RESILIENT FLOORING ENDURING APPEAL
Jon Flannigan, head of product at Lifestyle Flooring, looks at what makes LVT the ideal flooring option for high traffic spaces like hallways, bathrooms, wet rooms, kitchens and utility spaces.
Durability is a top priority for homeowners, especially when it comes to flooring. Floors endure the heaviest wear and tear of all the elements of a room, and so it’s imperative that the flooring chosen is designed with longevity and style front of mind.
AUTHENTIC APPEAL WITH A DURABLE FINISH
Natural materials like wood and stone have lasting appeal, thanks to the sense of warmth and comfort they bring to interiors. However, both options can be hard to maintain without regular upkeep, with stone at risk of cracking and wood at risk of splitting or warping. Authentically mimicking the effects of natural stone and wood, our LVT offers the same visual benefits without the risk. LVT is waterproof, easy to clean and incredibly durable, making it one of the best choices for high-traffic areas like the hallway as well as moisture-prone spaces like bathrooms and kitchens. The robust wear layer is resistant to scratches, stains, and everyday wear and tear, making it a low-maintenance choice for use throughout the home. A testament to the durability of our LVT, Lifestyle Floors offers warranties ranging from 15 to 25 years giving that added peace of mind when specifying.
Advanced embossing techniques also means that Lifestyle Floors’ LVT features the same natural variations found in real stone and wood for a unique, true-to-life finish. Artificial flooring can allow more creative freedom, such as herringbone or parquet design formats that aren’t always possible to create with real wood or stone, as well as offering a wide range of colour and texture that can easily be mixed and match for added visual interest.
LAYERS OF RESILIENCE
Thanks to the multi-layered construction as standard across our LVT ranges, these flooring options ensure durability and continued high-performance. The top wear layer shields the floor from scratches, stains and daily wear and tear, made from a transparent, tough polyurethane coating and reinforced with protective treatments. The next decorative layer, featuring
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high-definition printed designs that mimic realistic textures and colours found in nature, gives a premium feel without the associated costs and maintenance.
The core layer is what gives our tiles the structural stability. We typically use either a flexible vinyl core or a rigid core (either stone polymer composite or wood polymer composite) to ensure impact resistance and waterproofing. Our backing layer is what adds extra support; with additional integrated underlays, flooring is even more comfortable underfoot and boasts added sound absorption benefits.
WATER-RESISTANT SOLUTIONS
Wood and natural stone are both popular choices for the bathroom and kitchen, but this comes with unique challenges due to them both being wet rooms. Wood is highly susceptible to water damage, which can cause discolouration and warping, while stone is naturally porous, meaning it requires regular sealing and maintenance to prevent stains.
Specifically designed for wet spaces, our Love AQUA range features an innovative water-repelling coating and a lacquered bevel to provide reliable water-resistant choice that is less susceptible to warping, swelling, or staining from water spills than natural alternatives.
LOW-MAINTENANCE, HIGH PERFORMANCE
One of the key advantages of our LVT and laminate flooring that benefits homeowners in the long term, is the easy maintenance and simple upkeep. Natural materials require frequent re-finishing, special cleaning products and regular upkeep, whereas LVT can be retained with a quick sweep or mop as needed, making it the preferred choice for high-traffic rooms or busy households.
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