Vinyl flooring is a credible alternative to hardwood

Vinyl flooring in North Wales homes is now considered a credible alternative to hardwood.

In the years after World War II, vinyl flooring was popular for its durability, ease of cleaning, and affordability, though it was often considered to look cheap compared to hardwood flooring, and certainty was not regarded as a luxury product.

While vinyl was once regarded as a cheap and inferior type of flooring, times have changed. Nowadays, according to House Beautiful's associate shopping editor, Jessica Cherner, luxury vinyl plank flooring is a great alternative to natural wood flooring. She writes,

"Luxury vinyl plank flooring does, indeed, exist, and there's a way to make it both look and feel expensive."

Luxury vinyl plank flooring looks remarkably similar to natural wood, but at a far lower cost. Additionally, vinyl is water-resistant, making it suitable for bathrooms as well as living rooms. Luxury vinyl is made from many layers, which is why it is very strong. In addition to styles that resemble real wood, vinyl comes in many colours and patterns to match the room décor. Luxury vinyl is heat and water-resistant and very hard wearing. As vinyl flooring is resistant to water, it can easily be cleaned with a wet mop.

It is worth noting that installing vinyl is more complex than some floor coverings, so it is best left to expert vinyl installers.

Another alternative to wood is laminate flooring. This is less expensive than luxury vinyl, but is not as good quality.