Luxury Vinyl Tile

Luxury vinyl tile is a type of luxury vinyl flooring manufactured in square or rectangular tile formats - as opposed to luxury vinyl plank (LVP), which comes in long, narrow plank shapes that mimic wood. LVT is designed to replicate the look of ceramic tile, stone tile, or concrete tile, and is available in standard tile sizes including 12×12, 12×24, 18×18, and 18×36 inches. Like LVP, it is 100% waterproof, durable, and available in click lock or glue down installation systems.

LVT (luxury vinyl tile) and LVP (luxury vinyl plank) are the same product category - multi-layer vinyl flooring - differentiated only by format. LVP comes in long planks and is designed to look like wood. LVT comes in square or rectangular tiles and is designed to look like stone, ceramic, or concrete tile. Both share the same core construction, wear layer technology, and installation systems. The choice between them is purely a matter of the aesthetic you want to achieve.

Yes - luxury vinyl tile is one of the most popular bathroom flooring choices. It is 100% waterproof, warm and comfortable underfoot compared to real tile, extremely easy to clean, and available in stone and tile looks that suit bathroom aesthetics beautifully. Unlike real ceramic or porcelain tile, LVT does not feel cold on bare feet, which is a significant comfort advantage in bathrooms. It is suitable for bathroom floors, and for wet room applications, glue-down LVT provides the most stable and watertight installation.

Yes, but with important caveats. LVT is compatible with many radiant floor heating systems, but the maximum floor surface temperature must not exceed the manufacturer's recommended limit - typically 27°C (80°F). Exceeding this temperature can cause the vinyl to expand excessively, soften, or delaminate. Use a thermostat to regulate floor temperature, and always check the specific product's compatibility with underfloor heating before installation. SPC core LVT is generally more stable with underfloor heating than WPC core products.

LVT offers several practical advantages over real tile in residential settings. It is significantly warmer and more comfortable underfoot. It is softer, which reduces fatigue when standing for long periods and reduces the risk of breakage if items are dropped on it. It is much easier to install - particularly click lock LVT, which can be installed over existing floors without adhesive or grout. It is also quieter underfoot than hard tile. The trade-offs are that LVT cannot match the longevity of quality porcelain tile and is more susceptible to damage from very heavy objects or sharp edges.