The beauty of an LVT floor is that once it ’ s installed it requires no special maintenance routine and is 100 % waterproof , so will withstand any messy cooking incidents or accidental spills .
Clic and PEC designs ‘ click ’ securely and tightly together in a tongue-andgroove style and can be laid over a levelled and dry sub-floor . Dryback LVT is also called ‘ stick-down ’ and is glued directly onto a smoothed and prepared sub-floor . Dryback installations can include slim inlay strips to replicated grout lines or to create patterns and borders . Prices for LVT start at £ 23.49 per sq . m .
Vinyl is often also described sheet vinyl or vinyl on the roll . It comes a huge array of designs and is particularly budget-friendly , with prices from around £ 16.49 per sq . m . It is a good choice for both large and small spaces as it is straightforward and quick to lay onto a clean , smooth , dry subfloor . In smaller rooms ( perhaps such as a utility room , boot room , porch or kitchen-hallway ) vinyl makes a good solution for a speedy makeover , and some of our colourful tiled designs can transform a small or awkward space in spectacular fashion . Vinyl is generally available in widths of 2m , 3m and 4m so there is little wastage . Designs include slate , mosaics , tiles , wood and stone , as well as plain and mottled effects . Some ranges have a textile / felt backing , which gives a softer , more comfortable feel underfoot .
Good to Know : Lifestyle Floors offer different thicknesses of vinyl , with different wear-layers of 0.2 to 0.5mm . These measurements refer to the depth of the transparent top layer which adds protection to the ‘ design layer ’ and resistance to wear and tear . It should be laid on the smoothest surface possible , which can be existing smooth , clean , boards , a layer of new plywood , or a concrete or screeded surface .
Laminate : Most laminate flooring is suitable for use in kitchens Of particular note is the Love AQUA collection , which is a laminate designed specifically for use in potentially wet areas such as a kitchen where spillages may be frequent . Love AQUA has a water repellent finish and its clic-lock installation system prevents moisture getting in . There are 16 different wood-effect designs to choose from all of which can be installed without the need for tanking the whole room . It is recommended that Love AQUA be professionally installed with an underlay such as Ultra-Light XPS .
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