Vinyl plank flooring is ideal and perfect for everyone for their household, workplace, restaurants, and commercial application. A rigid vinyl flooring tile is waterproof and much cheaper and safer to use. There are multiple designs, textures, patterns and styles from which you can select the best option. Below is the list of vinyl plank flooring pros and cons, which will help you choose one for yourself.
Pros of vinyl plank flooring
This flooring has 100% Moisture Resistant and is best for a humid environment. That’s why they are ideal for kitchen and washroom flooring and surface water, and spills won’t affect the flooring.
It is suitable for commercial grade wear layer, which means that it can bear heavy traffic. More significant for commercial areas and can benefit from glue down vinyl installation.
It has WPC, SPC, and Rigid Core Constructions, which means vinyl is durable and easy to maintain through sweeping and mopping.
They are antistatic, stable, and sturdy, which means vinyl floors have rigid core construction.
It useful on cement, granite, tile, laminate, and other flat subfloors.
It is best for DIY Installation with a click lock, glue down, or loose method.
Variety of decor options as there are numerous styles, textures, and patterns that can go with any theme of your home, restaurant, and offices and gives a natural contemporary look. They have different ways, including wood, stone, cement, etc.
Low maintenance, easily is removed, and easy to clean.
It is an option for any budget and user-friendly flooring.
Cons of vinyl plank flooring
It is difficult to remove if glued down.
It is punctured with very sharp objects because it contains a thin layer of foam and felt underneath the vinyl title, making it softer.
Some vinyl can dent with heavy objects on top of them, like dropping a kitchen knife or sliding a metal leg chair on top can destroy or damage the flooring.
Not biodegradable and very difficult to recycle.
It can be faded and discolored with excessive UV exposure, as the coat is not UV resistant and can show fading or discoloration over time.
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Claire Smith Joined: September 18th, 2019 Articles Posted: 78
