Top 5 Reasons Why Vinyl Plank is Taking Over the Flooring Industry
By: Brandon Godoy (Owner of Godoy Flooring Services)
Ease of maintenance
Water-proof allowing for easy spill cleanup! Odor resistant no more lingering smells after clean up! Steam moppable variants of LVP are now available. Powerful cleaning chemicals are available for cleaning use.
Price point
As vinyl planking's popularity increased, manufacturers improved their technology and designs to stay affordable and on the cutting edge. The raw materials that make up the many variants of vinyl planks contribute to its affordability. Cheaper installation rates than other hard surface options also contribute heavily to lvps extremely aggressive pricing. Combine material savings with labor costs and it becomes clear why vinyl plank has grown into an industry staple.
Versatility
As the technology for vinyl plank improved so did it's versatility. Vinyl plank is used in residential and in commercial settings. Varying qualities and styles of vinyl plank allow for a lot more freedom when it comes to your flooring needs. Before having a wood look floor in a bathroom or basement was risky, now with vinyl plank it's no big deal! Vinyl plank has seemingly infinite uses, styles and patterns to choose from. From wood looks to tile looks, straight lay or patterned layouts vinyl plank has every look you could want and for a fraction of the cost!
Natural Looking
Vinyl plank has progressed in many ways including the attention to details. EIR (Embossed in register) technology has allowed for the texture to match the laminated graphic underneath creating a realistic and visually appealing product.
Durability
Vinyl plank has great durability ratings! Key factors attributing to high durability is plank type, Luxury vinyl plank, Water-proof luxury or Rigid Core plank. Vinyl plank has wear layers measuring in mil's 6 mil being the lowest quality up to 40 mils. Thick wear layers accompanied by a strong plank construction allow for kid and pet friendly floors that will last!
If you’re thinking about upgrading to luxury vinyl plank, feel free to schedule an in home estimate!
