Commercial Vinyl Plank Flooring
Commercial-grade vinyl wood plank flooring is designed to resemble classic hardwood floors. It comes in strips and is installed with a simple locking system similar to laying traditional laminate flooring. Today’s vinyl plank flooring can be found in several modern styles, each mimicking a specific type of natural wood, from oak to hickory and beyond. Our best-selling vinyl plank flooring collection is ArborArt by Armstrong Flooring. Shop online for wholesale vinyl plank flooring.
LVP: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Premium resilient vinyl planks imitate hardwood. Vinyl wood plank flooring is a budget-friendly choice for renovators who want the look of hardwood without the challenging professional installation and cost.
Once you’ve found the right vinyl wood flooring, pair it with luxury vinyl tiles like EarthCuts or Mystix, manufactured by Armstrong, now with Diamond 10 for an added layer of protection. Armstrong LVT tiles coordinate well with planks, will have the same overall 1/8" thickness, and can be installed over most existing hard-surface floors. Get luxury vinyl plank flooring that matches the rest of your home’s decor with COREtec, Shaw, Armstrong LVP.
LVP Flooring
Floor City is the largest online distributor of Armstrong flooring, supplying luxury vinyl flooring at wholesale prices. Armstrong Commercial Flooring makes many top-rated vinyl floor collections you can buy online and is a name you can trust when it comes to vinyl floors.
With Armstrong Flooring, a little extra investment up-front is more cost-effective in the long run over the life of your floor. Today’s competitive marketplace makes it difficult to find the highest quality at an affordable price—you get both with Armstrong eco-friendly vinyl floors. Check our Armstrong vinyl plank flooring reviews and know exactly what makes Armstrong flooring exceptional.
Inspiring Great Spaces with Amazing Ideas
For vinyl plank flooring inspiration, check out our flooring ideas section for high-quality photos of room views. You can also visit Armstrong’s website to create your own 3D room and plan exactly what types of floors you want for your home or business. Armstrong offers both reliable residential and commercial room designers.
Commercial Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl wood plank floors are commonly referred to as luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, a waterproof material that interlocks together. Most people don’t consider vinyl wood-looking planks as tile, but that is what the industry has labeled it. So we generally refer people to vinyl wood plank flooring when it comes to luxury vinyl tile.
Luxury vinyl planks mostly come in a wood-look grain pattern, but a few manufacturers have created natural-looking designs that emulate granite and stone. Armstrong manufactures some of the most realistic high-end commercial vinyl plank flooring that resembles real hardwood floors.
Commercial interlocking vinyl plank flooring is durable—it can withstand heavy loads and is also highly scratch resistant. It’s considered more durable than laminate flooring and linoleum.
What to Know about Installation
Commercial vinyl wood flooring is called a floating installation or self-adhering planks. This flooring is more common in residential homes and uses the no-glue method.
Glue-down method is recommended for commercial flooring applications so that floors do not shift or peel during high traffic or hot and cold environments.
LVT Pricing and Installation Cost
The average cost of commercial waterproof vinyl flooring planks ranges from $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot. This price will depend on the brand and the level of grade. Installing Armstrong vinyl plank flooring costs about $2–$4 per square foot, depending on the condition of the existing floor.
Some premium waterproof vinyl plank flooring options do not require adhesive, but most commercial-grade vinyl plank floors will require a special glue or epoxy adhesive.
Vinyl Wood Plank Sizes
Commercial-grade vinyl wood plank strips come in narrow 3", 4", or 5" planks up to 6", 7", and 8" widths and are 36" to 48" long. Some engineered vinyl flooring brands create varying lengths, creating a unique look—some pieces could be 36" long, and another piece in the same carton could be 48" long.
Knowing What Wear Layer Is Right for You
If you’ve been to Home Depot or Lowe’s, you’ll likely have seen a 6-mil or 12-mil wear layer. Despite its durability, either layer may not be suitable for every space. If you are buying vinyl plank floors because you are renting a home and want to maintain your floors, you’ll need to choose the right wear layer.
Anything less than 12-mil would be good for low-traffic residential homes or commercial buildings with lighter foot traffic. A 20-mil is recommended for most commercial structures with high foot traffic, like a grocery store, with crowds pushing shopping carts and heavy carts or lifts being driven across the floor. A 30-mil is best for extreme conditions, wherein floors will constantly experience a lot of wear and tear. It’s also great if you need a wear layer that lasts for a long time.
Advantages of Vinyl Wood vs. Hardwood
One advantage of vinyl wood over real hardwood is the ease of replacing a damaged or stained plank. Real hardwood is almost impossible to replace, but commercial-grade vinyl plank flooring can be fixed by simply pulling up the damaged planks and replacing them with new vinyl planks.
Hardwood flooring is beautiful, and the texture is second to none; however, the durability of luxury vinyl plank flooring and its cost can’t be matched. If you are trying to get the look of real hardwood floors and would like to save money with a product that will last decades, choose LVT.
Pros and Cons of Vinyl Plank Flooring
To see if luxury vinyl tile flooring is the best option for your floor, take a look at its pros and cons:
Pros
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More durable than real hardwood or laminate flooring.
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Easy floating click-lock installation.
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Inexpensive compared to natural hardwood floors.
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Resistant to scratches and common stains.
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Waterproof.
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Vinyl wood is unaffected by the cold during winter.
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Cleaning and maintenance is much easier than traditional wood floors.
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Vinyl plank flooring is good for spaces with high traffic.
Cons
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Installation for glue-down vinyl plank flooring can be difficult.
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Installing over the top can be tricky if the existing hard-surface floors aren’t level.
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Discoloration due to sunlight.
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Repairing vinyl will require replacing a full piece when you can’t buff out damage.
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Replacing a single piece of vinyl plank can be challenging for interlocked floating planks.
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The texture and feel of vinyl planks are noticeably different from real hardwood flooring.
Where to Buy Vinyl Plank Flooring
Floor City is a family-owned floor-covering company that has been installing and supplying commercial floors in the United States since 1992. If you want to get more and pay less, make your next flooring purchase here at Floor City and save on Armstrong luxury vinyl tile flooring.
We have closeout, overstock, and clearance vinyl wood flooring available year round. We have everything from easy-to-install, do-it-yourself vinyl flooring to designer high-end vinyl plank flooring on sale. We also price match and offer bulk discounts and coupon code discounts for first-time buyers.
Vinyl Plank Flooring Reviews
We have an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars for LVT / LVP flooring, as it’s a product that doesn’t disappoint.
Our LVP flooring reviews will tell you that vinyl plank is durable, reliable, waterproof, and easy to install. In fact, DIY installers love vinyl plank flooring because of how easy it is to lay, connect, cut, and clean planks.
