If you have plans for kitchen remodeling, one upgrade to consider is your flooring, a major aspect of the space’s appearance and functionality. For many families, the kitchen is a bustling hub of the home that calls for durability as well as style. Here are a few reasons why luxury vinyl will fulfill all your kitchen needs. 

What Is Luxury Vinyl?

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) are simply different shapes of this high-quality flooring option, featuring a printed design on the vinyl layer and clear protective layers on the top. It also has a layer of fiberglass backing, foam for cushioning, and solid PVC backing for durability. Luxury vinyl is six to eight layers thick, making it more rigid and durable than standard vinyl flooring.

What Makes Luxury Vinyl a Great Choice for Kitchens?

Low Maintenance

Busy homeowners look to luxury vinyl as an easy-to-clean flooring option. It’s especially popular in kitchens since it mostly needs only routine sweeping for upkeep. Occasional mopping will help the flooring maintain its luster.

Aesthetic Value

Luxury vinyl is aesthetically versatile. LVP most often features a striking resemblance and similar texture to natural hardwood, while LVT are made to mimic stone or ceramic tile. There are hundreds of patterns and colors to choose from, giving homeowners true freedom in design.

Durability

Few materials boast the level of durability that luxury vinyl has. Its protective coating gives it a scratch-resistant finish, but it also holds up against fading and dents, making this flooring particularly well-suited for heavy-traffic areas.

Ease of Installation

If you’re looking to expedite your kitchen remodeling project with materials that are easy to install, consider luxury vinyl. This flooring can often be installed over existing floors and is laid using a simple click-locking floating installation method.

Moisture Resistance

Kitchen flooring needs to hold up against the moisture of washing dishes, cooking, and spills. As a nonporous material, luxury vinyl won’t develop mold or rot the same way hardwood or other materials might. However, liquid spills should still be cleaned up promptly since moisture may find its way through the layer seams and reach the underlayment.

If you're in need of quality flooring for your kitchen remodel, come to Ceramic Tile Plus & Exclusively Yours in Kahului, HI. With more than four decades of experience, this family-owned and -operated company transforms Maui kitchens and bathrooms with stunning flooring, tile, and countertop materials. Visit their virtual showroom online, or call (808) 871-7595 to plan your project.