LVT vs Tiles

[K78]

I have a bungalow with a timber suspended floor.

I want large format concrete tiles through my hall lounge and kitchen but worry prep might be really expensive?

A friend suggested LVT but I worry it will look like Lino?

Any advice is appreciated

Thanks

 

[flameport]

A friend suggested LVT but I worry it will look like Lino?

Lino was a very hardwearing durable material, seldom used today. Mostly made from linseed oil and other natural materials. Invented in the 1800s.

Most of what is called 'lino' today is crap synthetic chemical plastic sold cheaply on big rolls, typically used for substandard 'refurbishments' where the lowest cost and fastest installation are the only priorities.
LVT is the same soft, easily damaged, melty vinyl plastic but cut up into small pieces and rebranded as 'luxury' so the the gullible can spend far too much money on it and then spend even more on the time consuming installation.

 

[denso13]

A friend suggested LVT but I worry it will look like Lino?

Depends on the design, but they can look like planks, not sheet lino. Some look good.

 

[aveatry]

Lino was a very hardwearing durable material, seldom used today. Mostly made from linseed oil and other natural materials. Invented in the 1800s.

Most of what is called 'lino' today is crap synthetic chemical plastic sold cheaply on big rolls, typically used for substandard 'refurbishments' where the lowest cost and fastest installation are the only priorities.
LVT is the same soft, easily damaged, melty vinyl plastic but cut up into small pieces and rebranded as 'luxury' so the the gullible can spend far too much money on it and then spend even more on the time consuming installation.

I dont think you like LVT
Its not soft though is it , what I have seen is bendable but hard, It clicks together so is easy to fit and so not time consuming installation. Its waterproof.
Melty ? - yes it probably would in a fire.
BUT I have not used it but I like the look of it and am thinking of using it.