LVT flooring in living areas
Discussion
I had Aspire LVT installed in the kitchen last year, along with new skirting boards that sit on top. I’m really pleased with it as it makes the kitchen feel fresh, modern, and sharp.
I’m considering extending it into throughout the rest of the downstairs, so its all one continuous floor. However, i’m a little apprehensive about no longer having carpet in the living room, especially during cold winters and when considering room acoustics while watching films, etc.
I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has LVT or similar flooring in their living area, how do you find it in terms of comfort, warmth, and sound?
I’m considering extending it into throughout the rest of the downstairs, so its all one continuous floor. However, i’m a little apprehensive about no longer having carpet in the living room, especially during cold winters and when considering room acoustics while watching films, etc.
I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has LVT or similar flooring in their living area, how do you find it in terms of comfort, warmth, and sound?
I put Karndean right through the ground floor of my last house, I am gradually doing the same in my current home.
Granted it doesn't feel as nice underfoot as a carpet, especially in the lounge, but for a busy home with lots of traffic and dogs the lack of maintainance and durability make it the right solution for us.
We do have a large rug between the sofas in the lounge which helps give back a bit more of a homely feel, and provides somewhere for the dogs to relax in front of the fire.
We use LVT in our business extensively and have done for years, it is a good practical solution for a floor covering but it suits some and not others, I guess ultimately it comes down to the individual and the nature of the home but I for one think its great.
Sorry, edited to answer your question on warmth, comfort and noise. We are a 'no shoes' house and I just wear socks inside so aware that underfoot it isn't as comfortable as a carpet but nowhere near as harsh as a tile. Noise depends largely on the subfloor, again I can't say it has ever been an issue for us, it certainly has never been a topic of conversation, ours sits over a mix of a timber floor and concrete slab, I can tell the difference but that's because I know and doubt anybody else would even notice.
Granted it doesn't feel as nice underfoot as a carpet, especially in the lounge, but for a busy home with lots of traffic and dogs the lack of maintainance and durability make it the right solution for us.
We do have a large rug between the sofas in the lounge which helps give back a bit more of a homely feel, and provides somewhere for the dogs to relax in front of the fire.
We use LVT in our business extensively and have done for years, it is a good practical solution for a floor covering but it suits some and not others, I guess ultimately it comes down to the individual and the nature of the home but I for one think its great.
Sorry, edited to answer your question on warmth, comfort and noise. We are a 'no shoes' house and I just wear socks inside so aware that underfoot it isn't as comfortable as a carpet but nowhere near as harsh as a tile. Noise depends largely on the subfloor, again I can't say it has ever been an issue for us, it certainly has never been a topic of conversation, ours sits over a mix of a timber floor and concrete slab, I can tell the difference but that's because I know and doubt anybody else would even notice.
Edited by FlopperV60 on Saturday 20th December 10:28
Edited by FlopperV60 on Saturday 20th December 10:28
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