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As with all floors, what you choose really comes down to what you are going to use it for and where it is going to go and this article is here to help you work out what your needs might be.
The first thing you need to think about is, is it for domestic or commercial use?
LVT is almost indestructible, has excellent water, scratch and stain resistance making it a good choice of flooring for commercial buildings, for example hairdressers, shops and warehouses. Yet it is an equally popular choice for the home.
Domestic or commercial? Which thickness?
LVT comes in wood, stone and small and large herringbone design, it absorbs sound, feels warm, easy to look after, strong and durable and is fit for underfloor heating, making it a suitable choise for domestic or commercial uses.
Depending on where you plan to install it, you would need to consider the correct thickness for the use.
Click or glue down?
LVT comes in click or glue options and there are a few things to consider around this point including the price, the subfloor and the room temperature.
It is worth noting that the composition of click and glue down LVT is similar so in terms of quality and look, nothing is compromised by choosing one type over the other.
There are a few differences, however.
Price and fitting
Click LVT is thicker so it is more expensive than glue-down LVT, but it is quicker to fit.
Conversely, glue-down LVT is cheaper but takes longer to fit.
Subfloor
Glue-down is glued directly to an adequate subfloor; this means that some preparation would generally be needed to ensure the subfloor is completely smooth. If moisture is present in the subfloor, this can cause issues with your new floor; in this instance, a damp-proof suppressant may be required. A good flooring company will be able to test this for you before fitting.
Click down is a little more forgiving as it is laid on to an underlay which helps to accommodate any imperfection below the surface. The addition of underlay also increases comfort as does the fact that a click floor is slightly thicker.
Temperature
If a room is subject to extreme temperature change then a glued down floor will cope better as it will not be able to expand and contract as a click floor would. This makes it a stable option as it is fully adhered. However if the room temperature is fairly constant then expansion is not a concern, regardless of the floor you choose.
We hope that this gives you a little bit of food for thought and gives you a few pointers to consider when you are making decisions about your new LVT floor.
Happy choosing!
