Carpets vs Luxury Vinyl TilesCarpets vs Luxury Vinyl Tiles
So, you want a brand new comfortable, stylish and affordable floor for your home or business and are considering all your options?
Often, this decision will come down to a straight shootout between carpets and Luxury Vinyl Tiles, two of the best and most popular flooring options currently available.
For many years, carpet was in a league of its own when it came to comfortable flooring and was the go-to choice for any property owner, especially in commercial areas.
Nowadays, however, there are many more options on the market, with LVT in particular making a claim for the commercial flooring crown.
At allfloorsglasgow.co.uk we offer both LVT and carpets to commercial and domestic customers so don’t really have a horse in this particular race. Our sole objective if to help our valued customers to find the flooring option that best suits their own individual needs.
Why are these two options so frequently compared?
Despite LVT being much harder than carpet, and looking completely different, there are actually a surprising number of similarities between the two. Firstly, both are pretty long-lasting when cared for properly and both are available in a huge number of different styles and designs.
With carpet being warm and cosy, and LVT being compatible with almost all forms of underfloor heating, they are also both extremely comfortable flooring choices and will make any commercial site feel like a home away from home for your staff and your customers.
The wide range of styles available also means that there truly is a carpet or LVT floor available for everyone and achieving the perfect aesthetic for your property is easier than ever before.
That said, despite the numerous similarities mentioned here, there are still plenty of differences between carpet and LVT to be aware of.
Differences Between Carpet and LVT
Practicality
If you work in a hectic environment where spillages and high-volume impact are common, you are probably best off choosing LVT over carpets. LVT is not only incredibly durable due to a strong protective wear layer but is also very easy to clean and any spills can simply be wiped away more often than not.
In comparison, fast action can often prevent stains in your carpet from becoming permanent, but this will cause a lot of disruption, especially in a busy business such as a restaurant or retail store.
Versatility
LVT thrives on its versatility and truly can be installed just about anywhere. It is warm and comfortable enough for any living space but also offers impressive waterproof qualities that make it just as ideal in a bathroom or kitchen space.
Cost
LVT products tend to have higher product and installation costs that carpet, but when this is factored into the lifespan of the two products then it begins to even things out. LVT wins once again when the full lifetime of the product is taken into consideration.
LVT lasts longer, on average, than a standard carpet does, and unlike a carpet does not begin to look tired, faded and worn a few years down the line.
It is widely accepted that in general LVT is one of the most cost-effective flooring solutions in the world.