Hardwood flooring has long been the industry standard for a kitchen atmosphere that is luxurious and elegant. However, with serious maintenance requirements, an expensive price point, and extra vulnerability to dents and water damage, hardwood floors seem to be losing popularity in recent times. Statistics from Floor Covering News reveal that 2022 saw a major decline in consumer demand for hardwood floors, due in part to competition with alternative flooring options that are both sturdier and more budget-friendly, without compromising on style. One such flooring option is luxury vinyl tile.

Luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, is made from high-quality, durable vinyl, molded into different designs that can be made to look like stone, ceramic, and even real hardwood to fit the personality of your kitchen. There are numerous reasons consumers love LVT as a kitchen flooring option.

LVT vs. Hardwood Floors: Why choose LVT for your kitchen?

  1. Sizing variety

    LVT comes in a variety of sizes, making it quite easy to fit into tight and irregular spaces, while standard hardwood planks tend to be longer in size.

  2. Low-maintenance care

    LVT is a comparatively low-maintenance flooring option. Because kitchen floors are prone to many messes and spills, an LVT floor will overall be an easier option to maintain than hardwood.

  3. Aesthetically versatile

    LVT is very attractive and can be made into a broader range of designs than traditional hardwood. You can find nature-inspired patterns, geometric designs, or imitations of nearly any material.

  4. Natural appearance

    LVT has a more realistic and natural feel to it than other alternative flooring options. It will look almost exactly like real tile or hardwood without the higher maintenance and costs.

  5. Durability

    LVT is a very durable flooring option. You can install it in high-traffic areas, and it is very resilient to sun exposure, unlike hardwood, which wears over time.

  6. Wide color selection

    Finally, LVT is available in a large number of colors, so you can choose among many shades to match the style of your entire kitchen, rather than having to stain your hardwood if the existing shade does not align with your needs.

There is no denying that consumers still prefer the timeless style and comfort of hardwood floors, but for high-traffic rooms such as kitchens, a slightly lower maintenance flooring option may be a better choice. 

Looking for kitchen floor ideas for your next remodeling project? It might be time to think of alternatives alongside the traditional hardwood options. LVT may be exactly what your kitchen needs, and perhaps even worth considering for other rooms in your house as well.

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