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Kitchen luxury vinyl tiles
Sample fitted estimates: a typical rectangular room, with underlay where needed, grippers and a door bar. Subfloor preparation is extra and checked at the measure. Removal of the old floor is not offered in this preview.
Not sure which range is right for the room?
Book a free measureA kitchen floor lives with water, dropped food, hot pans and a lot of standing about, so the shortlist narrows fast to sheet vinyl and luxury vinyl tiles: both wipe clean in seconds and shrug off the odd splash that would ruin a carpet in a single afternoon.
Underfloor warmth is worth asking about if you spend a lot of time cooking. Vinyl and LVT both carry heat well from underfloor heating, which is one reason they turn up in more kitchens each year than any other floor type.
Luxury Vinyl Tiles questions
What is the difference between LVT and sheet vinyl?
Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) are rigid planks or tiles that click or glue together, rather than one continuous sheet. That gives a more realistic wood or stone look and a firmer feel underfoot, at a higher price than sheet vinyl.
Why is LVT sold in packs rather than a roll?
LVT is manufactured as individual planks or tiles boxed into packs, not cut from a roll, so there is no roll width or seam question. Instead, the pack-area rule rounds your floor area up to the next whole pack, because a part-pack still means buying the full box.
Is LVT suitable for underfloor heating?
Most LVT ranges are, but the maximum surface temperature varies by product, so this is confirmed at the measure against the specific range you choose.
Can I fit LVT in a bathroom?
Yes, provided the joins are sealed correctly. LVT copes well with everyday splashes; a fully wet room needs the seams checked carefully, which is part of what the home measure is for.
How hard-wearing is the wear layer?
The wear layer is the clear top coating that resists scuffs and scratches. A thicker wear layer generally lasts longer under heavy foot traffic, and the specification table on each range shows the figure in millimetres.