LVT vs Tiles

[denso13]

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This is the look I like but I’m not sure if this is a good brand or not?

The Pronto range from Topps Tiles are excellent, bit more expensive but are thicker and have built in underlay.

 

[drives]

I’ll take your advice mate.

It was my gut feeling and I was hoping to be convinced otherwise tbh

I’ve had commercial laminate for the last 12 years in my lounge that has been really good, but I don’t like laminate in kitchens.

At least LVT won’t be cold in winter

Our house is suspended timber floors and I've gone for tiles in large areas. In my kitchen I have 900x900 format tiles with no issues. The tiles in my hallway have been down for 6 years now. Again fine.

6mm hardiebacker on layer of adhesive, screwed down. Taped joints between boards and tiles on top using good adhesive. DIY install. In previous houses I've also tiled on top of timber sub floors using the same method without issue.

https://www.porcelainsuperstore.co.uk/blogs/help-advice/how-to-tile-onto-timber-floors

Incidentally I've purchased all of our tiles from the above supplier and they've been great. I'd go with porcelain over ceramic.

In terms of aesthetics I'd go for tiles- the only rooms I've gone for LVT is in bathrooms as I wanted something slightly warmer underfoot. The tiled areas look much better even though the glue down LVT I used is higher end karndean herringbone planks. Prep wise between the flooring not too much in it. LVT planks were a bit quicker.

 

[denso13]

Prep wise between the flooring not too much in it.

Not for glued down or tiles, but the OP is looking at a click system which needs little prep.

 

[dazlight]

I wouldn’t be going click LVT mate. Glue down always.

 

[drives]

I wouldn’t be going click LVT mate. Glue down always.

Was just about to say the same thing. I have never seen a decent looking/durable click LVT floor...

 

[K78]

Our house is suspended timber floors and I've gone for tiles in large areas. In my kitchen I have 900x900 format tiles with no issues. The tiles in my hallway have been down for 6 years now. Again fine.

6mm hardiebacker on layer of adhesive, screwed down. Taped joints between boards and tiles on top using good adhesive. DIY install. In previous houses I've also tiled on top of timber sub floors using the same method without issue.

https://www.porcelainsuperstore.co.uk/blogs/help-advice/how-to-tile-onto-timber-floors

Incidentally I've purchased all of our tiles from the above supplier and they've been great. I'd go with porcelain over ceramic.

In terms of aesthetics I'd go for tiles- the only rooms I've gone for LVT is in bathrooms as I wanted something slightly warmer underfoot. The tiled areas look much better even though the glue down LVT I used is higher end karndean herringbone planks. Prep wise between the flooring not too much in it. LVT planks were a bit quicker.

Tiles are my preference for sure. Just make me a bit nervous.

I wouldn’t be going click LVT mate. Glue down always.

Why do you think click is bad?

Was just about to say the same thing. I have never seen a decent looking/durable click LVT floor...

Does it look cheap?

That’s my worry because it isn’t cheap at all.

 

[denso13]

Why do you think click is bad?

Never had a problem with it, don't get cheap stuff.

 

[drives]

Does it look cheap?

That’s my worry because it isn’t cheap at all.

Subjective of course but no match for real wood or nice porcelain tiles. It is plastic based/composite after all. Any click lvt will be also be prone to the click system failing with the slightest of undulations. If it has to be lvt (which I personally don’t think it does) I’d definitely be going for glue down mainly for that reason.

 

[K78]

Never had a problem with it, don't get cheap stuff.

My adhd takes me down a rabbit hole with anything I buy and man maths kicks in.

Trying to keep it in check with this. Some of this stuff is £80 m2

Subjective of course but no match for real wood or nice porcelain tiles. It is plastic based/composite after all. Any click lvt will be also be prone to the click system failing with the slightest of undulations. If it has to be lvt (which I personally don’t think it does) I’d definitely be going for glue down mainly for that reason.

I’ve not seen lvt in person which is a worry.

I’d much rather have tiles if they wouldn’t fail

I’d just kick myself (hard) if they did

 

[denso13]

My adhd takes me down a rabbit hole with anything I buy and man maths kicks in.

Trying to keep it in check with this

Understood.

Some of this stuff is £80 m2

Decent stuff for less than half that, but tiles will be just fine.

 

[K78]

Understood.


Decent stuff for less than half that, but tiles will be just fine.

Tiles are my preference if they work.

I did see some Sierra Exempla LVT that looked like a good buy but I don’t know if it’s a good brand?

 

[pcaouolte]

If this is going in a kitchen think about heavy appliances like washing machines and fridge freezers which may cause problems with click LVT.

 

[opps]

I don't have a dog in this fight. Regular LVT has the advantage of being easy to remove and replace. You just need a heat gun to soften it and then pull up any damaged areas before glueing down the new section.

 

[aveatry]

If this is going in a kitchen think about heavy appliances like washing machines and fridge freezers which may cause problems with click LVT.

So is it that the feet will sink in over time. The LVT is harder than that isn’t it ?

 

[aveatry]

If you have a flat concrete floor what is so bad about using click LVT
If you did a through lounge to a kitchen do you need expansion gaps - other than a perimeter.