Installing LVT is as easy as scoring it and snapping it into place. Some types of LVT have a locking system that clicks into place, and some have to be glued down like ceramic tile. At The Rug Gallery, our product has a simple installation process. We simply score it, cut it to size, tuck [...]
Luxury vinyl tile is a multi-layered flooring system that is designed to look like the real thing - wood, stone, etc. These layers consist of a bottom cork layer (other brands may use foam or another material), a rigid layer that provides the support for the tile/plank, the vinyl film onto which the design is [...]
We do not recommend using LVT in the shower, but we do recommend putting it in the bathroom since the luxury vinyl tile we sell at The Rug Gallery is waterproof. Please note that not all LVT is waterproof, but our product is.
LVT is priced by the square foot. Prices can be as low as $1 per square foot and can go all the way up to $10 per square foot. This price does not include installation fees. One thing to note about purchasing LVT is that it is sold by the cart/box rather than simply by [...]
Luxury Vinyl Tile is a plastic/vinyl product. It is made of several layers that may consist of foam, cork, plastic/wood composite, and vinyl.
The length of time that LVT will last mostly depends on the amount of use it will get. Some warranties guarantee that the product will last 20 years, but it’s entirely dependent on how much wear and tear the LVT will experience. For example, luxury vinyl tile that is in a room that is rarely [...]
LVT and LVP are exactly the same. The only difference is that the “P” stands for “plank” rather than “tile.” These planks are 5-6 feet in length whereas tiles can be shorter to give a different look to the flooring.
Needing underlayment for LVT depends entirely on the floor beneath. At The Rug Gallery, we make this decision when we come to measure. Unlike other big box stores, we do not charge for the measurement phase of installment.
Yes, you can lay LVT on concrete. In fact, laying LVT over concrete is very common, making I a great choice for basements. There are certain things you have to deal with when laying LVT over concrete (i.e., molding the LVT to go around a drain or putting down substrate to level out the flooring), [...]
Yes, you can put heavy furniture on LVT. There are some types that may dent if the weight is very heavy, but as a whole you can put heavy furniture down and it won’t damage the LVT.