Is Invictus Easy to Install?
/For those considering purchasing luxury vinyl flooring, you may be stuck between the choice of the two methods for installation.
Whilst it may not seem like a big gulf between whichever type you choose, there is enough of a difference in ease and installation cost to consider as well as other factors.
Glue Down
Glue Down LVT is an installation method that provides stable, long-lasting flooring whilst having a slightly thinner design than click.
Your first step will be making sure that your subfloor that is being installed over is fully flat and smoothed out so that there are no imperfections highlighted after installation. You need to be 100% sure that the subfloor is not prone to moisture, each tile will require glueing down which takes a bit longer to install and may require the work of a professional installer - especially if you are unsure about your ability to perform the task successfully.
Glue Down LVT is considered the more affordable option over Click LVT, but cheaper does not mean it lacks the same qualities. Both products offer increased levels of stability and a sustainable level of durability for those heavy traffic areas, perfect for areas where moisture and temperatures tend to rise like bathrooms and kitchens.
Even though LVT flooring has been known to fully resist the impacts of moisture and rises in temperature, certain instances can affect your floor. If you are looking to install LVT in high water areas, then Glue Down tiles would be the most suited for the area.
Click
Whilst it may offer the same layered design as Glue Down, clicking together LVT does have its differences. Click system designs require a thicker product than glue down, which does not necessarily offer more durability but has the same wear layer strength as its glue down equal.
Invictus flooring with a click system offers more ease in installation that can be done by anyone with free time over a day, which is why many people choose to spare the expense of a professional fitting and the by the hour rate that comes with it. The chosen choice is to use underlay instead of fitting it over a subfloor, which gives a boost to comfort and reduces the amount of work.
Equal Benefits
There are benefits for each type of vinyl flooring throughout the home, and you are not tied to having just one type throughout your home. Glue down vinyl flooring is considered a better option for high traffic areas such as kitchens, living rooms and hallways. Both versions are equally impressive and long-lasting.
Whichever type of Invictus luxury vinyl flooring you choose, you will have the same qualities and satisfaction upon installation.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.
