What Is LVT Flooring?

LVT flooring is now a type of flooring that is popular with many families. LVT is composed of PVC vinyl layers, realistic 3D photo layers and extremely durable protective layers, it looks like wood or stone, so there are many different patterns and styles to choose from.

Luxury vinyl floors are available with glue-down and click-together options. The glue-down version is thin, light and very flexible, while the click-together version is thicker and ranges from flexible to rigid boards.

Different layers of LVT floors

1. Core

The first layer of an LVT floor is the core, which creates the foundation for all other layers and is located on the ground floor. Traditional LVTs have a core made of strong but flexible polyvinyl chloride or PVC. LVT with wood-plastic composite core is called WPC, and LVT with stone-plastic composite core is called SPC.

2. Vinyl Layer

A vinyl layer is placed over the core to seal it and provide the foundation for the next two layers.

3. Photographic Layer

Photographic layer can imitate the look of any wood, stone or style to achieve different stylistic needs. So LVT flooring comes in a variety of options to match almost any style.

4. Transparent wear-resistant layer

The most important layer of LVT flooring is the wear-resistant layer! It seals the rest of the layers together, making your floor resistant to abrasion, scratches, dents and water spots.

Characteristics of LVT Floors

1. Waterproof

All LVT flooring is 100% waterproof and ideal for every room in your home, even bathrooms and kitchens that tend to accumulate moisture.

2. Low maintenance

LVT flooring just needs ordinary sweeping and mopping to keep them looking beautiful!

3. Durability

All LVT flooring feature a protective wear layer to prevent scratches and abrasions, etc. from normal wear and tear. For this reason, LVT flooring is also one of the best flooring choices for pet hospitals.

4. Diverse styles

Because there are thousands of options for LVT's photographic layers, it's not hard to find something that fits the style you're looking for.

5. Durable

With proper care and maintenance, LVT flooring can last up to 20 years!

LVT flooring is versatile, easy to install, easy to maintain, and more economical. So, if you're looking for a great-looking flooring product on a lower budget, LVT flooring is a great option.