The Benefits Of Porcelain Wood Look Tile And Luxury Vinyl Planks

Homeowners' love for wood flooring has stood the test of time for several reasons. It's timeless yet modern, minimal yet luxurious, and its ability to be sophisticated and understated at once has kept this sought-after flooring in high demand for hundreds of years. However, there are downfalls to authentic hardwood flooring. It requires regularly scheduled resealing, can be pricey, and doesn't play well with moisture-rich rooms or water.

Enter porcelain wood look tile and luxury vinyl planks, both of which give you the look and feel of authentic wood at a cost-effective price and without all worry. By incorporating either of these floorings into your next design project, you’re sure to take your space to an undeniable level of beauty and refinement.

Let’s explore the numerous advantages of these high-quality floorings, all of which belong to our Everlife Collection of Waterproof Flooring.

The Benefits of PORCELAIN WOOD-LOOK TILE 

From homeowners looking for luxurious wood looks to owners of hotels and other commercial spaces, wood look porcelain tile is among the hottest premium floorings available today. 

A leading benefit of porcelain tile is its durability. Nonporous, hard, and dense porcelain wood look tile stands up to busy households no matter the level of chaos. Its durability allows it to resist chipping, cracking, wear, scratching, and more. This durability is also desirable to owners of commercial establishments like restaurants, clothing stores, and hotels, to name a few. Those who own rental properties also love this porcelain benefit since many decades will pass before it needs replacing.

Another leading pro of porcelain wood look tile — it’s waterproof flooring. This makes it perfect for all those areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms, where authentic hardwood flooring falls short.

Porcelain wood look tile is also popular due to the low level of maintenance required on your part. To take on everyday messes, simply use a dust mop or broom. If you're up against a more stubborn mishap, incorporate warm water and a neutral cleaner.

With such little upkeep and maintenance required, you can spend more time enjoying your gorgeous porcelain floorings like our Country River Bark Wood Look Tile

The affordability of porcelain wood look tile draws many to this durable flooring. The cost of a home improvement project can add up quickly, so finding savings wherever possible is paramount. While porcelain wood look tile may be more reasonably priced than hardwood flooring, it is just as luxurious and breathtaking.

When deciding on the best new flooring for your home, it's important to consider how much your investment will upgrade the appearance of your space. The ability of porcelain wood look tile to capture the charming patterns and graining of hardwood flooring in a more durable package is a highly attractive benefit. When you consider that porcelain wood look tile never requires any sealing or ongoing resealing, it's easy to see why porcelain is the choice for so many consumers.

You'll find no shortage of styles, sizes, and colors from porcelain tile, like our Vintage Lace Wood Look Tile. These stunning tiles resemble reclaimed hardwood but are crafted from fine porcelain with a matte finish for easy care and maintenance.

The Benefits of LUXURY VINYL PLANKS

The benefits shared by these two premium surfaces are numerous. Luxury vinyl plank flooring such as our Ashton Bergen Hills® Luxury Vinyl Planks are 100% waterproof, scratch resistant and equipped with our CrystaLux™ wear layer for added durability, longevity, and protection against daily wear.

Compared to other flooring options, luxury vinyl plank is incredibly easy to install as the planks click into place. Since this creates a "floating" floor, very little prep is required of the subfloor, making it easy work for an experienced DIYer.

Our Whitby White® Luxury Vinyl Planks mimic natural hardwood down to the finest detail, are waterproof and supremely comfortable underfoot thanks to a pre-attached backing that also dampens the sound of your footsteps. In addition, it’s environmentally friendly, recognized as NSF Certified, Greenguard Gold, FloorScore, and USGBC LEED Certified.

It's astonishing how well our Burnished Acacia® Luxury Vinyl Planks imitate real wood flooring. From this bedroom scene's bird's eye view, if you can differentiate between the two, you have a much better eye than most. 

WHICH FLOORING IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

As you can see, the benefits of porcelain wood look tile and luxury vinyl planks are numerous, but which is the best choice? The answer comes down to your unique tastes and design needs.

You can't go wrong with either of these fine flooring options. Their ability to easily elevate your spaces without the worry of real hardwood flooring cannot be understated. The benefits delivered by each will remind you daily why flooring this beautiful should be enjoyed, not endlessly maintained. 

Ready to get started on your next premium flooring project? We can help! Chat online with us now, visit one of our showrooms, or find an authorized MSI flooring dealer near you.