Flooring Basics: The Benefits of Vinyl Plank Flooring

Explore the Benefits of Vinyl Flooring

Trying to find flooring that not only looks great but is also waterproof, wear-resistant, and great value? Bring on the vinyl! This easy-to-install option can work for any space in your home—from basements to top-floor bathrooms. With gorgeous wood, stone-look and pattern designs, vinyl plank flooring can level up your décor, even in those areas where kids and pets rule. Learn more about the benefits of vinyl flooring and find out how this versatile product can meet your needs for both style and function.

Suitable for Any Room

You can install vinyl flooring on any level of your home, but rooms that are prone to spills and splashes are where vinyl really shines. Vinyl is waterproof, making it a worry-proof choice for wet areas like bathrooms and messy places that you might want to mop frequently, like mud rooms. It's also a great option for damp spaces such as basements.

Hallways and rooms with lots of activity will benefit from the protection provided by vinyl's wear layer. But how strong is it really? Can you put heavy furniture on vinyl plank flooring? Yes, you can. Our CoreLuxe rigid vinyl plank (RVP) flooring is our most dent-resistant vinyl offering. Like all our RVP flooring it contains a stone-based polymer composite (SPC) core, giving it the strength to support heavy furniture and fitness equipment. This sturdy core also helps CoreLuxe flooring remain stable under direct sunlight and through seasonal temperature changes.

Styles for Every Design

Are you looking for a rich wood look for your traditional dining room? Perhaps a weathered gray would go swimmingly in your beach cottage. Or maybe you want a stone look to create an elegant spa atmosphere in your bathroom. With vinyl planks, you can find all these designs and more, in a variety of textures ranging from smooth to distressed.

A DIY-er's Dream

Vinyl plank is a do-it-yourselfer’s dream. No hammer and nails, no mortar and grout needed. Rigid cores allow for easy click-together or glue-down installation options. You'll find peel-and-stick options in our luxury vinyl plank (LVP) selection as well. Check out our Flooring 101 pages for our full guides and tips for every installation type.

Hassle-Free Maintenance

Vinyl flooring doesn't require any special care, so you can spend more time enjoying your home and less time cleaning it. Because it's waterproof, you can wet mop vinyl flooring as needed, and even steam mop it at the appropriate setting. We recommend picking up a convenient maintenance kit to take care of all your cleaning needs. Our Bellawood Floor Cleaner is specially formulated to help keep your vinyl clean without dulling it or leaving a streaky residue. With just a little care, your vinyl flooring could give you many years of beautiful performance.

There are big benefits to choosing waterproof vinyl flooring—not least of which is the great value it represents. With today’s array of formal, chic, contemporary, and casual designs you can achieve all the looks of wood or stone, with the high-performance properties of vinyl flooring. Once you’ve chosen your flooring, you can use the calculator on the product page to estimate how much you’ll need to order and the total cost. Need additional help? Browse our Flooring 101 pages for more information on all our products.
 

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