Exploring Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
When you are in the market for a new home in northern California, you usually have a wish list of amenities and design elements you want. For many families, that list includes hardwood floors or at least it might until they realize how expensive and challenging it can be to maintain hardwood.
What do you do when you want the LOOK of hardwood flooring without the hassle of refinishing and high installation cost? If you ask us, you should consider a flooring option that is gaining popularity among today’s homeowners: luxury vinyl planks.
What is Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring?
Luxury vinyl planks (LVP) are a flooring type made from vinyl (as the name implies). There are multiple types and grades of LVP, from the “peel and stick” variety you can find at big box stores to engineered vinyl planks (EVP), a form of waterproof vinyl plank with a high-density fiberboard core.
Why Homeowners Love It
Typically, these planks are designed to look like a hardwood floor, giving you the look of hardwood at a lower cost. This is the main reason that homeowners and builders are so attracted to LVP; in fact, high-end homebuilders across the country are adopting LVP instead of hardwood. However, it is not the only benefit that comes from using this style of flooring in your home.
Here are just a few of the benefits that LVP can bring to your home.
Low Maintenance
The floors of your home are undoubtedly going to take a beating over time. Someone will spill something on the floor or track mud across the hall. Even tiptoeing around can do some damage to the floor.
If you have carpet, this means that you are bound to spend a lot of time vacuuming. If you have hardwood floors, you will need to refinish the floors to keep them looking nice. But what about LVP flooring?
This is another benefit of having LVP in your home: they are VERY easy to keep clean. The interlocking nature of the planks keeps dirt, hair, and other debris from sticking between your flooring, and a simple sweep or vacuum should keep your floor nice and clean. Additionally, most vinyl plank flooring has a protective layer on it, which helps keep your planks looking like new for years.
Extreme Durability
If you have ever seen an old home with hardwood floors, you know how warped those floors can become. High traffic areas can get worn, scuffed, and nicked very easily, which ruins the overall look of any room. This is why homeowners with hardwood floors have to refinish the floors every few years, which can be a real hassle.
With LVP, you do not need to worry about scuffs, worn spots, or even water damage. The vinyl planks are made to withstand anything your house can throw at it: it is waterproof, stain proof, and even scratch proof! This type of flooring is ideal for families, homeowners with pets, or anyone else who wants a home they can comfortably live in.
Affordability
Today’s homeowners want to get the most “bang for their buck,” which means they are looking for high-quality materials that will not push the price too high. This is yet another reason why LVP flooring is becoming so popular — it is the perfect blend of looks and affordability.
For example, traditional hardwood flooring can often be two or three times more expensive than LVP. Even carpet can be slightly more expensive per square foot when you factor in the cost of installation.
LVP is a win for both the homebuilders (who want the building process to be as smooth and efficient as possible) and the homebuyers (who want exceptional quality without having to overspend).
Amazing Aesthetics
Finally, let us discuss the most important benefit that comes from luxury vinyl plank flooring: it looks amazing. Vinyl planks can easily mimic the textures and colors of wood flooring, which results in a timeless and beautiful look for your home. In fact, many people who look at LVP do not even realize that they are looking at vinyl and not wood.
With LVP flooring, a family can enjoy the look of hardwood (or tile, or whatever style they want) while also getting the durability and cost-effectiveness of other flooring types. This flooring really is the best of both worlds — and that makes it the perfect choice for your home.
Want to see LVP in action? Come tour one of the many homes available from Blue Mountain Communities. We know you will be wowed by the beautiful floors in our homes. You might even find your forever home on your visit.
If you want to learn more about homes by Blue Mountain Communities, contact our sales team today to set up a tour with a community near you. We look forward to showing you our incredible communities and stunning homes.