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2 surprising, best alternatives for vinyl flooring

What is Vinyl?

Vinyl flooring is a synthetic man-made flooring plank. Vinyl is also known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl floors looks and feel very natural like wood. Luxury vinyl planks are typically had three layers a solid core, print layer and a wear layer. Majority of this flooring used for kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or several other space which contains moisture space. You will be surrounded by beautiful flooring that are also waterproof. It requires little maintenance. It can be installed as a glued -down sheet vinyl flooring or as floating floor vinyl plank.


Pros:

1. Easy to install.

2. Easy to maintain.

3. Waterproof options are available.

4. It looks like real wood and stone look.

5. DIY installation with click- lock flooring

6. Pet friendly

Cons:

1. Low quality planks scratch and dents gets easily.







Alternatives:


Laminate

One of the most famous alternatives for vinyl is Laminate, In recent years, laminate flooring has advanced significantly, and some of the better designs now closely resemble fine wood flooring. This is a terrific method to achieve a premium appearance for a low cost and without having to worry about how your flooring choice will affect the environment.


Pros:

1. Easy to install.

2. Low Maintenance

3. It can be installed over the radiant heating system.

4. It looks like real wood and stone look.

5. It is easy to stand on for extended periods of time.

Cons:

1. Its less water- resistance as compared to vinyl.

2. Not pet friendly

3. Not recommended for basements and bathrooms.



Hardwood:


The second one is Hardwood; this is unquestionably among the most appealing flooring options offered to consumers. If properly maintained, it will not only have a timeless appearance but also last for many years and significantly raise the value of the house. Additionally, when fitted and stained by a professional, stunning wood grain can become a main feature of your house.



Pros:

1. Durable

2. simple to clean

3. A timeless style

4. Non-allergenic

Cons:

1. Expensive

2. Noisy


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