Changing Your Flooring Now to Beat Bad Weather

The Summer heat has gone and Manchester now faces the harsh realities of the Autumn/Winter bad weather taking us through to March. This is the point in the year where home renovation becomes primary after the school holidays have ended, and time to knuckle down on keeping the house prepared for the colder months.

As we have mentioned before, this is the point of the year where luxury vinyl flooring begins to sell in large numbers. Homeowners realise that with bad weather comes plenty of opposition for keeping your home clean - especially when it comes to flooring. 

With that in mind, - and time still on your side to aquire your luxury vinyl flooring from Galloway Flooring in Manchester - let's talk on why you should change your flooring now to beat bad weather and cold conditions.

If your home has children and pets, you will understand the increase in mud and dirt stepped in from outside that cakes into your carpet. You will also be no stranger to the costs of cleaning chemicals and agents to keep that flooring looking fresh, presentable and free from dirt, grime and mold.

In the cost of living crisis, these are rapidly escalating costs that you are sure to feel this winter. Here is how LVT from Galloway Flooring is going to be the most cost-effective purchase you have this month.

Easy to Clean

Carpet cleaning products are getting very expensive as a result of the economy, with many people trying cheaper products that are not fit for certain types of carpet or wood. This had led to many floorings becoming unsalvagable and requiring extensive replacement.

Dirty footprints from outside, water shaken off of coats and pets and other external threats to flooring work overtime in the colder months, with water seeping through floorboards or carpets will cause damage to the subfloor area.

Vinyl flooring brands, such as Moduleo, recognised long ago that this season presented a lot of challenges for cleaning. The vinyl tile and plank products that they and others have manufactured are 100% waterproof, going as far as ensuring no surface water can seep between the joins to reach the subfloor. This design has helped many homeowners not only save on costly repairs, but also has saved them considerable time in cleaning up any spills or muddy footprints with as little as a quick mop and sweep.

Added Warmth

One of the biggest draws to luxury vinyl flooring around the September month is its comptibility with underfloor heating systems. With the rising costs associated with heating and electricity in 2023 and beyond, homeowners want solutions that contain heat for as long as possible whilst keeping the costs minimal.

LVT is the perfect underfloor heating insulator, retaining warmth without suffering warping, bubbling or any adhesive loosening. Certain brands of LVT have different temperature allowances, so it is always worth finding this out before purchasing your floor. Along with the 100% waterproofing, you can have an underfloor heating system installed in your bathroom and it be safe underneath vinyl tiles or planks. At this time of year, warmth is everything - and this year is set to be really cold outside.

Ease on Costs

We understand that money is very tight for so many in today's economy, and that is always going to be reflected in the choice of flooring you go for.

Aside from the spared costs in heating and buying of specialist cleaning chemicals and products, vinyl flooring can also save you money in other areas. For one, LVT is considerably cheaper than carpet and hardwood flooring, meaning you can have the same intended hardwood or stone design for much less.

Secondly, unlike hardwood, stone or carpet options, LVT offers simplicity in installation to the point where you could realistically spare the expense of a professional fitter and attempt a DIY job with some helpful pointers. By the time winter arrives, your flooring would have paid for itself with the amount you have saved in these areas.

At Galloway Flooring in Denton, we understand that time and money are the focus leading into this season, and bad weather is going to present plenty of home maintenance costs to go with it. 

Right now is the time to purchase your luxury vinyl flooring and get it installed within a day, beginning to lessen the cleaning burden and save you money for the rough months ahead. Contact our friendly team at our Galloway Flooring office and be one of the lucky ones this Autumn.