The reason luxury vinyl tiles are so thin is due to their high density and strength. It doesn't sound like much, especially when compared to laminate floors which are commonly 7-12mm thick. They often have different top layers too, ranging from 0.1mm up to 0.6mm. LVT flooring can be anywhere between 2mm and 8mm thick. Some manufacturers are even incorporating cork underlays into their products.

New developments in Green technology, are improving the manufacture of LVT flooring, by using recycled plastics and even wood, in the core materials. Rigid LVT boards are often thicker and will usually have a click system to make DIY installation easier. They are compressed together and a decorative printed vinyl layer is bonded to the surface to add enhanced comfort and warmth. LVT floors then have a clear vinyl and urethane coating applied at the end of manufacturing to add further protection and comfort to the finished product. The top layer can also feature an embossed finish, with manufacturers being able to add realism to the top layer by adding a layer of depth to help mimic the grooves found in stone or wood. This is then dried through an application of heat and air to produce tough sheets of vinyl. These multiple sheets of PVC vinyl are carefully compressed by a rolling process, suspended in a liquid. The PVC is mixed with various compounds to affect the hardness. Luxury vinyl tiles are commonly made from multiple layers of PVC vinyl. It is often referred to as 'Click Vinyl' and 'luxury vinyl tiles'. However, with the introduction of water-resistant laminate flooring for bathrooms, there are still a lot of good options available. It can often be chosen over laminate flooring or tiles, especially in areas where water is present. Luxury vinyl flooring is still a relatively new product and one of the fastest-growing products within the flooring market.

It is produced in shapes of tiles or planks. An LVT floor can look like real wood or real stone and have any design printed on it, but it also offers many practical benefits.

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