What are LVT's? - Mayfield Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT’s) are an increasingly popular and affordable alternative to wooden or stone flooring. Despite looking exactly the same as wooden or stone flooring, LVT’s actually have more advantages, with hard wearing technology that means they’re ideal for thriving offices, restaurants, schools and shops with heavy footfall.

Yet despite their popularity, some still aren’t aware of their properties, capabilities and just how much they have transformed the flooring industry.

How are LVT’s made?

LVT’s are made up of at least five thin layers which are tightly compressed together, meaning the flooring is both flexible and durable. The top layer is a transparent protective coating which has scratch resistant and stain guarding technology. The layer beneath this is a designed layer of a high-quality photograph, which therefore gives the flooring the impression of either wood or stone. The rest of the layers are stabilising sheets of fibre glass, impact resistant layers and moisture resistant backing layers.

Why are LVT’s so popular?

Recent years have seen a rise in the amount of people choosing LVT’s for their home, business or commercial property. Although LVT’s look the same as natural stone or wooden flooring, they are actually much stronger thanks to the wear and tear resistant layers and properties. What other properties does LVT have that makes it the first choice when it comes to flooring?

– It’s moisture resistant backing layer means it’s waterproof and tolerant to humidity and moisture, so it is suitable go in any room like bathrooms or rooms with a large amount of glazing for example.
– It’s warmer to touch than stone flooring so it is not uncomfortable under foot during the colder weather.
– As it’s incredibly low-maintenance, all LVT needs is a quick sweep or dust to remove any surface dirt. This also makes LVT perfect for allergy sufferers as it is so easy to clean and therefore more hygienic.
– It also has sound reducing benefits, making it perfect for working spaces like offices and commercial property.
– As mentioned above, LVT has a protective top layer which allows it to be scratch resistant.

The many benefits of LVT’s mean that it can be used across many different environments, including; retail, hospitality/leisure, offices, education, healthcare and transport.

Here at Mayfield Floors we have strong working relationships with many of the world’s leading floor covering suppliers. This combined with the extensive expertise of our consultative sales team will ensure that you are given the ideal solution to your flooring project. Get in touch with us today.

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"Mayfield Floors have ensured that this project is handed over to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail. The seamless installation of the oak flooring has been a talking point for all who came to view the building!"

Daniel Scott, Project Manager

"Mayfield Floors worked very hard to ensure that all works were completed on time and to an excellent standard. I found the team to be very co-operative and easy to work with at all times. I would be more than happy to work with them again as their produce is great value and fitting is of a great standard."

Client, Oppidan Project

"Working with local, well-established companies is always the key to good quality workmanship... Mayfield Floors have demonstrated throughout this challenging, prestigious project that having the ability to respond quickly with the right team and knowledge of the Porsche brand has been paramount to its success. We are looking forward to working on the next project."

John White - Director, Porsche Stockport

"This is the first project in which we have used Mayfield Floors as our flooring contractors, on what turned out to be a fast paced and often tricky site due to the number of trades all working simultaneously. Mayfield Floor's operatives worked out of hours when required to help hit our deadlines and the quality of the finished product is of a very high standard with particular attention paid to detail. This is down to the individual work of the floor layer Billy who was a joy to have on-site, the experience and pride in their work of the tilers and the excellent relationship we have with Daniel the contracts Manager at Mayfield Floors who from day one has been totally professional and committed throughout. We look forward to working with Mayfield again on our future projects."

Lee Comer - Assistant Site Manager, 115 Princess Street

"The Team at Mayfield Floors did a fantastic job at the recently completed Essa Academy project. The product specified and installed was to a very high standard. The project had a number of logistical issues and the team worked really well to accommodate those issues, and streamline the installation. Looking forward to working with the team again in the future."

Matt Hurley - Senior Project Manager, Bolton Essa Academy

"The whole process from the first site visit through to the project sign-off was seamless. The office staff were extremely responsive and the fitters were friendly and professional. The work was completed to a very high standard, I would have no hesitation in recommending Mayfield Floors."

Behren's Group

"As someone who has worked with the team for nearly 3 years, I can and do recommend Mayfield Floors 100% for any contract flooring. Great set of people, values, processes, “it just does what it says on the tin”!"

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