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What is luxury vinyl flooring? Aside from the obvious waterproof characteristics, this hot new category is a great alternative to traditional wood flooring!
A broad category, our luxury vinyl flooring selection includes both luxury vinyl tile, also known as LVT, and luxury vinyl plank, or LVP. Flooring Expo by Carpet King is your one-stop source for luxury vinyl flooring in the Minneapolis – St. Paul area.
At Flooring Expo by Carpet King, we partner with the industry’s top luxury vinyl flooring manufacturers and brands, including Armstrong, Mannington, Mohawk, and Shaw. These partnerships and our many other resources enable us to provide
- A wide variety of LVT and LVP options
- Affordable solutions to fit any budget
- Free, all-inclusive in-home price quotes & estimates
- Shop @ Home option to get samples right to your door
- Next-day professional installation on in-stock products
Waterproof LVT Basics
Looking for a practical, cost-effective way to bring the look of real wood flooring into your home? Look no further than waterproof vinyl. With a running list of benefits for pet-owners, young families, and those with active, busy lifestyles. While waterproof flooring continues to make strides in beautiful design and innovative features, competition in the market continues to drive down prices.
Waterproof LVT typically consists of 4 layers:
- Backing layer on the bottom
- Layer of waterproof core (WPC) that won’t warp or swell
- Layer of printed vinyl indistinguishable from real wood or stone
- Wear layer to protect from dents, scuffs, stains, scratches, etc.
Waterproof LVT Benefits
- Hyper-realistic wood & stone tile visuals
- Ultra-durable & scratch-resistant
- 100% waterproof
- Hides subfloor imperfections
- More resilient & comfortable than traditional tile
- Low-maintenance & easy to clean
Best For anywhere in the home
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Laundry rooms
- Basements
- Living rooms
- Playrooms
Waterproof LVP Basics
Luxury vinyl plank is the perfect alternative to expensive hardwood flooring. It will still give you that beautiful look and feel of real wood, but with more practical materials! The planks often replicate natural surfaces like oak or maple by utilizing realistic scraping effects on their surface for an authentic-looking flooring product.
Waterproof LVP typically consists of 4 layers:
- Backing layer on the bottom
- A layer of waterproof core (WPC) that won’t warp or swell
- A layer of printed vinyl indistinguishable from real wood or stone
- Wear layer to protect from dents, scuffs, stains, scratches, etc.
Waterproof LVP Benefits
- Hyper-realistic wood & stone tile visuals
- Ultra-durable & scratch-resistant
- 100% waterproof
- Hides subfloor imperfections
- More resilient & comfortable than traditional tile
- Low-maintenance & easy to clean
Best For anywhere in the home
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Laundry rooms
- Basements
- Living rooms
- Playrooms
Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Care
Once you’ve installed your vinyl floor, basic care is simple & easy –
but still very important to keep up with regularly! Keep these tips in mind:
- As often as you like, but at least weekly, sweep, vacuum
with a soft-bristle attachment or use a dust mop to sweep
up any loose dirt, dust and debris - Attach felt pads to the feet of all furniture to avoid
scratching, and place all large appliances on protective
pads to avoid long-term wear - Place floor mats by all entryways to prevent family
& guests from tracking in dirt - When damp-mopping, use clean, warm water
and a dilute floor cleaning solution - Never use harsh cleaners or chemicals, abrasive
scrubbing pads, or any other solution or device
not recommended by your manufacturer.
Keep in mind that although these floors are waterproof, leaving standing water on them for
extended periods of time is still not recommended. As with any floor, clean spills in a timely
manner, and take care to keep them clean.
