Vinyl Plank Floor Vs Tile

Vinyl plank flooring posted on february 21 2012 by david 12 comments the title of this post suggests that there might be many great differences between tiles of vinyl flooring and vinyl plank flooring.

Vinyl plank floor vs tile.

Vinyl plank flooring will typically not show wear from everyday use but it s not completely immune to damage. Vinyl plank is much more budget friendly than ceramic tile. Once ripped the plank will need to be replaced. Materials aside it costs 40 less to install vinyl plank than it does to install ceramic tile.

The overall thickness for vinyl flooring ranges from 1 5 mm for sheet vinyl to 5 mm for luxury vinyl planks. Wood look tiles are porcelain or ceramic tiles with a finish that emulates the look of a natural wood. Vinyl plank flooring is one of the easiest floors to clean. Luxury vinyl flooring comes in planks or tiles that fit side to side to form a floating floor.

Major differences vinyl tile is essentially the same material as is used for sheet vinyl flooring a very thin manmade product made from pvc plastic with a felt or fiberglass backing layer and covered with a printed design layer and clear wear layer. The vinyl top layer offers the look and sometimes even the texture of wood. A wet mop can be used but it s important to note that pouring water or otherwise drenching the floor isn t recommended on peel and stick planks because the water can get underneath seams and edges and break down the adhesive. Vinyl plank flooring is a multi layer material that provides an attached underlayment for easy installation.

For one thing cumbersome sheet vinyl flooring products are no longer the norm. Because it is a much softer material than wood or tile it can be cut or torn such as when a sharp object is dropped or furniture is dragged across the floor. Although vinyl plank flooring will typically not show wear from everyday use it s not completely immune to damage. It s a softer material than tile and depending on the multilayer construction can be cut or torn such as when a sharp object is dropped or furniture is dragged across the floor.

Once ripped the plank will need to be replaced. Lvp flooring is crafted with four layers including a waterproof pvc vinyl core and a scratch and stain resistant top layer perfect for pets and kids. Depending on the type of tile you are choosing ceramics can cost as much as hardwood or high quality carpet.