I Have Kids and Pets

April 26, 2021

Our most common question:  What floors do you recommend?

Our most common question is: I have kids and pets; what kind of flooring do you recommend? 
Our answer is usually Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. You just cannot beat it. 
The price point for Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring is just right and is easy on the pocketbook. So easy that sometimes people choose to do a whole level of their home with LVP. There are many looks and textures to choose from, making families love luxury vinyl plank flooring even more.  
Highly Durable Material: 
Luxury Vinyl floors are inherently water-resistant and almost entirely impervious to wet spills; this makes LVP suitable for families with children and pets. Luxury Vinyl floors look great and work perfectly in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. LV floors are coated with urethane to enhance durability making them scratch, stain, dent, and scuff resistant. Because of these characteristics, Luxury Vinyl flooring can have a life span of up to 20 years! Many of the products we sell at Floors For Less come with 20-year guarantees. One of our products contains an extreme scratch resistance label; this is impressive and helps assure families that the floor can withstand their needs. 
Waterproof and Scratch Resistant: 
We recommend Luxury Vinyl flooring for families with pets because the luxury vinyl flooring is impervious to spills. You can have a pet that has accidents, and the liquid will pool and not penetrate the surface; this is a significant advantage over carpets and an easy selling point. The other benefit we like to point out is that luxury vinyl is scratch-resistant. You can play tug with your four-legged friends, throw their chew toys and play catch, and their nails are not going to scuff your floors. 
Ease of Installation and Care and Maintenance: 
Unlike other flooring types, luxury vinyl flooring is easy to install using interlocking, floating, or glue down methods. LV can be attached directly on top of any material like plywood or concrete. In many instances, the subfloor does not need to be level or even, as the luxury vinyl flooring floats over it. The ease of installation is so great that many customers come to one of our two locations and purchase product for a do-it-yourself weekend. Floors for Less is always happy to give you an estimate for our installation, and then you will have zero concerns over mitered corners and possible blemishes. 

Because of its protective layer, LV flooring only needs regular mopping and sweeping to maintain its appearance. Waxing and polishing are not necessary, making the ease of care and maintenance a huge selling point. 

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For the best luxury vinyl flooring deals in Wisconsin, turn to Floors for Less. We offer a wide range of LV flooring brands, such as our best-selling Mannington brand. Visit our showrooms in Middleton, WI, and Brodhead, WI, to see our selection. For more information, contact us today.
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