There are many varieties of floor coverings with new modern materials being brought into the market place all the time.  Once such material is vinyl plank flooring which is becoming a popular replacement and viable alternative to wood, laminate, slate, ceramic, stone and terracotta flooring as the vinyl materials which are usually made up of polyvinyl chloride are getting better and can last between 20 and 30 years.

In fact you can possible get a guarantee from between 5 and 20 years and amazingly, vinyl flooring looks just like real wood. Vinyl wood flooring is very hard wearing, easy to clean and requires little care and attention.

When you are considering vinyl plank flooring, remember the planks are made of vinyl tiles and not vinyl sheeting.  The advantages from using tiles is that you can have wide plank flooring, and laminate plank flooring, both of which are popular choices.  Nevertheless, with vinyl tiles you are spoilt for choice as there is a huge range of colours and designs such as slate, ceramic, wood, or stone.

Due to the hard wearing and easy cleaning nature of vinyl tiles, they can be found in residential properties in areas such as the basement, the kitchen, the bathroom and toilets.  They also provide necessary insulation and cleanliness in these areas which can sometimes be cold and dirty.

The installation of vinyl plank flooring is fairly simple, as the material comes in long plank tiles which just need cutting down to size.  The vinyl planks are bonded together with a special self adhesive which can be sourced from any flooring supplier.

The vinyl planks float on a prepared subfloor which can be made of underlay.  When preparing a floor it is important that you check the pre-installed products as if they are old may contain asbestos fibres and/or silica which if disturbed can seriously damage your health.

If unsure contact your local flooring specialists to determine the nature of the materials. Some of the most recognised flooring specialists who are experts in vinyl plank flooring are Armstrong and Karndean.

Both companies manufacturer and distribute their own brands of vinyl flooring using engineering such as MasterWorks Technology® and MasterWorks VTx™which are recognised design award winners.  There are many other companies but these 2 stick out for both quality and service.

Installing Floating Vinyl Plank Flooring