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What is LVT flooring? Durable, practical, and authentic

LVT simply stands for ‘luxury vinyl tiles’, which is sometimes called 'vinyl flooring' or even 'PVC flooring'. Unlike traditional ‘Sheet vinyl’ and linoleum, which are typically available in rolls and glued to the surface, LVT flooring comes in easy -to-manipulate planks or tiles which can either be installed “floating” (i.e. glue-less) or “glue down”.

One thing’s for sure: vinyl is no longer synonymous for old-fashioned, plastic-looking floors you remember from your grandmother’s house. The latest innovations in flooring have turned vinyl into a solid and practical alternative to laminate and even hardwood flooring.

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The benefits of LVT flooring

With hundreds of styles, colours and designs available, there’s an LVT floor for every taste and every kind of project. Some of the most prominent benefits are its: 

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