LVT
Luxury Vinyl Tile is a hard flooring composed of layers, the top two being a wear layer mainly made of clear PVC protecting the surface and texture of the tile. LVT thickness varies from around 6-10 millimeters for residential usage to about 30 millimeters for heavy commercial buildings. That wear layer is what will allow the LVT to last through the years, protecting the vinyl image layer and preventing deep gouges or tears.
The vinyl image layer is where the visual aesthetic comes from. There are many choices in images or colors, and with the clear coat on top adding depth, the tiles become incredibly accurate replicas of natural and created materials, including wood, ceramic tile, natural stone, bamboo, fabric, cement, or prints.
SPC
SPC flooring stands for Stone Plastic Composite. Known for being 100% waterproof with unparalleled durability, these engineered luxury vinyl planks use advanced technologies to beautifully mimic natural wood and stone at a lower price point. SPC’s signature rigid core is virtually indestructible, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic and commercial environments.
SPC flooring contains a solid, waterproof WPC core that won’t ripple, swell or peel no matter much liquid you subject it to. This core is ultra-dense with no foaming agents like you’ll find in traditional WPC flooring. It gives you slightly less resilience underfoot, but it makes the flooring very durable.
LVP
Luxury Vinyl Planks are the ideal flooring solution for any home design in order to withstand heavy foot traffic, scratches and spills. The growing popularity of LVP flooring isn’t just about the low cost of LVP, the floors themselves are beautiful! High-quality LVP can resemble authentic hardwood down to the coloration and grain patterns with the look and feel of natural wood flooring in various colors and thicknesses.
Most LVP floors on the marketplace are waterproof, meaning they can withstand small floods and household spills making them perfect for the whole house. This is especially important for kitchens, entryways, basements, or any room with high foot traffic that is prone to moisture, leaks, or spills. This product is an excellent option for homes with small children and pets and is easy to clean.
VCT
Vinyl Composition Tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and offer multiple options for patterns and layouts. VCT flooring material is made from a combination of natural and synthetic polymer materials and is ideal for high-traffic areas including retail, schools, and commercial spaces such as grocery stores and corporate offices.
This gluedown vinyl floor tile was designed for commercial use in mind, but has also been widely used for residential basement game rooms, garages, and old-fashioned diners and restaurants. VCT tends to be the least expensive initially, but it requires regular stripping, waxing and polishing. Over time, the extensive maintenance VCT requires can cause its lifetime cost to exceed many other vinyl options.
