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What is LVT and WPC Flooring?

5/26/2017

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LVT and WPC flooring categories are rising steadily in popularity. Both types of flooring offer wood and tile looks but with entirely different compositions and advantages. We'll take a good look at both and hopefully help you decide which is right for you. 

LVT stands for luxury vinyl tile, also know as luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl flooring (LVF). LVT is a vinyl based flooring that mimics the look of stone and wood. Let's take a closer look and see why LVT might be the right floor covering for you.

LVT consists of five layers. First is a finish that protects from light scratching and shoe scuffs. Second is a clear film that protects against rips and tears. Third is the design layer--this is your stone or wood print. Fourth is the core, which gives it structure. And finally, the fifth layer is the backing.
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LVT captures the realistic look of wood and stone designs with the use of photographic technology. The design options don't stop at color though. LVT also comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Square pieces range from 12x12 to 24x24, and rectangle piece come in 12x24. You can even get LVT in hexagonal shapes!
Besides its design advantages, LVT has many practical angles. Unlike the stone and wood that it mimics, LVT is very water resistant. In fact, it is pretty much impervious to wet spills. While stone is susceptible to cracks if something heavy is dropped on it or if not installed correctly, LVT is very durable, giving it the stone look without fear of it cracking. Tile is beautiful, but many don’t like its cold feel—something that LVT does not have. LVT is very easy to clean: damp mopping is the recommended cleaning procedure for LVT. Because it is very durable, it is not uncommon to see 20 to 25-year warranties on LVT.

WPC (wood plastic/polymer composite) shares many similarities with LVT, but at the same time, they do have some differences. Let's take a look at why you might consider WPC for your floor covering.
There are many different versions of WPC. While the “W” in WPC stands for wood, the majority of WPC-type products entering the market today don’t contain wood. These kinds of WPC are often called enhanced vinyl plank, engineered luxury vinyl, and water proof vinyl. We’re going to focus on the features of these types of WPC.

WPC is like LVT in that it is vinyl based and mimics stone and wood. The core is made of plastic/polymer, which is the same material PVC pipes are of made. When this kind of core is used in WPC, it is totally water proof. WPC can be installed in places with high exposure to moisture, such as bathrooms and basements. WPC’s core is rigid, thus hiding imperfections in the subfloor. The rigid core also allows for longer and wider planks. Like LVT, WPC is very easy to clean and has a lengthy warranty.
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If you would like the look of wood or stone but with added durability and protection, LVT and WPC are both excellent flooring choices for your home.

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10/23/2018 01:36:23 am

Thanks for the sharing this blog with us.Deflector Shield’s <a href="https://deflector-shield.com">Wall Protection Systems</a> offer a complete wall protection system for surface,walls,corner and doors, as long as an important barrier against damage. This, in turn, it supports to minimize the necessity for continuing repair and maintenance.

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11/26/2018 03:23:28 am

Thanks for the sharing this blog with us i like it very much. Sheet wall protection is a layer of vinyl, fiber increase plastic (FRP) or similar durable material adhered to the wall surface. Sheet protection can be installed in concurrence with corner guards and wall protection rails or by itself.

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8/18/2020 12:43:48 pm

Cleaning your tiled floor on your own is not as easy as you may think it is. Hire professional cleaning company to do the job done efficiently.

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