Dispelling Luxury Vinyl Tile Myths
LVT flooring, or LVTs, is a widely popular floor covering. They are affordable, long-lasting, waterproof, and available in a variety of designs. However, there are many fallacies about them… So, in this piece, we’ll look at some luxury vinyl tile myths and determine whether or not they’re accurate, allowing you to decide if LVTs are the right floor for your home.
Myth 1) Luxury vinyl tiles are ugly.
Perhaps in the 1970s, this myth was genuine. When vinyl came in large sheets with unrealistic designs and was placed consistently across your grandmother’s kitchen and bathroom. However, with advancements in flooring manufacturing technology, you can now purchase vinyl in plank/tile form rather than merely sheets.
Furthermore, the capacity to mimic wood grain, stone finish, and even abstract patterns has advanced to the point where high-quality LVTs look identical to the originals. Additionally, synthetic materials offer benefits such as waterproofing and increased durability. Myth debunked: Luxury vinyl tiles look great and available in a variety of styles!
Myth 2) Luxury vinyl tiles are unsuitable for kitchens and bathrooms.
Who makes up these myths? Luxury vinyl tiles are ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Vinyl sheets were previously used only in kitchens and bathrooms because they are waterproof.
However, luxury vinyl tile manufacture has advanced to the point where they are waterproof, making them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Plus, luxury vinyl tiles are generally more aesthetically beautiful than vinyl sheets, so it’s a win-win. Myth debunked: LVTs can be used in kitchens and bathrooms.
Myth 3) Luxury Vinyl Tiles Fade With Time
Again, perhaps in the past this was correct. Old sheet vinyl tended to yellow and fade over time. However, current luxury vinyl tiles are coated with a clear polyurethane to ensure that the colors and patterns do not fade over time. Furthermore, this coating waterproofs the luxury vinyl tiles, increases their durability, and makes cleaning easier. Myth debunked: LVTs will not fade over time.
Myth 4: Luxury Vinyl Tiles Are Expensive
With all of this new technology being used in luxury vinyl tile production, would customers have to pay more for it? Not really. Luxury vinyl flooring, like all other forms of flooring, has a scale. There is a low-cost end, where you get what you pay for, and an expensive end, where you get what you pay for.
However, on average, the scale costs little more than carpet or laminate, and it is significantly less expensive than real wood. Overall, premium vinyl tiles are extremely affordable. Myth = Partly true: some LVTs are pricey, but the majority provide excellent value for money!
Myth 5) Luxury vinyl tiles require professional installation.
Not true. Obviously, expert installation will be faster and better quality. However, a DIY enthusiast might self-install luxury vinyl tiles with a few basic tools and internet video tutorials. It’s essentially like assembling a massive jigsaw puzzle. However, be sure to install underlay first! Myth = Partly true: Professional installation is recommended, but it can also be done yourself!
Myth 6: Luxury Vinyl Tiles Are Toxic
Again, while this may have been true in the past, it is not likely in the twenty-first century. With all of the health and safety tests that flooring must undergo, it is doubtful that any modern floorcovering, whether vinyl, carpet, laminate, or others, will be harmful. Myth Busted: Vinyl flooring is not toxic!
Conclusion
There you have it: four myths dispelled and two that are somewhat true. Flooring Hut provides high-quality luxury vinyl tiles. Hopefully, these disproved and verified myths have helped you decide whether luxury vinyl tiles are a good fit for you. Happy flooring!