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Luxury vinyl plank flooring is a good choice for your home because it's attractive, durable, and easy to install. It's also suitable for every room in your house, so your home can have uniform flooring throughout. Here's a look at some of the good points of luxury vinyl plank flooring.

1. It's Light And Easy To Work With

LVP flooring is fairly easy to install depending on the installation method chosen. If you have skills for home improvement projects, you might want to install the planks yourself. However, professional installation is also available.

One reason the planks are easy to work with is that they're light. A plank is easy to lift and position, plus, you can cut the planks with a utility knife. A professional installer will probably use a vinyl plank cutter instead, but it's not necessary to use a saw.

2. The Planks Can Be Installed in Different Ways

A unique feature of luxury vinyl plank flooring is that it can be installed in different ways for your convenience. You can find planks that click together so they float over your old flooring. This saves you from having to tear out your old floor. You can also buy planks that adhere to glue for a secure bond.

If you're looking for planks that are easy for DIY installation, then you can look for ones that have a peel-and-stick backing or planks that are loose lay and don't need adhesive at all.

3. Luxury Vinyl Planks Come In Interesting Styles

The planks resemble real wood flooring, so they have the color, texture pattern, and knot designs as real wood. They come in many colors, so you can pick the species of wood you like best. Plus, the texture that's added can make the floors look hand-scraped, distressed, or wire-brushed. The planks can look like reclaimed barn wood or fresh, smooth boards.

The planks also come in different widths, and the width you choose will affect the appearance of your flooring. All of these options allow you to choose planks that match your home's decor.

4. You Can Find Waterproof And Low VOC Planks

An important advantage of luxury vinyl plank flooring is that it can be applied in basements, bathrooms, and kitchens since you can find waterproof planks. This allows you to have floors that look like wood flooring in areas where wood can't be installed due to moisture or the risk of water damage.

You can also find luxury vinyl flooring that is certified to have low VOC outgassing. This is important for preventing indoor air pollution from volatile organic compounds. You can also buy stain-resistant and scratch-resistant planks that make taking care of your new flooring an easier job. 

For more information, contact a local company that offers luxury vinyl plank services.