Compare Vinyl Flooring Types and Options
Narrowing down which flooring type is right for your project can be one of the hardest parts of buying a new floor. If you read through the basics, benefits and types of vinyl, you should have a pretty good idea if vinyl is the right flooring choice for your project. With a variety of vinyl options, as well as other floors on the market, we created a quick reference guide to help with comparing flooring types with the features that matter most.
Each chart features general characteristics for each type of floor.
Comparing Types of Vinyl Flooring
| WPC | SPC | LVT/LVP | Hybrid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fade Resistance | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | |
| Wear Resistance | High | High | High | High | |
| Stains Resistance | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | |
| Dents Resistance | Moderate | High | Low | High | |
| Scratch Resistance | High | High | Moderate | High | |
| Moisture Resistance | High | High | High | High | |
| Care | Easy | Easy | Easy | Easy | |
| Installation | DIY Friendly | DIY Friendly | DIY Friendly | DIY Friendly | |
| Price/ sq.ft | $1.75 – $4.00 | $1.50 – $3.00 | $0.50 – $2.00 | $4.00+ |
Detailed Vinyl Comparisons
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Comparing Vinyl Flooring vs Other Floors
| Laminate | Hardwood | Vinyl | Carpet | Tile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fade Resistance | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Wear Resistance | High | Moderate | High | Low | High |
| Stains Resistance | High | Moderate | High | Low | High |
| Dents Resistance | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Scratch Resistance | High | Low | Moderate | n/a | High |
| Moisture Resistance | Moderate | Low | High | Low | High |
| Care | Easy | Moderate | Easy | Difficult | Easy |
| Installation | DIY Friendly | Professional | DIY Friendly | Professional | Professional |
| Price/ sq.ft | $0.65- $4.00 | $1.99- $12+ | $0.79- $4.00 | $.65+ | $.75- $12+ |
Detailed Flooring Comparisons
Click the links below to learn more about how vinyl compares to other popular flooring choices.
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