When considering warmth and comfort for your home, most homeowners will naturally assume that carpets are the best option for flooring. Whilst thick and snug carpets do hold advantages, they also have a lot of disadvantages too.
Carpet is more comfortable to walk on and helps to reduce noise levels in the room, but it can be extremely costly to install, keep clean and remain durable. For these reasons - and others - people choose luxury vinyl tile as the alternative. Whilst some carpets can be cheaper than LVT, many brands vary depending on the quality of the product.
For areas where you need an attractive, durable and low-maintenance flooring option, vinyl flooring from Galloway Flooring in Denton is considered the best option.
LVT is much easier to keep clean and in top conditioning than a carpet, which is why it should be the first consideration for the high traffic areas of the house.
Unlike carpet, vinyl is relatively inexpensive and easy to self-install as a DIY project over an afternoon. However, vinyl is not completely indestructible - especially with sharp objects and high heels. We recommend that any furniture with sharp feet be fitted with felt padding to eliminate any deep scratches they could inflict.
Round 1 - Carpet vs Vinyl
When it comes to durability, LVT is much stronger than carpet. Vinyl can last upwards of 25 to 30 years with the right amount of care and suffers no discolouration (except when left in rooms with natural sunlight and no shading). The main reason is because, unlike carpet, LVT is highly resistant to staining and scratches.
It is also 100% waterproof, meaning that simple spills can be easily wiped up without any damage to the tile or your subfloor. Carpets stain very easy and require specialist chemicals and cleaning agents to remove deep stains, dirt and damp patches.
For this round, the judges side with LVT.
Round 2 - Range
Whilst carpets offer a lot of colours and different fabrics, they do not stretch beyond that in terms of style for your home. They are soft and quiet as flooring as their main benefits away from colour and style.
LVT happens to be softer and quieter than most carpets, making it even more comfortable underfoot and works as a great insulator for sound. As well as sound, it can also insulate heat from underfloor heating systems - something that carpets cannot. LVT also replicates multiple forms of flooring - including wood, stone and ceramics - in wider colours and styles to find the best design for your home.
LVT heavily outweighs carpet on the available choices and comfort avenues, giving it a 2-0 score over traditional carpets.
Round 3 - Affordability
Both carpets and LVT vary in cost depending on the brand and provider. Both can be equally cheaper or more expensive than the other.
Where you have to weigh up the costs is the surrounding areas of each product. Carpets are more expensive to install, usually requiring a professional fitter. Carpets will also require a lot more in terms of carpet care products and time in cleaning, whereas vinyl can get through its lifespan with a simple sweep and quick mop and no need of expensive cleaning chemicals.
If we were judging this round on additional costs, LVT would be the more affordable option in the long run, making it the better product for budget-conscious homeowners.
When choosing flooring for your home, you are making an investment - and that investment is something you want the most out of. LVT is a clear victor in the choice between carpet and luxury vinyl flooring, for the reasons stated above and many others.
At Galloway Flooring in Denton, we provide domestic vinyl and commercial vinyl with the very best brands in a wide range of colours and styles. Our huge showroom is equipped with many options to provide your home with a completely new look, whilst taking comfort, practicality and cost into consideration.
Contact the team at Galloway Flooring in Manchester and visit our showroom to find out much more for your floor.
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