Although LVT flooring has been on our market for years, there are still many doubts. In this article, we provide answers to the most common questions that buyers have when planning to install LVT flooring in their home for the first time.
In a rapidly changing world, we have the opportunity to transform our spaces. It is evident that LVT floors are increasingly present in the world, but also in our country, and that everyone is talking about LVT as the floors of the future.
LVT flooring is the fastest growing flooring category in the world and is predicted to become an alternative to ceramic, laminate and even wood flooring, given the shortage of raw materials in the global market. In developed countries, it is often used and installed in both commercial premises and homes and apartments.
The design of LVT floors is inspired by nature and enhanced by the ultra-realism of digital printing , helping to create cozy and beautiful interiors. Advanced digital printing technology allows us to reveal the subtlest details of wood and stone, creating them in plank or slab format unique in texture and color. Most importantly, it allows you to choose a natural design flooring solution with all the functionality of a high-performance LVT floor.
They have excellent features and durability, but still offer warmth and exceptional comfort. Due to their high resistance to wear and scratches, they are an excellent choice for homes with pets. If you have a dog or cat, you will test it and see for yourself their great durability.
Also, if you have children, you’ve probably had a phase where they played with toy cars on the floor, so you know how important it is for the floor to be resistant to minor scratches.
They are also suitable for installation over underfloor heating. LVT is a warmer floor covering than tiles, but also parquet and laminate, so you can provide additional warmth underfoot.
The combination possibilities are unlimited, as there are no transition strips when installing with adhesive, so you can easily fit multiple patterns and formats into different rooms, for example in the transition between the kitchen and the dining room.
The acoustics of LVT floors will provide you with pleasant comfort, as this is a very quiet floor with no echoing sound when you walk on it. One of the benefits is that it is easy and quick to clean, so you won’t have to spend a lot of time maintaining the floors.
Most importantly, we want to tell you that Tarkett LVT floors are completely safe and have no harmful effects on human health, as shown by certificates from external agencies that care about human health.
They can be installed in three ways: with adhesive, click system or loose lay system. Installation is quick and easy, making it ideal for quick renovations of apartments and holiday homes. Due to its characteristics, LVT is an excellent alternative to ceramics in the kitchen, and with the click installation system it can be installed directly over existing ceramic tiles.
A modern, trendy floor will certainly attract attention with its appearance – LVT floors faithfully depict wood and ceramic patterns and are suitable for installation in almost all spaces, even in kitchens and bathrooms, making them a perfect replacement for ceramics in the kitchen.