Vinyl Plank Flooring Pros & Cons
Redoing your floors can be overwhelming with the range of options, from hardwood to tile, to vinyl, to carpet. Of course, renovating on a budget means weighing the pros and cons of each flooring type and finding the one that sits at the intersection of affordability, durability and aesthetics. Vinyl flooring has become a fan favorite in our area and often meets al three of the former requirements. As much as we love working with Vinyl as well, let’s take a look at the pros and cons to help you make the right decision for your home or business.
Is vinyl flooring right for you? Here are our top pros and cons for vinyl floors...
PROS to Vinyl Flooring
Durability
Even luxury, vinyl planks come very versatile and durable. They can work great in the kitchen or bathroom. Spills will not damage it and they are very easy to clean. If you have pets and kids causing a ruckus in the house, vinyl does not scratch easily, chip or suffer any kind of major damage that is going to make it look bad.
Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance of vinyl plank flooring is easy. Sweeping or vacuuming is all that’s needed for daily maintenance. For deeper cleaning, a mop and warm water will work in most cases.
Appearance
The styles in vinyl planking now ranges greatly and you can find a pattern that best fits almost any decor. Thanks to advanced photographic imaging technology for the design layer, vinyl plank flooring can look exactly like any particular look you’re interested in.
Affordability
The cost of vinyl plank flooring is typically less than solid hardwood floors. This means you can have the benefits of vinyl that are missing in cheaper flooring options minus the high cost of solid wood flooring.
CONS to Vinyl Flooring
Discoloration
A disadvantage to vinyl flooring is that it can become discolored with constant exposure to direct sunlight. So, it’s not a great option for outdoor use. Certain rubber material, such as a rubber backing from a floor mat, can also cause vinyl to discolor.
Environment
Unfortunately, vinyl planks are not biodegradable. They can also be difficult to recycle depending on the brand and composition. So, if environmental consciousness is a critical factor in your decision-making process, this is a drawback to consider.
