How To Choose The Right Type Of Luxury Vinyl Flooring For Your Home And Lifestyle

Homeowners who are remodeling their homes are increasingly turning to luxury vinyl flooring due to its growing popularity. The reasons for this trend are plenty: ease of care, speedy installation, great value and a wide range of design options to choose from. However, the most significant benefit of luxury vinyl flooring is that it offers the stunning appearance of hardwood or natural stone, while also being low-maintenance and affordable, making it an excellent choice for any homeowner.

So, what’s the difference between luxury vinyl plank vs. luxury vinyl tile? When choosing between the two, it's important to understand how they differ. While planks mimic the look of wood, tile imitates natural stone. Deciding which one is right for your home might not be easy. To make the best choice, consider the style of the room you're working on. Is it traditional or contemporary? Casual or formal? Additionally, you'll want to think about the size of the room and how much natural light it receives. Although vinyl flooring is a great option for any room, these factors can impact the overall look and feel of the space.

This guide to luxury vinyl flooring discusses a few of MSI’s favorite vinyl colors and styles, and what makes them the best choice for the rooms where they’re installed.

Let’s look at some of our favorite luxury vinyl colors and styles and highlight the unique features of each one that make it the perfect fit for your flooring needs.

Dunite Oak® Luxury Vinyl Planks

Dunite Oak® Luxury Vinyl Planks features a welcoming blend of gray and beige hues with authentic wood graining and knots. Not only does it look great, but it's also 100% waterproof and backed by a lifetime residential warranty.

As part of the Cyrus Collection, Dunite Oak® features MSI's exclusive CrystaLux™ protection layer, which provides unparalleled durability and longevity. This protective layer helps to prevent everyday wear and tear, keeping your floors looking beautiful and easy to maintain.

With patented locking technology, these 7x48 planks are easy to install and can be installed over existing floors. The pre-attached backing system provides added comfort and noise reduction, making it ideal for a variety of rooms such as bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, and entryways.

Dunite Oak® also features "no acclimation" technology, so you can buy and install today with ease.

Calacatta Legend™ Luxury Vinyl Tile

Experience the stunning beauty of natural stone with Calacatta Legend™ Luxury Vinyl Tile. Featuring a bright white background and bold smoky gray veins, this LVT flooring delivers a sophisticated and always on-trend aesthetic.

Calacatta Legend™ is more than just beautiful; it's also 100% waterproof and features MSI's exclusive CrystaLux™ protection layer, offering exceptional durability and longevity that defends against everyday wear and tear. Plus, the innovative 1MM pre-attached backing system provides both sound protection and comfort underfoot.

This luxury vinyl tile is coated with PietraTech™, a unique MSI-exclusive polish that emulates the smooth, polished look of marble. The patented locking system ensures easy installation, while the "no acclimation" technology of this rigid core flooring allows for convenient, buy-now-install-now simplicity.

From the XL Trecento™ Collection, the large 18x36 size of Calacatta Legend™ LVT is perfect for adding a touch of glamour to any space in your home.

Colston Park® Luxury Vinyl Planks

Experience the warmth of russet-colored hues combined with subtle knots and light grains with Colston Park® Luxury Vinyl Planks from the Ashton Collection. With its 9x60 size, this vinyl plank flooring offers an authentic wood look that is 100% waterproof and protected by MSI's exclusive CrystaLux™ layer that provides durability and longevity, protecting against everyday wear. The innovative pre-attached backing ensures supreme comfort underfoot and easy-install locking system for convenience. You can buy and install this rigid core flooring today thanks to its "no acclimation" technology. Backed by a 25-year limited residential warranty and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®, this flooring offers peace of mind while creating eye-catching kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and more.

 Ashton York Gray® Luxury Vinyl Planks

Ashton York Gray® Luxury Vinyl Planks offer a serene and welcoming atmosphere. The blend of cool light gray and soft beige tones create a refined and sophisticated wood-look. Measuring 7x48, this vinyl plank flooring is 100% waterproof and features MSI exclusives CrystaLux™, a protection layer that provides durability and longevity, protecting against everyday wear. This flooring features an innovative pre-attached backing that offers exceptional comfort underfoot and a simple-to-install locking system. Enjoy the convenience of buying and installing this flooring on the same day with its "no acclimation" technology. Furthermore, it is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®, ensuring a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. York Gray® flooring is backed by a 25-year limited residential warranty and is suitable for installation in a variety of spaces, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas, adding a captivating ambiance to any room.

Walnut Waves Luxury Vinyl Planks

Experience the warmth and beauty of natural wood with Walnut Waves Luxury Vinyl Planks. The rich, brown tones, along with the subtle knots and soft grains, create an authentic wood look that will add elegance to your home's interiors. Perfect for the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and beyond, this 7x48 vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof and backed by a lifetime residential warranty for your peace of mind. As part of the Cyrus Collection, it features an MSI exclusive CrystaLux™ protection layer, ensuring durability and longevity, protecting against everyday wear, and allowing the floors to stay beautiful and easy to maintain. Enjoy the convenience of buying and installing these planks on the same day with its "no acclimation" technology. The patented locking system of Walnut Waves Luxury Vinyl Planks makes installation easy, and it can even be installed over existing flooring. Additionally, a pre-attached backing system provides comfort and quiet underfoot, giving you a comfortable and relaxing experience.

Brookline Luxury Vinyl Planks

Experience the cozy and inviting atmosphere of Brookline Luxury Vinyl Planks. Soft knots and subtle grains meld together to offer an authentic wood look that's perfect for any home. This 7x48 vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof and backed by a lifetime residential warranty for added peace of mind. As part of the Cyrus Collection it features an MSI exclusive CrystaLux™ protection layer that provides durability and longevity, protecting against everyday wear and allowing floors to stay beautiful and easy to maintain. Brookline LVP also features a patented locking system for easy installation and can be installed over existing floors. Additionally, a pre-attached backing system provides comfort and quiet underfoot. You can buy and install this rigid core flooring today thanks to its "no acclimation" technology. Elevate the look of your bedroom, kitchen, living area, entryway, and beyond with this attractive flooring.

Your home is a special place, and your flooring should be special, too. If you need help choosing the perfect tone, shade, or pattern, feel free to chat with us online, visit an MSI showroom, or contact your nearest MSI authorized dealer. To ensure your favorite vinyl plank or tile will be the right fit for your space, we suggest ordering a sample and placing it next to the existing decorative elements in your home. We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.

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