Our Panorama range is the perfect example of this, available in 22 timber and stone designs with unmatched durability. The Panorama range is inspired by Australian landscape art and the impressionists of the Heidelberg art school. Like those famous artists, Panorama captures the essence of native landscapes, translating the vibrancy of unique timbers into enduring flooring. Panorama also features several authentic stone designs, allowing you to create versatile looks throughout your home while maintaining a consistent easy-care floor as you move from room to room. Here are the lasting benefits and best practices for installing this versatile flooring, giving you an enduring, timeless result.

 

Benefits of Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring:

  1. Aesthetics and Realism: Luxury vinyl plank flooring convincingly imitates the look of natural hardwoods and stones, providing a luxurious appearance without the high price tag and use of natural resources. The variety of designs and embossed textures available allow you to choose a flooring style that achieves your perfect interior aesthetic without the compromise.

  1. Durability and Resilience: Luxury vinyl planks are renowned for its durability, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas. It is resistant to scratches and stains, making it suitable for active family homes with pets and young children. This robust flooring option ensures a long lifespan, with a hard-wearing heavy-duty wear layer for sustaining performance.
  2. Water-Resistance: Unlike traditional hardwood flooring, luxury vinyl planks are highly resistant to water and moisture. This feature makes it an excellent option for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries which are prone to more surface water spills. The water-resistant nature of luxury vinyl planks also contributes to its easy maintenance, as muddy footprints and pawprints can be effortlessly cleaned with a wet mop.

  1. Comfort underfoot: Luxury vinyl plank flooring provides a comfortable feel underfoot due to its more cushioned vinyl ‘bounce’. This unique aspect could save a dropped plate in the kitchen, which would likely shatter on tiles. Additionally, vinyl planks will retain the room’s ambient warmth from the day, making it a warm and welcoming flooring choice for bedrooms and living areas.
  2. Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to hardwood timber or natural stone flooring, luxury vinyl planks are a more cost-effective option for the same look. You can easily achieve the elegant look of high-end materials while sticking to allocated budgets, and helping to prevent over-capitalising in investment properties or home renovations.

When installing luxury vinyl plank flooring, attention to detail is crucial to ensure a flawless result. Here are some best practices your installer should be following:

  1. Proper Subfloor Preparation: Your installer should ensure the subfloor is clean, level, and dry before installation. Any imperfections in the subfloor can affect the appearance so they may need to use a leveling compound to even out the sub-floor.
  2. Acclimatization: Your installer should allow the luxury vinyl planks to adjust to the room’s temperature and humidity for at least 48 hours before installation. This will ensure the most seamless and perfect installation.
  3. Careful Planning and Layout: Discuss the intended layout before installation to avoid small, narrow planks at the edges of the room. Ideally the installation should start from the centre and work outward, helping to create a balanced appearance.
  4. Use a qualified installer: An experienced installer will ensure square straight edges, and clean precise cuts during installation. This will create a perfect and professional-looking finish.
  5. Follow our installation Guidelines: If the installer has any queries about installing our luxury vinyl plank ranges, we have recommended guidelines and preferred adhesives for installation. These can be found on each product range page.

 

Luxury vinyl planks can be used in any room of the house, so they’re incredibly versatile. Coupled with a vast array of realistic designs with natural-feel embossed textures, you have a cost-effective and stylish flooring solution for your entire home. See how we can help to transform your living spaces using our helpful Flooring Visualiser – start by exploring Panorama and all our other luxury vinyl plank ranges here.