Vinyl plank flooring is one of the best floorings for busy offices, restaurants, and households. The vinyl flooring is extremely durable and comes in an array of colors and patterns giving you a look of hardwood.
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using vinyl plank flooring.
Pros:
1. 100% waterproof: Vinyl Plank is water resistant and you can use it in damp areas making it perfect for kitchen floors and bathrooms. The tiles will not discolor or rot when exposed to water.
2. Cost effective: You can get quality vinyl tiles with great design and style for as low as $4 per square foot. This makes it easy to upgrade your home or have a classy office with little capital.
3. Design options: There are various design options you can choose from. You can have designs that represent rich earthly mahogany, marble, natural stone or even silver bam wood; the choice is endless. There are a variety of colors and patterns to choose from.
4. Different sizes and texture: The tiles have different sizes and format. You can choose from large or wide tile formats with different textures according to your taste. You can run fingers on the tiles to determine how comfortable they will be underfoot.
5. Durability: Vinyl plank is extremely versatile and durable, you can install it anywhere without getting damaged and it is very easy to clean the tiles. It is scratch resistant, doesn’t chip or suffers from any major damage that affects the beauty of the tiles.
6. Comfortable and warm: Vinyl plank flooring is very warm and comfortable. The tiles are able to stay at room temperatures and the floor is not hard on your feet and joints compared to tiles or real wood.
7. Easy to clean and maintain: There is no maintenance required other than sweeping and washing the floor with water and soap.
8. Easy installation: It is easy to install vinyl tiles, you don’t need to be a carpenter to glue the tiles on the floor. Some of the planks are pre-fitted with click & lock for easy installation. The lock clicks into place like a jigsaw puzzle.
9. Wider floor use: It can be used on cement, tile, laminate, granite, and other flat subfloors.
10. Décor options: You can choose between different décor options like cement, wood, stone, among others. There are different options for every budget.
Cons:
1. Health risks: The lower priced or less regulated vinyl flooring release VOC’s gases into the house. These gases can lead to respiratory problems to those allergic to smell.
2. Fade in sun: If the vinyl plank flooring is exposed to sun or direct sunlight, it can fade away or discolor.
3. Not great for wheelchairs: The planks are not glued to the floor and they can shift a little if a wheelchair is used. Therefore, if a family member uses a wheelchair, then the tiles should be cemented on the floor.
4. Difficult to uninstall: If the vinyl plank tiles are glued down, it will be difficult to remove them.
5. Sharp objects: Although the tiles can resist scratches, if you use sharp objects on the floor, the tiles can be punctured.
6. Doesn’t add value to your home: Vinyl plank flooring can make your home look great but it doesn’t add any value to your home.
7. Not biodegradable: It is very difficult to recycle this type of flooring.
8. Dent: The vinyl plank tiles can have a dent if you place heavy objects on top of them.
