If you are choosing a new floor for a busy part of your home, you may be wondering: is vinyl flooring good enough to cope with spills, muddy shoes, pets, children and everyday foot traffic, while still looking great? Modern vinyl flooring, particularly luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and luxury vinyl plank (LVP), has become a popular option for kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms because it combines durability with a wide choice of realistic designs.
At Berwicks of Horsham, we supply vinyl flooring from leading manufacturers, including Karndean, Amtico, Floorify, Harvey Maria, Invictus and Luvanto. Our luxury vinyl flooring range includes options for different rooms, budgets and lifestyles.
So with that in mind, what makes vinyl such a practical choice, and how does it compare with other flooring materials?
What is vinyl flooring?
Vinyl flooring is a resilient floor covering made from layers of synthetic materials, with a decorative surface designed to replicate materials such as timber, stone and ceramic. Traditional vinyl (like linoleum or lino) often comes in rolls, while luxury vinyl flooring is available as individual tiles or planks.
Modern LVT and LVP are very different from the basic vinyl floors of the past. Manufacturers can reproduce the appearance of natural materials using detailed patterns, textures and embossed finishes. Some products even follow the grain of the printed design, creating a convincing appearance and feel underfoot.
Berwicks also stocks Floorify luxury vinyl flooring, with wood, stone and even polished concrete-inspired designs.
Is vinyl flooring good for kitchens?
Yes. Kitchens are arguably one of the best rooms where vinyl flooring can be practical.
Kitchen floors have to cope with food spills, water splashes, dropped utensils, muddy footprints, temperature changes and frequent cleaning. Vinyl provides a tough, scratch-resistant surface that is easy to wipe clean, while many LVT products offer excellent moisture resistance and most are fully waterproof.
Our kitchen flooring range includes vinyl options designed for busy kitchens.