General Flooring FAQs
Where Are LPV Floors Best Suited For?
A luxury vinyl tile floor is one of the best flooring solutions for high-traffic commercial areas due to its durability and beauty. A professionally installed luxury vinyl tile floor is also effortless to maintain, making it an excellent flooring option for various commercial spaces, including:
- Restaurants and commercial kitchens, hospitals and medical practices, warehouses, schools, bathrooms, hotels and hospitality establishments, office spaces, shopping centers and retail stores, and many other places.
Why Choose Vinyl Plank Flooring?
A luxury vinyl plank floor — or premium vinyl plank floor — is a resilient, affordable flooring solution with components made from synthetic materials. Known for its durability and features like scratch resistance, waterproofing, low maintenance, and sound absorption.
Which Flooring Is Best To Use If You Have Pets?
The most durable flooring choices for pets are ceramic tile, porcelain tile, luxury vinyl, and pre-finished hardwood.
Which Flooring Is Best To Use If You Have Kids?
Our top recommendations for kid-friendly flooring are wood flooring, laminate, and vinyl.
Does Salt In The Winter Hurt Flooring?
Yes, salt from the roads and side walks can hurt your inside flooring.
- Road salt can contain corrosive chemicals: These chemicals can eat through thick layers of salt. They can also corrode and cause damage to luxury vinyl floors, carpets, hardwood, engineered hardwood, and tile.
- Salt creates friction: Salt can make scratches and gouges on floors. Some winter salt contains gravel for added traction outdoors. Indoors, these small sharp rocks can cause deep scratches.
- Road salt has a high pH: High pH products are used to strip floors for refinishing, so road salt can damage your flooring’s finish
How Can I Protect My Floors From Winter Salt?
Over time, exposure to salt from your shoes or boots can cause stains and damage to your floors. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your floors against salt:
- Mats: Containment mats for your home gather ice, slush and salt onto the rubber layer of the mat. Leave your shoes on the mats as you come in to avoid tracking ice and salt into your home.
- High-quality finishes: Our quality flooring with durable finishes will best prevent salt from penetrating and make it easier to simply brush the salt away to keep the floor clean.
- Rugs: For high-traffic areas, consider adding decorative rugs. This way, if bits of salt fall from your clothing, the fabric can catch them.
- Enhanced cleaning: Protect hardwood floors by vacuuming and sweeping regularly. Immediately spot-treat any salt stains you notice.
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