Luxury Vinyl Flooring

What’s the difference between luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile?

You are in the market for a new floor, and you've settled on luxury vinyl. But the question is, which one? Tile or Plank? At Discount Carpet and Flooring, we get this question all the time. We can answer it for you.

Tile

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) comes in a square format. The tile is usually stiff and harder than the vinyl plank. You have the option of getting grout in the installation to enhance the tile appearance further.

Plank

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) comes in a plank format. It has long strips of varying lengths. It is flexible and molds nicely to the subfloor.

Similarities

Both LVT and LVP are very similar. They both have outstanding durability for every room in your house. They both have a top layer with a wear layer against scratches, nicks, fading, and dents. The wood-look usually comes in the plank format, whereas the tile, stone, and brick look come in the tile format. Both can come in a plethora of colors and patterns. At its core, both are made of a plastic composite layer, wood for plank, and tile for tile. The core is made of PVC, which is a standard construction material. It is entirely impervious to water.

The question

So the real question is, which do you want? Do you prefer a wood look or a stone or tile look? Whatever your preference, luxury vinyl can meet it.

Let us help

When you come to Discount Carpet and Flooring, you will find a friendly and knowledgeable staff eager and able to help you with your flooring project. It doesn't matter the size of your project, big or small; we are ready to help you with it. We are here to serve you. Our showroom is in Richmond, BC. We serve the areas of Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and Delta. Visit us today and see what we have to offer you in terms of luxury vinyl flooring.