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Luxury Vinyl Tile

Luxury Vinyl Tile and Luxury Vinyl Plank are resilient tile products are available in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses. The base construction varies from product to product, but the base is primarily a limestone composite material that is formed into solid sheets of varying thicknesses by heat and pressure, and cut into the desired shape, a 16` x 16` tile for example. A photographic representation on a film is applied and encapsulated under a wear surface. Depending on the thickness of the plank or tile and the wear surface thickness and technology, Luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank can be used in residential, light commercial and even full commercial applications.

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Using Karndean to Create a Healthy and Hygienic Home
... reaction. While carpet that is made from naturally hypoallergenic materials sounds like it would be allergen-free, it could still trap allergens and will require professional cleaning. With Karndean luxury vinyl tile you can comfortably go about day-to-day life in your home with no outside maintenance costs. Moisture, Mold and BacteriaKarndean planks and tiles are n...
What's the difference between linoleum and vinyl flooring?
... its frequent use in hospitals, schools and commercial spaces. Vinyl flooring offers a greater variety of style options than linoleum. Vinyl flooring comes in a variety of sub-types — luxury vinyl tile (also called LVT), vinyl sheet, vinyl tile, and even rigid LVT. Among these you'll find an immense variety of styles and colors to help you achieve nearly any interior design vision....
Wood-Look Vinyl Flooring
... look like multiple boards, or even parquet-style tiles. If you're planning a project and are considering vinyl flooring with a hardwood look, there are two types of vinyl worth checking out: luxury vinyl tiles or planks (also known as LVT or LVP) and vinyl sheet. Both offer a wide selection of wood styles, plus products with different performance levels and installation methods. ...
Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
...It comes in an array of types, each with unique characteristics: Standard VCT: This is the most common type, known for its durability and wide range of colors and patterns. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT): LVT offers more realistic textures and designs, often mimicking natural materials like wood and stone. Composite Vinyl Tiles: These combine vinyl and other material...
Cushioned Vinyl Flooring
... brings its own set of benefits: Sheet Vinyl: Ideal for large, uninterrupted spaces, it offers a seamless look. Perfect for creating an expansive, unified design statement. Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT): These mimic the look of natural materials with incredible accuracy. LVT is fantastic for intricate patterns and designs. Vinyl Planks: Resembling hardwood floors, ...
Waterproof Flooring
...ffers the realistic look and feel of high-end materials such as hardwood and stone, without the drawbacks that come with natural products in moisture-prone areas. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) stand at the forefront of innovation within this category, offering waterproof cores and highly durable surfaces. Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) and Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)...