Discover Different Types of Luxury Vinyl Flooring Available for your Roswell Home

The first step in installing luxury vinyl flooring is to decide which type is best for your Roswell-area home. Below, you can learn more about the different types of luxury vinyl flooring to help you decide.

Luxury Vinyl Plank

Luxury vinyl plank, also known as LVP flooring, is made from four compressed layers of vinyl: a base film, a core layer, a decorative layer, and a top layer. The result is an aesthetically pleasing flooring that mimics the look of hardwood flooring but is a more cost-effective option. LVP flooring is also pliable and waterproof, making it a durable option for Roswell homeowners.

Engineered Vinyl Plank

Engineered vinyl plank (EVP) flooring combines laminated and vinyl planks, resulting in a more rigid floor than traditional vinyl. Like LVP, it contains four layers: a base film, a core film, the design coating, and the top wear layer. While luxury vinyl plank flooring is installed using glue, engineered vinyl planks interlock together, making installation easy. EVP looks like hardwood floors and is available in various colors, patterns, and lengths.

Engineered Vinyl Tile

Another option is engineered vinyl tile or luxury vinyl tile (LVT). While it’s made like engineered vinyl planks, this flooring option is designed to look like stone or tile flooring instead of hardwood. LVT is also waterproof and available in a wide variety of styles, textures, and designs, so you can get the look of tile or stone for the budget-friendly price of vinyl flooring.

What to Consider When Buying Luxury Vinyl Flooring for Your Roswell Home

As you decide which luxury vinyl flooring type is right for you, there are a few important things to consider. Let’s take a closer look at the factors you should consider before deciding. 

• Color, Design, and Texture: Consider the look you want - woodgrain, dark tones, or light neutral colors. Look at pictures of flooring inspiration and choose a style that complements your home’s vibe.
• Budget: Decide how much you’re comfortable spending on your new floors. Luxury vinyl flooring options are available in different price ranges, so there are options for most budgets. Ridgeline Floors offers tailored recommendations and free estimates based on your wants, needs, and budget. 
• Thickness and Wear Layer: Generally speaking, the thicker your luxury vinyl flooring, the more sound, thermal insulation, and comfort your new floors will provide. As a good rule of thumb, we recommend choosing a wear layer of at least 20mil for your home for maximum durability.

How to Prepare Your Roswell Home for Your Luxury Vinyl Floor Installation

Once you’ve decided on the type of luxury vinyl flooring you want to install and have your project scheduled with our installers, you can start preparing your home for the installation. Here are a few steps you can take to help make the installation go smoothly. 

• Move Small Items: Our installers are more than happy to move large pieces of furniture as they work in your home. However, you can make the process easier by moving small items like pet beds, children’s toys, decor, etc., off the floor. This will allow us to move your furniture more quickly and start the installation. 
• Remove Any Valuables: Installing a new floor can be a bit messy. While we do everything we can to keep our work area tidy, it’s a good idea to remove any valuables from your walls to ensure that nothing is disturbed while we work. Worried about the mess? We always clean up after ourselves, so it will look like we were never there by the time your project is complete. 
• Make Arrangements for Your Pets: Pets often have a difficult time during home improvement projects. You can make it easier on them by keeping them in an area away from where the work will be done. This will help keep them safe and prevent them from accidentally getting outside as the flooring installers come in and out of your home.

The Luxury Vinyl Flooring Installation Process for Roswell Homeowners

After your home is ready, it’s time to install your new floors! Here’s what you can expect when you hire our Roswell installers for your luxury vinyl floor installation. 

• Removal of the Old Floor: To start, we’ll remove your old flooring, working carefully not to damage the area underneath your old floors. 
• Inspection of the Subfloor: Once your old flooring is removed, we’ll make sure the subfloor is smooth. If we notice any issues that need to be addressed before proceeding, we’ll take care of them at this time. 
• Installation of New Underlayment: Depending on the type of luxury vinyl flooring you choose, it may or may not have a layer of underlayment adhered to it. If it doesn’t, we’ll lay down a roll of underlayment before moving forward with the installation. 
• Installation of the New Flooring: Now we can install your new floors! Our installers will work quickly and efficiently to install your luxury vinyl flooring, using precision every step of the way. The result will be beautiful new floors that will look great for decades to come. 
• Final Inspection and Clean-Up: Once we finish installing the new floors, we’ll perform a thorough final inspection to ensure nothing has been overlooked. Finally, we’ll clean up after ourselves and let you enjoy your upgraded home.

Get Started On Your Luxury Vinyl Flooring Project Today

To learn more about having luxury vinyl floors installed in your home in Roswell or elsewhere in the North Atlanta metro area, please call (770) 299-8433 or contact us online for a free estimate.