LVT Flooring becomes an increasingly popular option

Jun 21
08:16

2017

Gemma Brownhill

Gemma Brownhill

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Within this article we look at why vinyl flooring has become more attractive to specifiers. Benefits include; durability, style, and ease of maintainance.

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There are many reasons why vinyl flooring has become more attractive to specifiers. Durability,LVT Flooring becomes an increasingly popular option Articles style and ease of maintenance are just a few benefits over its rivals. First introduced around 10 years ago luxury vinyl flooring is now widely accepted as a viable option for commercial and residential facilities.

 

Improving technologies have meant that vinyl flooring can offer remarkably realistic 3-D photo replication of natural materials. And, when installed correctly LVT flooring can tolerate heavy foot traffic and withstand moisture without warping. This combination of versatility, durability and style make LVT a real contender for any project.

 

Gerflor are expects in vinyl flooring products and have dedicated themselves to producing the very best luxury vinyl flooring on the market. Their products boast many benefits including:

 

Installation

One of the clear benefits of vinyl over its alternative is the ease of installation. Compared to wood and tile vinyl flooring installation can be quicker and easier and Gerflor have a range of different installation options available.

 

Their looselay CLIC System’s unique vertical interlocking format allows this product to be laid quickly over most existing surfaces. One clear benefit here is there is often no need to close premises during refurbishments saving customers time and money, perfect for the retail, hotel, hospitality or domestic sectors; it’s an installer answer to a quicker finish on virtually any project.

 

Durability

The Gerflor LVT range is a popular choice for both public and commercial area’s that are designed for high trafc wear including retail, hotels, hospitality and is also a great option for residential use.(The LVT range offers an array of different options with varying wear layers to meet the needs of the environment your are specifying.

 

Maintenance

Luxury vinyl far surpasses the cleanability of carpet in regards to spills. Unlike carpet, staining is unlikely if a spill is wiped up in a timely manner. Its overall ease of maintenance regarding spills is unsurpassed.

 

Gerflor offer a range of surface treatments which improve maintenance even further. Their PUR+ surface treatment provides excellent cleaning characteristics and improved resistance to scratching. This makes it extremely durable and hardwearing and offers additional protection against impacts, stains and scratches. It is also easy to clean as the surface does not trap excess dirt.

 

Style

Much time has been spent by Gerflor to harness the feel of both wood and mineral textures to produce realistic and hardwearing LVT options. The Vinyl Flooring designs now available deliver an eye-catching, on-trend selection of quality colours and textures that add style to virtually any environment. Their sophisticated ranges offer a palette of realistic wood and mineral finishes in tile and plank formats, with beveled edges.

 

Environmental Impact

Not only are Gerflor’s floor coverings aesthetically pleasing the company is also dedicated to reducing environmental impact. Their LVT range is fully recyclable at end of life and comprises of recycled materials. It is also REACH compliant as Gerflor are extremely conscious of the potential impacts of manufacturing on both people and the environment.