Luxury vinyl flooring for style, comfort, and performance

Choosing between LVT and LVP flooring

Luxury vinyl flooring is commonly available as luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl tile (LVT).

• Luxury vinyl plank flooring comes in plank formats and is designed primarily to recreate hardwood. Choose from oak, hickory, maple, walnut, and other wood-inspired visuals in numerous plank sizes, colors, and textures.
• Luxury vinyl tile typically recreates ceramic, porcelain, concrete, or natural stone. Tile formats make it an attractive alternative for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and commercial spaces.

Both provide the practical advantages of luxury vinyl, so your choice often depends on the appearance you prefer.

WPC and SPC luxury vinyl flooring

Core construction affects how luxury vinyl flooring feels and performs.

• WPC, or wood plastic composite, has a rigid waterproof core and generally provides a slightly softer, more comfortable feel underfoot. Its construction can also help with sound reduction.
• SPC, or stone plastic composite, uses a dense, rigid core that provides excellent dimensional stability and dent resistance. Its durability makes SPC popular for active households and many high-traffic environments.

Our flooring specialists can help you compare WPC and SPC based on your room, subfloor, lifestyle, and budget.

Luxury vinyl flooring wear layer thickness

The wear layer is the transparent protective surface over the flooring's printed design. It helps resist scratches, scuffs, stains, and everyday wear.

Wear layers are measured in mils. A thicker wear layer generally provides greater protection and may be useful in high-traffic homes or commercial spaces. Lower-traffic areas may not require the same level of protection.

Do not choose flooring based on wear layer thickness alone. Overall construction, finish, warranty, traffic, and manufacturer recommendations should also guide your decision.

Luxury vinyl flooring colors and styles

Luxury vinyl flooring offers tremendous design flexibility. Wood-look LVP flooring comes in everything from light natural oak and warm honey to medium brown, rich espresso, gray, and neutral shades.

You can also choose smooth, distressed, reclaimed, or wire-brushed visuals. Plank width, length, grain variation, beveling, and texture further influence the finished appearance.

Prefer tile or stone? LVT flooring can recreate marble, slate, travertine, concrete, and other popular materials.

Luxury vinyl flooring installation methods

Installation depends on the flooring product and subfloor.

Click-lock luxury vinyl connects at the edges and is generally installed as a floating floor. Glue-down luxury vinyl adheres directly to a properly prepared subfloor and is often considered for commercial and high-traffic spaces. Some products also allow loose-lay installation.

Regardless of the method, the subfloor must meet manufacturer requirements and typically needs to be clean, dry, flat, and stable. JB Factory Flooring offers professional residential and commercial installation for a smooth, reliable result.

How to clean and maintain luxury vinyl flooring

Luxury vinyl flooring is easy to care for. Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly to remove sand, dirt, and debris. Wipe up spills promptly and damp mop as needed using a manufacturer-approved luxury vinyl cleaner.

Avoid abrasive scrubbers, waxes, harsh chemicals, and excessive water. Place mats at entrances to reduce tracked-in dirt and use furniture protectors beneath heavy pieces.

Always follow your flooring manufacturer's care guidelines to help protect the finish and warranty.

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