Wood Effect Vinyl Flooring: Great Flooring For Any Room
Wood Effect Vinyl Flooring
Wood effect vinyl flooring can add a very real sense of style and luxury to your home, currently available in a huge variety of tones and colors to suit any room. All wood effect vinyl flooring is engineered to replicate the look of hardwood, and most of them have a similar life like grain and subtle texture stamped into the finished surface. The real benefits with using wood effect flooring is that you can easily change the look of your home simply by purchasing new flooring. This is much less time consuming than the tedious process involved in real wood installation. The price of wood-effect flooring is also generally cheaper than real wood flooring, but not as much as real wood would be. This is a perfect choice if you are on a tight budget or simply love the look of wood-effect vinyl.
So, what are the different wood effect vinyl Flooring products available? In my opinion there is only one brand name and type of wood effect vinyl flooring to use in the UK market, and that is Lino. This is an Italian manufacture, so they have done their research in producing the highest quality wood effect vinyl flooring possible. Lino produce a wide variety of wood effect flooring products, which include wood-look tiles, laminated wood effect flooring and even wooden planks with borders. If you are not sure which product you want to order, make sure that you ask the retailer if they can specialise in this type of flooring.
There are two main ways that Lino produces their wood vinyl floors. The first is the ‘snap and lock’ system, which are the more traditional way of installing your wood vinyl floor. With this method the planks lock together very tight, but when you are ready to remove them, simply lift the planks out and slide them onto the floor. The other method is the ‘floating system’, where the planks are stuck to the floor using a chemical glue.
Wood Effect Vinyl Flooring: Great Flooring For Any Room
To install the Lino product you need to measure the room very carefully, as each piece of flooring will need to be cut to the correct size and shape. Once you have measured all the room squares, you will then choose the style of wood effect vinyl flooring that you want. Now you will need to choose what colour and finish you want. In most cases the colour you choose will depend on the rest of the room’s interior, but you can also use red wood vinyl flooring if you have darker carpets in the room. You will also be able to choose different styles such as contemporary, traditional or barge. Choose the style that you are most comfortable with.
Another benefit of wood effect vinyl flooring is that you can use it in any room. It has excellent slip resistance properties, so it is suitable for use in bathrooms and living rooms. The material is also known for being a scratch resistant, which is great if you have children or pets that like to play on your floors. Most types of real wood flooring are not.
When choosing wood effect vinyl flooring, you may want to opt for a natural wood finish, especially if you have children. You can then treat the top layer with a protective sealant, protecting it from stains and water damage. The slip resistance makes this type of vinyl flooring ideal for use in bathrooms and bedrooms. It also has excellent heat and moisture resistance, making it perfect for use in high traffic areas. It is also highly durable and has anti scratches, dent and dirt resistant nature.