Is expansion a concern with luxury vinyl flooring?

When you choose luxury vinyl tile and plank, there is a chance that the materials could expand. There are many reasons for this, which we can explain in further detail.

The good news is that there are ways to take care of the expansion risk. Here are some facts that could help you choose the perfect services for yours.

Why does luxury vinyl flooring expand?

Due to the construction of the materials, they are filled with tiny air pockets. As a result, when the temperatures change around the flooring, they can sometimes expand and contract.

The only way to avoid this is by maintaining your LVP flooring with a specific temperature range. But sometimes, our most intense methods are not enough to protect us from expansion.

Acclimation is the answer

The acclimation process regulates the humidity between the environment and the flooring. After this process, your floors are less likely to expand when temperatures change.

For most spaces, this process takes about 48 hours to complete. After that, installation can go on as usual and is usually complete in a day or less.

Then you can enjoy the benefits of the materials

These floors offer impressive visuals, with LVT flooring mimicking stone, wood, and tile. You can enjoy an excellent decor match with the colors and textures you find here.

You'll also enjoy excellent durability, even in busy spaces. And the floors offer complete waterproof protection too.

Visit us for your flooring needs today

At Church's Carpet, we cater to your every need with an excellent materials inventory. We also support every remodel with experienced advice and help.

When you're ready to choose the best luxury vinyl flooring, visit our Hickory, NC showroom. From there, we offer luxury vinyl plank and tile to residents from communities like: