STONE & TILE EFFECT FLOORING

Even though real tiles can look stunning in kitchens, bathrooms, and conservatories, laying a completely tiled floor can be both impractical and very expensive. However, tile effect flooring can offer an equally stylish and affordable alternative with an authentic tiled look and impressive durability. You have the freedom to configure the tile effect flooring to any pattern you want, meaning it is easy to personalise to any room. So, if you want the look of real tiles but without the extra cost, cold feeling, and difficulty installing, tile effect flooring is the best option.

There are two ways to fit tile effect vinyl flooring, glue down or click. Like with any other type of floor, both methods of fitting need a standard subfloor preparation. The quality of your subfloor can impact the lifespan of your flooring, so it is important to get this right.

As the name suggests, this method of installation involves the tiles clicking together. Each individual piece comes with a click lock mechanism that slots together to keep the planks in place. Fitted as a floating installation, the LVT pieces don’t require any adhesive. Instead, they only need an LVT underlay to work as a barrier between the two surfaces. This will prevent any movement and help with acoustic reduction and thermal retention.

This approach needs a layer of adhesive to be applied directly onto the subfloor. It is better if this is done in manageable sections to avoid the glue drying or having to stretch over the glue to fit the flooring tiles. When the glue is in place and spread out evenly, the LVT tiles are laid directly into it. Once fitted, the tiles should be rolled over to compress the planks, remove any excess glue, and secure the bond.