you want hard flooring that looks natural and authentic but is super-easy to take care of and doesn't break the bank, then luxury vinyl is for you.
7 reasons to love luxury vinyl flooring
- Luxury vinyl flooring looks just like the real thing – solid wood, natural stone or ceramic tile.
- Luxury vinyl flooring is much more affordable than real wood, stone or tile flooring.
- Luxury vinyl flooring is non-slip so it’s a good choice if you have young children or elderly relatives around.
- Luxury vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof so it’s perfect for bathrooms.
- Luxury vinyl flooring is easy to clean and stays looking lovely.
- Luxury vinyl flooring can be installed over underfloor heating.
- Luxury vinyl flooring is very durable and is almost impossible to scuff, scratch, stain or dent.
Choosing your luxury vinyl flooring by look
Luxury vinyl flooring is designed to look like solid wood, real stone and ceramic tiling. Within those three categories you’ll find a huge range of styles, patterns and colours.
Oak-effect luxury vinyl flooring
Real oak hardwood floor is sought after for its natural grain, timeless style and hard-wearing finish – all things luxury oak-effect vinyl flooring gives you for a fraction of the cost.
Stone-effect luxury vinyl flooring
Enjoy the luxurious look of real stone with a warmer feel underfoot and a reassuringly softer landing for any plates, glasses or even small children.
Tile-effect luxury vinyl flooring
The vibrant patterns of tiles look beautiful but can come at a cost. Luxury vinyl flooring tiles are just as beautiful but much more affordable, quicker and easier to install, and less likely to stain or fade.
Choosing your luxury vinyl flooring by room
Here’s why luxury vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for every room.
Luxury vinyl flooring for bathrooms
Luxury vinyl tiles are non-slip, easy to take care of and water-resistant – the perfect choice for a luxurious, spa-like bathroom.
Luxury vinyl flooring for kitchens
Hardwearing, durable and stain-resistant, luxury vinyl flooring gives a stylish kitchen a designer look.
Luxury vinyl flooring for living rooms
The warm, cushioned feel of luxury vinyl flooring coupled with the natural look of wooden flooring is a stylish look for any living space, and a practical choice if you have children or pets.
Luxury vinyl flooring for bedrooms
For a bedroom, luxury vinyl flooring has a warmer feel compared to real stone, tile or wood floors, and looks great adorned with soft rugs.
Luxury vinyl flooring for dining rooms
Upgrade your dining room with luxury vinyl flooring and enjoy the fact it’s low-maintenance, hard-wearing and stain-resistant – very important if family mealtimes tend to get a little messy.
Luxury vinyl flooring for hallways
Love an intricately tiled hallway? Luxury vinyl with a printed tile pattern perfectly mimics this stylish look. It’s a hardwearing choice for busy entryways, and so easy to keep clean.
Choosing your luxury vinyl flooring by type
Luxury vinyl generally comes in two formats – planks and tiles. Wood-effect luxury vinyl tends to come as planks, while tile- and stone-effect flooring is usually in a tile format. Either way, both are easy to fit and maintain.
Plank luxury vinyl flooring
Plank luxury vinyl flooring perfectly replicates the look of real wooden floors. It’s quick to fit, easy to look after and is better at muffling the sounds of footsteps and voices than bare floorboards.
Tile luxury vinyl flooring
If beautiful stone or ceramic tiles fit your style but not your budget, or you’re looking for a faster and easier flooring solution, luxury vinyl tiles give the same characterful look for less with no grouting required.
We’re here to answer all your luxury vinyl flooring questions
We’re here to answer all your luxury vinyl flooring questions
You’ll find we've answered some popular questions on luxury vinyl flooring on our FAQs page.
If you have more questions about this versatile, stylish and maintenance-free type of flooring, the experts in our stores will be happy to help you understand all the benefits and show you samples.
For an in-depth chat with a flooring expert, book an in-home consultation which also includes our free measuring and cost estimate service.
In the meantime, you can request up to four free samples of your favourite luxury vinyl flooring so you see what it looks and feels like in real life.
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