There was a time when luxury flooring surfaces meant increased maintenance and less durability. Fortunately, contemporary luxury flooring has flipped the script! Casselberry homeowners can now enjoy gorgeous, durable high end flooring, including luxury flooring that withstands the rigors of family life or the spills that come with regularly entertaining guests.
If you’re looking for durable, low-maintenance options that suit your lifestyle, Creative Floors has just the thing.
Creative Floors Provides Durable High-End Flooring & Low-Maintenance Benefits
One visit to our showroom – or an in-home flooring consultation – is all Casselberry homeowners need to learn about and explore luxury flooring selections that can stand the test of time (not to mention the demands of a busy household, families with young children, or the pitter-patter of a lifetime of paws.)
Here are examples of luxury flooring options that also fit into the practical, low-maintenance checkbox.
1. Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
There are two reasons why luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is a rising star in the flooring world.
First, it is made to look almost exactly like other favorite flooring products – natural hardwood and stone. The best vinyl flooring options look so realistic (especially with professional installation) that customers are often shocked by their lifelike appearance and texture. Second, customers interested in low-maintenance flooring in Casselberry appreciate LVP’s durability and ease of maintenance.
Some of the benefits of installing luxury vinyl plank that Orlando homeowners are drawn to include:
- Water/humidity resistance (no warping, cracking, or shrinking).
- No need to sand and refinish – ever!
- It’s a scratch-resistant flooring option.
- An ideal flooring for people with kids or pets, as spills and accidents are easy to clean up.
- Easy, stain-proof clean-up for those who love to host parties and entertain dinner guests.
LVP typically comes in two popular styles: wood-look and stone.
Wood-Look LVP
Hardwood floors are considered a standard of luxury flooring. However, while natural wood works well in drier and cooler northern climates, it’s not the best option for Florida’s humid, tropical weather. In our neck of the woods, we steer clients away from hardwood, which tends to warp, mildew, or rot, and turn their attention to luxury vinyl planks instead.
Wood-look LVP is made to replicate virtually any wood species and stain color. They are a versatile option because they work with every interior design style – from classic and traditional to uber-contemporary. In the latter, more minimalist style, their warm aesthetic and wood-grain patterns help to add texture.
Stone-Look LVP
Another LVP option replicates natural stone flooring. LVP replicating marble is a favorite choice. Marble is a soft, porous stone, which makes it less ideal for floors. For example, did you know that salt water and salt crystals actually erode marble over time? That can lead to etching, crumbling, and discoloration.
So, if you love the gorgeous, timeless appeal of marble, but need flooring that suits your Orlando-area beach lifestyle, LVP is the way to go. Keep in mind that stone- and wood-look LVP have varying heights depending on the core materials. Working with local flooring professionals is the best way to ensure that different flooring materials are installed with smooth, seamless transitions from room to room.
2. Additional Hardwood Flooring Options
There are two other flooring options for homeowners who love the look of hardwood and would prefer a slightly softer surface than wood-look LVP.
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered hardwood is another product that replicates natural hardwood floors, including more realistic edges between planks. These products feature a moisture-resistant core topped with a thin layer of real wood veneer for a realistic finish. Then the entire product is finished with layers of moisture- and stain-resistant sealants.
Because the middle layers are composite wood, engineered hardwood has the most wood-like feel on bare feet. It also makes for a slightly softer landing when you drop something breakable or someone takes a fall. However, it is more prone to scratching over time when compared with wood-look LVP, so keep that in mind if you wear heels or have pets. It cannot be sanded and finished.
Laminate Flooring
The final option for those looking for a natural hardwood aesthetic is laminate flooring. Laminate is an affordable option that is “snapped and locked” together. Like engineered hardwood, laminate floors are manufactured with a composite wood core and a thin veneer to replicate the look of natural wood. However, these layers are thinner in laminate products, and the final, sealed surface is a single layer, so it has a two-dimensional rather than three-dimensional look and feel in the “plank-to-plank” joints.
Like engineered wood, laminate flooring is also considered a bit softer and warmer to the touch than LVP. However, while laminate is decidedly in the durable flooring category, it will ultimately be more vulnerable to wear and tear than its LVP counterpart. Remember, if you go with laminate, choose waterproof laminate products to protect your valuable investment.
Not surprisingly, speaking with our Creative Floors team about your lifestyle, long-term goals, and overall budget is the only way to determine which durable, low-maintenance hardwood floor option is best for your home.
3. Tile Floors
Finally, tile flooring has been a time-honored water- and scratch-resistant option in Orlando for more than a century. When it comes to durability, tile flooring is unrivaled. With professional installation and very occasional grout maintenance, tile floors retain their “like-new” aesthetic for decades.
Both ceramic and porcelain tile flooring options come in a seemingly infinite variety of colors and patterns, making them an ideal foundation for any design taste. They are also a favorite for landlords who want to minimize flooring repair or replacement costs between tenants.
Creative Floors Has Durable, Low Maintenance Flooring Casselberry Homeowners Love
Not only are these LVP, hardwood, and tile options scratch and water-resistant, but all of them retain their value for long-term ROI if you plan to sell your home down the road. Are you ready to explore the possibilities when it comes to durable, low-maintenance luxury flooring for families?
Schedule an in-home consultation or visit us at our Casselberry showroom. We work closely with our clients so they can choose personalized selections that match their lifestyle. Plus, with several decades as one of the Orlando area’s preferred flooring experts, we have longstanding partnerships with the area’s best flooring installers. That gives you VIP access to floors that look gorgeous – and require only minimal maintenance – for years to come.
Contact Creative Floors to begin exploring your options for an elevated flooring design without sacrificing durability. We’ve got you covered!
