Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is one of the most popular flooring options to be found in homes. This type of flooring is particularly common in areas that are high in foot traffic or humidity. Some homes and apartments might already have LVP flooring from the start, though many owners and tenants are choosing to install LVP flooring. Often, people choose to install LVP flooring because it can be a cheaper, more convenient option than traditional flooring choices like carpeting. But what happens if LVP flooring gets wet?
What Happens If LVP Flooring Gets Wet?
Accidents can happen, and you might spill anything from wine to cereal on your new LVP flooring. Sometimes the bathroom or kitchen tap springs a leak, and it all gets right on your floor.
Here’s what you should know about LVP flooring, and what you should do if your LVP flooring happens to get wet due to an accident or spill.
What is LVP Flooring?
LVP flooring is made from recyclable plastic sheeting. Many people choose LVP flooring because it’s a cheap, convenient option that can still make the surface look great without having to cost as much as any other material such as real wood flooring.
LVP flooring is a great alternative because it’s high-quality, cost-effective, and easy to install.
On top of the benefits listed above, LVP flooring is also easier to clean, and most messes will just wipe off this type of floor surface. Could you imagine how much time and money it would cost you to get the same type of stain out of a newly installed carpet?
Luxury vinyl plank flooring is cheap and can be installed in just a few minutes without any special expertise. However, for the best results, we recommend having flooring installation professionals install your LVP flooring.
Why is LVP Flooring Popular?
For the reasons listed above, LVP flooring has remained popular in homes and businesses – and why more homeowners and interior decorators are choosing to install it.
Tile flooring and carpeting have many drawbacks. They can be expensive to buy and install, and maintaining these surfaces in a home that has a lot of traffic or rooms that have excessive levels of humidity, such as the bathroom or laundry room, can be difficult.
Why choose tiles or carpets at all when LVP flooring is affordable and looks amazing!?
Where Can You Get LVP Flooring?
LVP flooring is available at almost all flooring stores, including all three Carpet Land locations in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. If you would like a specific style of LVP flooring, you can even have custom options made with a slightly higher budget.
Unlike bespoke carpet ranges or fancier types of tiles, LVP flooring is one of the most cost-effective ways to cover your home or business.
What Happens if LVP Flooring Gets Wet?
When LVP flooring gets wet due to a spill or accident, the mess can just be wiped straight off the tiles with a damp cloth if the floor has remained properly sealed. Luxury vinyl planks are waterproof – and therefore, most spills don’t turn out to be a problem for the quality of the floor.
However, LVP flooring could be damaged from the spill if the edges of the floor weren’t sealed or installed properly. This is one of the many reasons why we suggest having your LVP floors installed by a professional.
Can Moisture Damage LVP Flooring?
Yes and no.
If your tiles have been sealed properly and there’s no room for moisture to make its way under the tiles, then you’ve got no problem.
On the other hand, moisture that collects and has a place to infiltrate could turn into a bigger problem. Mold and mildew can form where moisture has a gap to enter. This can lead to damage that’s bad enough to where you will need to rip up the floor and have it replaced.
How would you know that your floor is hiding moisture or mildew underneath?
In most cases, a musty smell can indicate the presence of mold and a potentially serious problem.
What if LVP Flooring Needs to Be Replaced?
If your luxury vinyl flooring picks up any damage during its lifespan, planks can simply be removed from the floor – and with a good cleaning, new tiles can simply be installed in their place. Easy replacement is one of the many advantages of luxury vinyl floors!
Check out our luxury vinyl products online or visit us in person at one of our locations in Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux Falls.
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