We offer a versatile selection of vinyl flooring that’s both stylish and easy to maintain, ideal for any room in your home or office. Dive into our resources on the benefits, care, and professional installation of vinyl floors.
Why Choose Vinyl
Vinyl is fashionable, high-tech flooring that offers outstanding advantages to our style-, quality-, and budget-conscious customers. In recent years, there have been amazing advancements in the quality and design of this durable, desirable flooring.
Luxury vinyl tile (lvt) and Vinyl sheet flooring have evolved into sophisticated products that high-end clients are choosing over wood and tile, because the new products look so similar to the natural surfaces they mimic. They perform extremely well and cost less.
Foster owen, interior designer with clifton carpets in dallas, texas, has watched this trend evolve. “the look of these floors has progressed so much with technology,” he says. “people think they are walking on wood.”
Benefits of Vinyl
- Available in a fabulous assortment of designs, colors, and textures.
- This type of floor is moisture resistant, impervious to most stains, and easy to clean.
- Vinyl flooring doesn’t need to be waxed—its top layer is made to stay shiny.
- Heavy traffic is no problem, because these floors not only handle lots of activity, they’re actually resistant to scratches.
- It’s flexible and comfortable underfoot, and there’s less breakage when items are dropped.
- The price tag is usually a very pleasant surprise.
You can choose from several alternatives in look and construction. There’s direct-glue sheet flooring for durable performance and seamless appearance. Or you may prefer luxury vinyl tile or luxury vinyl planks in either direct-glue or floating constructions. Ask one of our sales staff to help you decide which of these options will best suit your space.
Technology improved look
In recent years, rapidly advancing high-tech processes have transformed lvt and Vinyl sheet flooring into products that look like the real thing.
- Lvt and Vinyl sheet flooring no longer have to have the look of perfection that has long been the giveaway that the products were Vinyl.
- Higher-end lvt can effectively mimic distressed and antique floors, foster says.
- Longer planks placed irregularly give a look of authenticity.
- These products are now found in upscale homes and commercial spaces.
They’re still offering a look for less money than the real thing,” Foster says of the higher-end LVT products. “The price difference is enough of a difference to sway people’s minds. Plus it’s easy to clean and not easily damaged.”
Earth-friendly, family-friendly
Today’s consumers are increasingly interested in earth-friendly flooring. The new lvt and Vinyl sheet flooring products address these concerns:
- Using virgin vinyl that doesn’t release harmful vocs and adhesives that don’t have fumes. Some can be installed without any adhesive at all.
- The products are durable and have a timeless look, they’ll last for decades and not end up in a landfill as quickly.
Foster sees a bright future for lvt and Vinyl sheet flooring, buoyed by high-tech processes that enable the products to evolve and remain fashionable amid changing consumer tastes.
“Somebody doing fabulous interiors may want stone, marble, or wood, because not everybody is going to want a faux look,” he says. “But for most people, the LVT and vinyl sheet flooring products are going to offer the right look and appealing features for the money.”
Vinyl Care & Maintenance
Although Vinyl floors are, by their nature, highly durable and easy-care, all floors need a bit of routine maintenance to keep them looking new longer. Here are a few general tips.
Basic Care Tips
Please be sure to reference your Vinyl floor warranty for specific care requirements! For your general information, however, here are some basic tips and facts:
- As needed, sweep your floor to remove dirt and grit.
- Wipe spills promptly.
- Mop occasionally using a special cleaner we can recommend-just ask your sales associate for guidance.
- Avoid using detergent or soap-based products, which will dim the shine.
- Most Vinyl floors have finishes that do not require additional buffing, shining, or waxing-these actions, in fact, might harm the finish.
- Vinyl floors can be slippery when wet, so use caution when walking on them after mopping.
Vinyl Installation
We help you every step of the way after you’ve selected your new floor: professional on-site measurement, removal of old flooring, and skilled installation. We do it all expertly, so your floor will look amazing and give lasting satisfaction. Learn the particulars about Vinyl installation here.
Before Installation
- Step 1: Remove Existing Flooring - Make sure you know who’s removing your existing flooring. If you wish, the installer will do it. If not, you should make arrangements to have it removed.
- Step 2: Remove Furniture - Who’s moving the furniture? Decide in advance if you want to take on the responsibility or if you want the installer to handle it. Either way, be sure to remove all fragile items from the room.
- Step 3: Position Flooring - In general, your Vinyl plank flooring should run parallel to windows or, in narrow rooms, to the longest wall.
- Step 4: Measure Door Clearances - Measure door clearances before you have your Vinyl installed. If the new floor is thicker than your existing floor, door bottoms may rub. Plan in advance to have someone shave or saw the correct amount off the bottom of each door so it does not drag.
- Step 5: Paint First - Paint first. If you’re planning to paint, wallpaper, or do any other remodeling in the room, it’s best to do it before your Vinyl is installed. Keep extra paint to touch up any post-installation nicks.
During Installation
- Step 1: Current Flooring -A professional installer will start with a flat surface, which may require extensive prep work—such as removing the existing floor or installing a new subfloor on top of an existing floor. Sometimes, however, Vinyl flooring can be installed directly on top of what you already have. Your installer will have the experience to know the best way to proceed.
- Step 2: Moisture testing - Vinyl flooring is less sensitive to moisture than hardwood, but the existing subfloor will still need to be tested so that moisture-related problems can be avoided later. • Installation method: In floating floors, as the name suggests, planks are attached to each other, not to the subfloor. Glue-down floors require greater installation skill for the exacting process of adhesive application. As discussed below, room shape can also be problematic.
- Step 3: Room Shape - The configuration of a room can be a challenge, requiring precise measurement, cutting, and placement of flooring—another reason why proper installation by a professional will give you high-quality results.
