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Excellent options in luxury vinyl flooring
Luxury vinyl flooring has terrific design options. The images aren't just clear and true-to-life, but the material can also be cut to echo hardwood floorboards or tiles. The additional seams add even more to the realism, we're told.Please continue reading to see how you can affordably transform ...
Does home value increase with luxury vinyl flooring?
Yes, because it offers high value for the decorating dollar. Let us explainLuxury vinyl flooring delivers everything it says, including style, waterproof capabilities, durability, and more. Of course, that's what is expected from an upscale product. However, it has a budget-friendly price tag, ...
What about wear layers and luxury vinyl flooring?
"Wear layer" is a phrase you'll often hear when shopping for vinyl flooring in Auburn, Bellevue, and Lynnwood, especially the luxury version. That’s because wear layers have everything to do with durability.Luxury vinyl flooring can have a long life span. If it's of good quality, installed ...
Does luxury vinyl flooring last a long time?
With proper installation and regular care, luxury vinyl flooring can last up to 25 years. This is a low-maintenance product, but it will need some routine maintenance.Here’s how to keep it looking great and performing well for a long time.First, the basicsSweep with a soft broom or dry mop several ...
Transform your kitchen with luxury vinyl flooring
Luxury vinyl tile is a beautiful choice for every room, but it brings outstanding performance to your kitchen. The benefits you'll find will match this room and everything in it, so learn more while you have the chance.Let us tell you more about how these flooring materials can serve you in your ...
Do you acclimate luxury vinyl flooring?
Yes. We always hear about the need to acclimate wood, but just as your body needs to adjust to new elevations and temperatures when traveling to other climates, so does luxury vinyl.What acclimation will avoidIf the vinyl comes from a hot climate to a chilly one, it will shrink, and gaps will occur....
The 411 on luxury vinyl flooring wear layers
You've probably heard a lot about wear-layers lately, especially when shopping for luxury vinyl plank or tile. That's because they are a significant player in durability.What it isThis is a multi-layered product. The wear layer is placed between the top finish and the design layer. It's a clear, ...
Can you get a farmhouse look with vinyl plank flooring?
Vinyl plank flooring is a unique way to achieve the farmhouse look with beautiful results at a fraction of natural solid wood flooring cost. In addition, your results can be customized with trendy color, grain pattern, and format options for flooring that look genuinely rustic, and we're going to ...
Is luxury vinyl flooring scratch-resistant?
At Nielsen Bros Flooring, we get all kinds of questions about floor coverings. We don’t think any question is too small to answer. So let’s answer the above question.Luxury vinyl flooring comes with a strong top layer that resists staining and scratching, not to mention other abrasions as well. It ...
Why luxury vinyl flooring is so popular
Well, let's answer this with a question: Have you ever longed for a farmhouse-style kitchen with gray wood floors but knew the wet, humid, leak-prone room wouldn't make for a sound wood installation? Have you ever seen slate stone floors and thought, "me, too!" with a wallet that says "no!"That, ...
What types of textures can I get with luxury vinyl flooring?
Luxury vinyl is a multiple-layer flooring that is designed to mimic other types of floor coverings. Luxury vinyl plank styles look like hardwood, while luxury vinyl tile styles look like traditional tile materials as well as hardwood. Embossing technology is used to create the most authentic LVP ...
Is luxury vinyl plank the same as an LVT floor?
No, and yes. The style is different, with one cut into planks to mimic hardwood boards and the other cut into groutable squares to echo stone or tile. However, they are both design options of luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) and have the same visual appeal, realism, and functional properties.Style and ...
Can vinyl plank flooring be removed and reinstalled?
Yes, both vinyl plank flooring and LVT flooring can be removed and reinstalled when they're installed with the floating floor technique. It's a great way to save money, rather than replacing the entire floor and is also environmentally responsible since waste doesn't end up in the landfill. ...
