Vinyl plank flooring

10 years ago

I will soon be renovating our cottage (and future retirement home) in southwestern Ontario. I have been told by more than one contractor that vinyl flooring is now very attractive and durable. I love hardwood, but don't want to fret about kids, dogs, guests, etc. destroying my floors. I'd like something that looks high end, but can withstand lots of traffic, sandy feet, etc. The photos I have seen of cottage-type plank flooring look good. I would appreciate thoughts on what would best suit our current needs.

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E Tran

10 years ago

We have LVP and love it. We have 3 kids, dog and a pool. It's been great so far...it's only been about 2 months, but with the water and kids... I don't have to worry about the floor maintenance. We have gotten lots of compliments on our floor.

We got the Shaw Floorte Brand.

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Laurie Hutch
10 years ago
I put wood vinyl plank it basement and have been very happy. But it's my basement and not a main room in my house.
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needinfo1
10 years ago
We just put LVP in our basement, and it is attractive but for me it is not something I'd install throughout my house (due to the house's age, neighborhood and price bracket).

We have real (not pre fab or engineered) hardwood on our main and second floor, and I don't get why people are all so concerned about damaging it. I don't spend a lot of time fretting over it, and it is quite durable as far as I am concerned. We are empty nesters but do have a dog, and our very young grandkids visit a lot; plus we live in a snowy climate. In your deliberation you also need to consider which type of flooring is appropriate in the price bracket of your house, your neighborhood and your area.
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baileysr
10 years ago
I think the luxury vinyl plank is quite nice, nothing like the old vinyl of yesteryear. Definitely look at it as a serious contender. If you're looking for easy care and hardiness, it would be wonderful.
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wacokid
10 years ago
I don't think you will drag down the neighborhood value by using vinyl plank flooring. Just keep your doors locked and curtains drawn so the very wealthy neighbors don't catch you....I just had Armstrong Goncalo Aves - Onyx installed yesterday in our guest bath. It looks great, I will post some pics when we are finished. btw, my neighbors are picketing in front of my house now so I have to go bolt the doors........
Janet Dassinger
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
LOL. I am not worried about dragging the value down, its a cottage area, million dollar homes side by side with little shacks that have been in families for generations. Its not Muskoka!
Janet Dassinger
Original Author
10 years ago
that looks nice! Do you have a color photo? Is it light or dark?
E Tran
10 years ago
Janet- It's not too dark and not too light. It has more grey undertones. Here's a link to the product

https://shawfloors.com/flooring/resilient/details/premio-plank-0490v/duca
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Janet Dassinger
Original Author
10 years ago
thanks!
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Cancork Floor Inc.
10 years ago
Vinyl plank requires temperature and a bit of humidity control. If this is a cabin (not continuously occupied), you may find the vinyl has problems (gapping, lifting, warping, etc). A high-end install with a glue down vinyl plank can stop most of that from happening.

A floating floor plank probably won't handle long stretches without temperature/humidity control. Winter will require heating (at least 17 Celsius) and summer will require cooling (less than 24 C). Direct sunlight will have to be prevented (curtains drawn at all times during the sunniest time of the day). Direct sunlight is one of the biggest problems with vinyl.

How far in the future do you anticipate retirement? I would look at vinyl planks the same year you decide to live at the cottage full time. Until then, you may want to look at a temporary/cheap solution that you don't really care about ruining in the mean time.
maryb223
8 years ago
@ETran I am looking for feedback on the shaw floorte LVP, How is the flooring holding up?