LVP is a replication of natural wood species, stone, marble in tiles or planks. The imagery is so realistic and the savings are incredible.This is why this product has made the flooring industry boom. This product will come textured to the touch and some have beveled ends to catch the debris leaving your floor cleaner. Not to mention all you have to do is dust and damp mop your floor with mild solutions.
All you need is a smooth
surface to get your LVP installed!
I am going to tell you about the construction of a good quality Luxury Vinyl Plank there of course will be others that don't foot the bill but can last at least 10 years. The LVP I am referring to has a lifetime warranty
What Is LVP Cost?
LVP is about 40% the cost of solid wood or an high quality laminate. That being said there may be some LVP products that can cost as much as an inferior wood product.Why Buy LVP
- Affordability: less expensive and more durable than real wood products.
- Highly durable and is resisted to but can be scratched, gouged from intentional abuse. This is what scratch and gouge resistant NOT scratch and gouge PROOF.
- Can be installed in kitchens, basements and laundry rooms
- Thinnest of all flooring without the (optional in some cases) underlayment.
- The fastest and simplest flooring to install given you less downtime in your living environment.
- Does not oxidize like wood products which prevents LVP from fading.
- Does not stain like wood products
- No hollow sound like laminate can have.
What is LVP Flooring Made From:
I can only tell you about how EMPIRE TODAY LVP is constructed as I use their product in my business.
It is composed of 6 or 7 layers depending on the type choosing.
A floor interlocking system to make product airtight once connected which adds to durability.
LVP is 4.2 MM thick, 48" in length and 7" wide plank. Some LVP comes thinner
Let's work from the bottom Layer up:
1.Water resistant Backer makes product water resistant and helps products survive floods and water mishaps
Water resistant Cork backing provides additional sound absorbent and is preferred in private condo communities
2.Vinyl Layer PVC that makes flooring harder and more dent resistant than most hardwood flooring.. No warping,swelling or changing colors like your grammys old flooring.
3. Fiberglass layer- strong and durable
resist cracking and breakage.
4. Image layer with advanced printing technology to create the most realistic wood species image and is fade resistance
5. Wear layers protects against rips, scratches and gouges. It is resist against scuff marks and slippage
6. Finish Layer(Urethane protection Layer) is a protective layer that is stain, mildew and mold resistant and acts like a bearer form hazardous vapors keeping your air clean and healthy from PVC and other construction that may be deemed harmful.
How Can You Install LVP
How To Clean LVP Flooring
One best feature of investing in LVP flooring is that your cleaning has been minimized. No harsh chemical and exhausting your self for a clean floor. The dust and dirt comes up easily.
- sweep
- dust mop
- damp mop
- vacuum on floor setting. WITHOUT spinning