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Expert Vinyl & LVP Flooring Installation: Waterproof Options for Every Room

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) have become two of the most popular flooring choices for today's homes. They combine the look of natural wood or stone with practical, everyday durability, and many options have a waterproof core.

Crafted from durable synthetic materials, luxury vinyl is designed to withstand the demands of busy households while delivering a stylish, low-maintenance finish that's suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and laundry rooms.

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Find the Perfect Vinyl Flooring for your home

The right vinyl flooring for your home depends on which rooms you’re installing it in and how you live, i.e., who lives in your house and which rooms you use most heavily. Here’s what to think about before your Design Associate visits.

Best Vinyl Flooring for Bathrooms

Luxury vinyl plank is a great fit for bathrooms. It's quiet, comfortable underfoot, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean, and many options have a waterproof core that also resists humidity.

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) works particularly well in bathrooms because it comes in a tile format and has grout-look options, which suit many bathroom styles.

Wipe up splashes and spills promptly. Standing water can seep into the seams over time, so quick cleanup helps keep your floor looking its best.

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Best Vinyl Flooring for Kitchens

Vinyl flooring is a very popular choice for kitchens, which have a lot to contend with: moisture, spills, and high traffic. Vinyl is durable and easy to clean, and spills wipe up easily when you clean them promptly.

The range of wood-look LVP options is another reason vinyl flooring is so popular in kitchens.

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Best Vinyl Flooring for Pets

Luxury vinyl is a popular choice for homes with pets. It's scratch-resistant, easy to clean, and quieter underfoot than many hard surfaces. Clean up any accidents promptly so moisture doesn't reach the seams. If scratch resistance is your top priority, for example with a large dog, ask your Design Associate whether laminate might be a better fit.

Why choose vinyl floors?

Our Mobile Flooring Showroom® brings thousands of vinyl styles to your home, designed to withstand the rigors of family life. Our vinyl floors are backed by warranties from some of the industry's most respected flooring manufacturers, so you can confidently enjoy your new floors.

Benefits of vinyl flooring

  • Waterproof-core options
  • Coated to resist scratching and staining
  • Works in all rooms
  • Extremely durable
  • Soft and warm underfoot
  • Easy to clean and maintain

LVP vs LVT – What’s the Difference?

LVP (luxury vinyl plank) replicates the look of natural wood and is normally long and narrow. LVT (luxury vinyl tile) replicates stone, marble, and ceramic in a tile format.

Both come in rigid versions, which typically click together and float over the subfloor, and flexible versions, which are glued down. Rigid options come in several core types, including WPC (waterproof polymer core) and SPC. The choice depends on the room and the look you want, and your Design Associate can help you decide during their visit.

Vinyl vs Laminate Flooring – Which Is Right for You?

Vinyl and laminate flooring are both excellent choices for durable and stylish flooring, but they aren't the same thing. For instance, vinyl feels softer underfoot and slightly warmer, whereas laminate has a more rigid feel due to its construction.

The biggest difference is how each handles water and wear. Many vinyl options have a waterproof core, which makes vinyl a strong choice when moisture is the priority, such as in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements. Laminate is known for its scratch resistance, which makes it a strong choice for busy family rooms and homes with large dogs. Many laminates are water-resistant, and some come with waterproof warranties.

Both come in realistic, textured wood-look designs. You can compare them yourself during an in-home visit with one of our Design Associates, who can answer any questions you may have.

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Types of Vinyl Flooring We Install

Durable vinyl flooring is available in several patterns that mimic natural materials like wood, stone, and marble.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

Luxury vinyl planks are durable, stylish synthetic planks that give the appearance of wood with easy everyday care. Many LVP options have a waterproof core, so spills wipe up easily when you clean them promptly.

If you're looking for the beauty of hardwood at a lower price point, wood-look vinyl plank flooring may be the match you need!

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Luxury vinyl tile offers the same durability and easy care as LVP, with two main differences: it comes in a tile format rather than planks, and it's designed to give the appearance of high-end stone, marble, and ceramic. It's also remarkably easy to clean, so it's ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and entryways.

Vinyl Tile

Our vinyl tile offering is a more budget-friendly tile option that is also well-suited to utility rooms and spaces where splashing is a constant threat, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.  

Marble-Look Vinyl Flooring

Marble-look vinyl gives you the look of marble with a warmer feel underfoot, typically at a lower cost than natural stone.

Our marble-look vinyl flooring is ideal for bathrooms, entryways, and living spaces.

How Our Mobile Flooring Showroom® Works

If you're looking for a new vinyl floor, you don't have to spend your whole weekend going from showroom to showroom. Our Mobile Flooring Showroom® comes directly to your home with a huge range of samples, so you can browse the selection from the comfort of your couch and compare your potential new floor with your existing fabrics in your own lighting.

  1. It all begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. One of our Design Associates will come to your home and talk with you about how you use your home, what styles you like, and what your household needs. They'll use this to help you find a vinyl floor that fits you.
  2. Your Design Associate will bring our Mobile Flooring Showroom® with a huge range of samples so you can browse the selection from the comfort of your couch and compare your potential new floor against your existing fabrics and in your own lighting.
  3. When you've decided on your new vinyl flooring, your Design Associate will provide a down-to-the-penny quote and review all options and costs with you. There's no pressure to decide before you're ready.

On installation day, our team will handle your project from start to finish. Depending on your project, that can include moving furniture, removing your old flooring, installing your new vinyl floor, and leaving your home clean and tidy.

With more than 300 locations across the US and Canada, you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free floor installation more easily than ever.

Is It Time to Replace Your Vinyl Flooring?

If you've had vinyl flooring for a while and are noticing more chips or scratches than you'd like, it might be time to replace it. The same goes for floors that are lifting or curling at the edges, or that have faded or discolored from sunlight. New vinyl will help refresh your space.

Or, if you've just moved and don't like the previous owner's style choices, or want to put your own stamp on the house, that's a great time to replace the flooring.

Vinyl Flooring After a Flood or Water Damage

Luxury vinyl floors are waterproof and offer 24 to 72 hours of moisture protection, but standing water left over time can seep into seams. In some cases, this can lead to the vinyl buckling or lifting, or to mold growing beneath the surface.

After a flood, have your floor and subfloor assessed before replacing anything. The subfloor is often the issue even when the vinyl itself survives.

If the vinyl is buckled or lifting, replacement is usually the best option. Your local Design Associate can help you choose a new floor that fits the space.

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Find Vinyl Flooring Installation Near You

With 300+ locations across the US and Canada, there's an FCI Design Associate near you. Select durable, affordable vinyl flooring from the comfort of your own home. Our Mobile Flooring Showroom® brings thousands of options to your home so you can compare vinyl flooring samples next to your furniture and décor.

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We take pride in making the floor replacement process simple. Schedule your free in-home consultation, and we'll bring LVP and LVT samples right to your door, or enter your zip code below!

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