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I have long been a fan of hard surface flooring like ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile and wood flooring. I have especially advocated the use of tile in bath areas…recently though I have had the opportunity to install LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) in a few bath remodels and I have to say that I am impressed by the product – it installs fast and looks great – much nicer than the vinyl of even 10 years ago.. Have any others worked much with this type of flooring? If so, what are your thoughts?
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Chad
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Member since 12/07/2013I’ve used this before, are you talking about the tiles you glue down? We recently installed some vinyl plank flooring that locks together, in a bathroom. Seems like a good floor to me.
I’ve used it, and personally I’m not a huge fan.
In my own home I installed it as per manufacturer instructions and it has buckled and cracked. I used it in my kitchen/ office since my wife didn’t want tile, and it was the right rustic look and watertight for the kitchen.
The tongue and grooves have literally cracked off as if it was cheap plastic left in the sun for years. Not what I expected for the price I paid, and nothing that they would do for me even with the product being only about a year old.
Otherwise I’ve used it amd had good results, but still find it a pain to lock the planks together and find that the t&g damages easily.
We put down Permastone in my folks’house several years ago, the 16″ tiles that glue down. They’ve held up very well.
I’ve used this before, are you talking about the tiles you glue down? We recently installed some vinyl plank flooring that locks together, in a bathroom. Seems like a good floor to me.
Yeah I am talking about the vinyl planks or tiles that get glued down. There are floating LVT floors on the market but I am not a fan.
@WoodsConstruction I do not care for how the t&g LVT goes together either…they are a pain and damage to easily. The LVT I prefer are the tiles that get spaced for grout. No t&g to fool with.Chad
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Member since 12/07/2013I’ve never seen glue down tiles you grout…what would be the advantages over regular tile? The Permastone I’ve used has grout lines in it.
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definitely seems like a odd product,, i cant wrap my head arounbd glue down vinyl that gets grout… how is the product compatibility between the grout and vinyl
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I did it it was 6 inch by 36 inch. It was about 1/4 thick.but wasn’t glue down it was locking into eachother. It looked just like tile that had wood look to it. Very was your to install fleaxable.but I don’t like about the vinyl products since I am doing so much tile vinyl looks cheap in my eyes
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We have used it but I am not a big fan. I prefer the solid surface like tile, wood or laminate. The LVT or LVP (plank) seems a lot more expensive than Laminates and equal or higher than Ceramic. I am not a fan of Laminates in bathrooms.
Ah ok I totally forgot about the kind that glues down and gets grout.
Years ago before I knew much about anything I threw it down in my parents basement bathroom. It seems like a decent product, especially since I probably didn’t do it properly at that point in time lol
We have used it but I am not a big fan. I prefer the solid surface like tile, wood or laminate. The LVT or LVP (plank) seems a lot more expensive than Laminates and equal or higher than Ceramic. I am not a fan of Laminates in bathrooms.
I much prefer solid surface flooring also and I do agree that some of the LVT/LVP are cost comparable to ceramic but a lower labor burden helps to make up the difference. That bit of a difference helps on projects with tight budgets.
Chad
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Member since 12/07/2013I’ve installed the locking tongue and grove plank before but never the glue and grout style. Seems weird to me that you can grout vinyl. I wouldn’t be against it though as it is easier on the knees that ceramic.
I much prefer solid surface flooring also and I do agree that some of the LVT/LVP are cost comparable to ceramic but a lower labor burden helps to make up the difference. That bit of a difference helps on projects with tight budgets.
I have not used LVT but might take a look at it when the time comes to replace the old vinyl tile in my laundry room.
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— Glenn BottingI do like LVT tile. Put some down in the Ford place a couple years ago. Much nicer look when finished.
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old post but thought I’d add to it.
LVT has temperature limitations especially the floating style. 85* seems to be a common limit. No direct sun as it causes the material to expand and seams to open.
Also, I wouldn’t use it in a basement. The vinyl traps any moisture rising from a concrete slab. Check Allure flooring problems concerning that issue.
Otherwise, above grade in certain places, it’s great.
old post but thought I’d add to it.
LVT has temperature limitations especially the floating style. 85* seems to be a common limit. No direct sun as it causes the material to expand and seams to open.
Also, I wouldn’t use it in a basement. The vinyl traps any moisture rising from a concrete slab. Check Allure flooring problems concerning that issue.
Otherwise, above grade in certain places, it’s great.
I’ve had good success installing VCT right on slabs .
Always willing to learn .
i dont think ive installed vct but i have done a few vinyl plank floors.. goes down super fast.. only issue ive had is keeping narrow ripped strips for closer row to stay locked. the keep popping apart as i put the next piece down.
the idea of it is great for basements as it wont get moldy or rot at all. but like as stated in direct sunlight id be curious how well it holds up
heres a tip, dont fart in a space suit
i dont think ive installed vct but i have done a few vinyl plank floors.. goes down super fast.. only issue ive had is keeping narrow ripped strips for closer row to stay locked. the keep popping apart as i put the next piece down.
the idea of it is great for basements as it wont get moldy or rot at all. but like as stated in direct sunlight id be curious how well it holds up
Jeff what brand did you use that you had a lock problem on those VCT planks .
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