How can I make an informed decision about buying vinyl flooring for my home or business?

When you first begin shopping for cheap (but high quality) vinyl plank flooring, we recommend contacting our expert team members at Online Flooring Store. We can help anyone who is inexperienced with vinyl loose lay flooring or who might have additional questions not answered in this guide. Don't forget to look through the various blog posts located on our website for further insights into your luxury flooring options.

What popular vinyl flooring options are available at online flooring store?

Online Flooring Store features a range of high quality, luxury vinyl flooring brands. Choose the Industrial brand for unique, contemporary flooring designs well-suited for industrial and commercial applications. Or discover the lovely natural designs of the Soundless or Revolution brands, which feature both light and dark colour options.

Which rooms are vinyl planks best suited for?

Online Flooring Store recommends using vinyl loose lay flooring in any room in your home or business. These products are known for being a water-resistant and easy-to-clean option for flooring. These qualities make it a great choice for any room, especially one which might experience the unexpected spill. Due to the durability of the material and its reliability in moist environments, vinyl looselay flooring is often a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms. For a reasonable expense, vinyl floors allow you to achieve the same high-quality, luxury look and feel of other flooring varieties.

When is acoustic underlay necessary?

90% of vinyl planks are laid directly on to concrete. Therefore, they are not considered a type of floating floor. Acoustic underlay is required in high-rise applications and multi-level buildings, such as offices and apartments. This acoustic underlay is made of rubber and cork, is between 2-5mm in thickness, and acts purely as a noise reduction for the premises below. NOTE: Underlay does not act as a floor levelling property and isn't used for fixing an uneven floor.

How durable are these products?

Choosing vinyl plank flooring from Online Flooring Store means choosing a durable and reliable material for your floors. Many vinyl planks include 25-year wear and tear warranties, such as most of the varieties found at Online Flooring Store.

What is loose lay vinyl flooring?

Vinyl flooring is quickly becoming the premier flooring choice for many Australians. Luxury vinyl plank flooring is made using the best materials, which are chosen to create a water and stain resistant layer (with many options being waterproof). Online Flooring Store offers a huge range of vinyl floors to buy on sale, which are a great choice for any room of the house. Loose lay vinyl is designed with durability in mind. In the past, vinyl flooring remained popular due to its ability to repel water. Today, vinyl plank technology has advanced to combine both a high degree of durability with realistic colours, patterns, and textures. Vinyl planks now can look as similar as to be indistinguishable from real timber flooring.

What are the pros and cons of vinyl plank flooring?

Luxury vinyl flooring offers a wide range of perks for the astute home or business owner. Primary among these is the affordability of this timber flooring replacement. Choosing cheap vinyl plank floorboard instead of timber flooring means choosing a low cost, but durable flooring material . Rather than spend a fortune on timber flooring , which can require different maintenance, looselay vinyl plank flooring is stain and water resistant. Cleaning these floors could become one of your simplest household chores! Another popular quality of luxury vinyl loose lay flooring is the easy-to-install design . Luxury vinyl planks can also be easily removed and replaced in the case of major damage. This reduces the hassle involved with installation and repairs that might occur with high-quality timber flooring options. One of the downfalls of many vinyl plank flooring products is the lack of attention to environmental consciousness. However, Online Flooring Store offers several options for our environmentally conscious customers. Keep in mind that different vinyl looselay flooring products offer different levels of surface layer thickness. For heavily trafficked or industrial areas, seek thick, damage-resistant products.

How do I install them after I buy?

You have two options; DIY or hire a qualified floor layer. If you're going to do it yourself, we've put together this handy looselay vinyl planks installation guide . If you'd prefer to hire an expert, we can put you in touch with over 220 professional layers Australia wide.

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