Flooring Plank Vinyl

One of the best things that can be said for vinyl plank flooring or any kind of vinyl flooring is that it is extremely easy to install. What is also especially nice about vinyl plank flooring compared to the more traditional vinyl designs and styles available is that it was specifically designed to look like real hardwood flooring - and like other vinyls, it is actually more resistant to water and other kinds of moisture penetration than hardwood or even bamboo.

Vinyl plank flooring is very different from anything you are likely to see in many stores and schools today. No longer do you need to stick to the staid old geometrical designs of yesteryear: instead, you can provide your rooms with a look that truly adds a new dimension to any renovation or remodeling works that you are carrying out.

Installing the vinyl plank system takes a much shorter period of time compared to using real wood planks. Generally you will find that you can install this kind of flooring within a matter of hours rather than taking a number of days, especially if you have never laid real wood flooring before. And because it is waterproof, it is a great solution for providing a room such as the kitchen or bathroom with a real wood look, but at half the cost and without the worries of the floor becoming damaged through water getting into it.

Unlike more traditional forms of vinyl flooring such as sheets or tiles, this style comes in long rectangular pieces that look just like any other kind of wood plank. You must keep in mind of course that they do not come with the same thickness that you would find with hardwood or bamboo flooring. Because it comes in planks rather than squares or other geometrical shapes, this helps to add to the illusion that what you have is real wood flooring. Each plank is usually 3 inches wide by 36 inches long and if you install it in a staggered fashion then you will find that it results in an even better approximation of the look of wood plank flooring.

Vinyl plank flooring comes in 20 different types of wood grain and color and some are coated with a satin urethane finish which provides better protection against dirt and scuffing. Each plank has been micro-ground using only the best precision equipment available, so once installed the floor acquires a really seamless look. This in turn only adds further to the illusion of it being real wood - without the cost or hassle that you would normally associate with the installation of any kind of hardwood flooring.

Wide Plank Laminate Flooring

Buying wide plank laminate flooring is the same as buying a narrow plank. The only difference will be price. The first thing that you will need to look for when shopping for wide plank flooring is the wood grain and finish that you want. It is a good idea to order samples of several different finishes to see which one will compliment your home the best. If you don't know if a certain wide plank laminate floor product will look good in your home look at the sample floor in a flooring showroom. This should give you some idea of what it will look like in your home. If you are shopping online you can look for photographs of the product when it is assembled. Samples can also be ordered online or from a showroom for about $1 to $5 per sample. This fee usually covers the shipping cost.

The second thing that you will want to look for in wide plank laminate flooring is that they offer you a good warranty. Most hardwood laminates will offer a 10 to 15 year warranty. Before you buy a laminate flooring product make sure that you read through their warranty information. Make sure that you understand what is covered by the warranty and what is not covered by the warranty.

The final thing that you will want to consider when you are buying wide plank laminate flooring is its price. A quality hardwood floor plank will generally cost around $3.50. You can save money by waiting for a sale, looking for special flooring close out sales and by shopping at a flooring wholesaler.