A Trend Our Clients Love - Vinyl Plank Flooring

Posted by Ben Thompson on 02.27.15

Who doesn’t love the look of hardwood floors? They are simply stunning and create a warm feeling to any room in the house. Although they are beautiful, they sometimes aren’t the best option for busy households with children and pets. Frequent spills and scattering toys can wreak havoc on a natural wood floor,  fortunately there is a great solution – vinyl plank flooring!

Vinyl plank flooring comes in a variety of finishes that mimic the look of popular wood species in both color and texture.   It’s also available in a hand-scraped finish featuring the types of grooves and scrapes you would see in a rustic hardwood floor. In addition to its affordability, vinyl plank flooring is also low maintenance and doesn’t require any waxing or buffing. All you need to do is sweep or vacuum and give it a good mopping. Of course, major spills should be attended to right away, but the vinyl surface will resist water, scratches, dents and fading.

Vinyl plank flooring looks great in any room of the house. It’s a particularly good alternative to wood in kitchens and bathrooms where the potential for water spills and other messes are high.

Here are just a few of our recent projects where our clients selected vinyl plank flooring. We think they look fantastic!

Open Concept Family Kitchen

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This 80 year old farm house was in need of an update. The kitchen and dining areas were cramped, dark and isolated from one another. The homeowner requested an open floor plan with more storage and space where her children could play while she was busy in the kitchen.

Thompson Remodeling flipped the existing positions of the dining room and kitchen and removed walls to open up the space. The new kitchen has bright white cabinets, quartz countertops and an island with a butcher block counter. A custom banquette provides seating and a spot for the kids to play and do homework while its bench doubles as hidden storage. The wet bar in the dining space has loads of pantry space.

The existing floors were very uneven, so we used a vinyl plank flooring that would allow more give for installation. It looks just like weathered pine and will offer very easy care for the busy family. To see more of this project, click here.

Modern Rustic Lower Level

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Hand-scraped vinyl flooring was selected for easy clean up in the game room.

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A claw foot tub serves as the focal point and inspiration for the rest of the finishes. A crystal chandelier and wall sconces add an elegant “bling factor”. The curves of the vessel sinks balance nicely with the straight lines of the vanity. A spa shower provides a soothing option for days when the owner opts for a faster bathing option. To see more of this project, click here.



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