At Galloway Flooring in Manchester, we have installed plenty of luxury vinyl tile projects in some of the most bespoke room spaces. From small flats to victorian houses, from compact office spaces to commercial warehouses, we have seen it all - and fitted to perfection.
Many homeowners fall in love with the idea of having their home kitted out with the look of real hardwood or stone designs, and are pulled towards LVT due to it being much more cost-effective and easier to install. However, they sometimes get confused over which rooms would be best suited for LVT.
In truth, many rooms of the house have their own distinct advantages with vinyl flooring installation - so we thought we would take the time to discuss some of them.
Before we discuss the benefits via each room, we have to state that a lot of the enjoyment you will get from LVT will greatly depend on how level and smooth your subfloor is. If your subfloor has any holes, bumps or damp patches, they will need to be remedied prior to installation, including being fully dried before you start placing any tiles down.
Living Rooms
A majority of the work we do with luxury vinyl tile is installation into living rooms, with the natural sunlight in the day and soft lighting in the evenings giving a fabulous reflective quality.
As a room where children like to play as the family gathers, the natural underfoot softness of LVT means that children can comfortably play on the floor without discomfort, and - with a higher stain, scratch and water-resistance - any accidents will not result in extensive damage to your flooring design.
Perfectly suited to cover underfloor heating systems, LVT can insulate the warmth in your living rooms underneath a perfectly replicated light or dark wood design, making those winter nights a cosy pleasure for the family.
Kitchens
One of the most requested designs of LVT for kitchens is shades of stone, granite or porcelain designs that perfectly match the designs of counters and cupboards.
With kitchens being a heavy foot traffic area of the house - complete with back garden links for most homes - it requires something durable and easy to clean and maintain. As a room prone to increased water risk (as well as stains from food and mud), luxury vinyl tile is the essential flooring for this area.
LVT can be cleaned with a quick sweep and mop to remove any dirt and debris and does not require any specialty chemical cleaning products to remove stains. It is also fitted with a slip-resistance so that your family and furry friends don't harm themselves.
Bathrooms
The big focus for LVT has been installation for bathrooms. That is because of the increased water protection that LVT provides, and because it can be a beautiful linking of your bathroom design features.
If you wanted porcelian vinyl, marble, slate or even hardwood fitted into your bathroom, it can be done in a way that protects your subfloor from water - meaning that your bathroom can also benefit from underfloor heating.
Even though it is a room that is prone to moisture and increased steam and heat in rapid order, LVT will not be affected and come away from its installation. Imagine climbing out of the bath or shower and being greeted with comfort and warmth on a stone or marble styled floor!
That is the true benefit of LVT in your bathroom.
Now you have some ideas for where luxury vinyl tile will work for your home, you can talk with the team at Galloway Flooring and find the very best options in brand and design.
In our showroom at Galloway Flooring in Denton, we stock many reliable, stylish and creative LVT brands to match your moods and home renovation plans. Come visit our team to help you find the right feel and identity for your luxury vinyl flooring needs.
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