When choosing between different the different choices of vinyl flooring, it is essential that we weigh the pro’s and con’s of sheet tile and luxury vinyl tile. There are many choices when it comes to flooring these days, and the more research you do, the more you set yourself up for success by getting the type of flooring best suited for your home and for your specific needs. When designing a home along the East coast, especially somewhere like New York City, pricing can be competitive and you want to be sure that you’re making the right investment for your money.
In the vinyl flooring world, this is the big question when it comes to shopping around and figuring out which type of floor is best. While there may be no right answer to this question, there is a right answer to the question of which one is right for you. Today we’ll do our best to simplify this seemingly complicated and convoluted debate so that you can make an educated decision on the type of vinyl that is right for your home.
Sheet Vinyl
Sheet vinyl has several qualities that separate it from Luxury Vinyl Tile, or LVT. One of the main differences is that sheet vinyl comes in one large piece, which the installer will have measured to fit into the specific measurements of your home.
Less Expensive
One major advantage of sheet vinyl is that it is less expensive. If you are on a budget then the sheet route could be the way to go for you. Sheet vinyl is cheaper because it is easier to produce in big quantities since it is produced in big rolls without having to make individual pieces.
Tightly Sealed
Because sheet vinyl is laid down in one solid piece, another benefit of it is that it is sealed, meaning there are no spaces or gaps between the individual pieces. That means that moisture and water is going to have a much harder time seeping through to and damaging the subfloor.
Less Durable
Due to the process of how they are made, sheet vinyl is much less hard and therefore less durable than luxury vinyl tile. Because sheet vinyl is produced at such a fast and economical rate, less care goes into producing it at a level that would make it harder and resistant to damage. Also, if sheet vinyl is damaged, the options are to replace the entire floor, or cut out the damaged section and fit a new piece in. Either way, replacing damaged sheet vinyl is much more difficult than replacing an individual piece of luxury vinyl tile.
Less Customization
While sheet vinyl does allow the buyer to customize the color and design of the sheet, and choose from a few different colors and styles, the overall amount of what you are able to customize is much less than it is when the user is able to customize each individual piece as is the case with vinyl tiles.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
The obvious difference between the two styles is that LVT is made up of individual pieces, rather than a large sheet. This means the manufacturer has paid more attention to detail, and producing each piece one by one means that it is going to be of better quality, albeit more expensive.
More Costly
Vinyl tile is going to be more expensive per square foot than is vinyl tile, because each piece has to be produced individually. However, this does mean that the quality of each piece is going to be much higher. Continue reading to see the advantages of giving more attention to the details.
More Durable
Luxury vinyl tile is harder and more compact because instead of being rolled out in large sheets, it is more durable and resistant to damage. Not only are the individual pieces of luxury vinyl tile harder and more difficult to damage, they are also easier to replace if anything does happen to them. Many times LVT comes in bulk and you may end up having a few pieces leftover. In the event of a scratch or scruff, just remove the damaged piece and install a new one in its place.
Easier to Install
Vinyl tile can be installed relatively easily compared to vinyl sheets. The sheets will come in a 6’ roll, and the entire floor would need to be cleared and measured out, with the sheet cut perfectly to tailor it to the floor. Vinyl tile, on the other hand, can be installed one at a time, and they come in boxes which are much easier to handle and transport.
More Customization
More quality tile means more options for customization. That means more fun for you as the buyer to tailor the style of floor to your home, which as all homeowners know is usually the most fun part of designing a home.
We hope this has shed a little light on the benefits and negatives of the two types of vinyl floors. If you have more questions about flooring here in New Jersey, Connecticut, or New York City, feel free to give us a call here at Lane Sales. You can reach us today at (800) 731 3483!