LVT vs Hardwood: Choosing Flooring for Your Living Room

So, you’ve finally decided to re-do your living rooms old, uneven floor. As you start your search for wooden flooring, you are tempted by LVT which is durable, attractive and a lot more affordable than hardwood floors. Choosing flooring for any room of your home can be quite difficult and often involves a lot of decision making. But we're here to make your decision a little easier. Let's take a look at LVT and wooden flooring to help make your decision a little easier. Luxury Vinyl Tiles in the living room With so many flooring options, LVT is a great choice for your living room. LVT is durable and resistant to scratches, spills and stains. It’s very easy to install with it featuring a click joining method, making the installation process a breeze for you. Not to mention, LVT is very affordable and imitates the beauty of natural wood. So, you’ll be able to afford the look you love at a cheaper price. Not only do luxury vinyl tiles imitate the look and feel of wood, but they also come in stone and ceramics. The options are endless! Lastly, LVT comes in a range of different colours too. If you fancy a floor that’s dark grey but also has the same feel as wood, choose LVT for your living room. You won’t be disappointed! Wooden Flooring You can’t deny that wood floors are beautiful and stylish. They offer a natural glow as well as adding warmth to your home. There are two different types of wood floors: engineered and solid. Engineered is made up of multiple layers of recycled wood (MDF) and topped with a layer of solid. Whereas solid wood is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s 100% solid wood! Let’s go into them a little deeper. Engineered is suitable with underfloor heating. The heat can travel through the board without it causing wood damage. It can be sanded down multiple times to achieve your desired look but shouldn’t need it for the first 10 years. Solid wood isn’t suitable for underfloor heating. The heat can't travel through the wood with it being so thick. Both floors aren’t waterproof, although their finish may repel water for a short space of time. Just make sure you clean any spills up right away! What flooring do you prefer in your living room?