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LUXURY VINYL FOR KITCHENS, BASEMENTS AND BUSY ROOMS

Resilient flooring for kitchens, basements, and active rooms, planned around the surface, water exposure, and daily life in your home.

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Explore Luxury Vinyl Formats

Luxury vinyl is a resilient flooring category sold in plank and tile formats. The right choice depends on the product specification, the subfloor, expected traffic, and moisture exposure. Available products can be reviewed during your consultation.

Images are illustrative. They show plank and tile formats, not specific products, and do not depict completed Strictly Carpet & Flooring projects.

Illustrative wood-look vinyl plank flooring in long staggered planks running down an open main floor toward a window

Luxury Vinyl Plank

Long, narrow planks give a resilient floor the look of wood. Color, plank length, texture, and installation method shape the finished look.

Often considered for: Connected main floors, living areas, bedrooms

Illustrative stone-look vinyl tile flooring in an offset pattern across a home entryway

Luxury Vinyl Tile

Rectangular tiles bring a stone or ceramic look, laid in a grid or offset pattern with visible joints. Layout and transition details are reviewed before installation.

Often considered for: Kitchens, entries, utility spaces

What to Ask About Luxury Vinyl

Luxury vinyl products differ by manufacturer, so surface, wear layer, construction, moisture limits, installation method, and care are set by each product. These are the questions worth asking before you choose, and your consultation is a good time to go through them for the floors you are considering.

Illustrative close view of wood-look vinyl plank surface texture in raking window light

Surface and wear layer

Surface texture and sheen vary from one luxury vinyl to the next, and so does the wear layer each manufacturer describes. Compare the look and feel of the surface, then read the wear information and warranty for the exact product. Felt pads under furniture and mats in active areas help protect any surface.

Ask about: Wear layer information, surface texture, warranty terms

Illustrative low view of two wood-look vinyl planks meeting at a tight end joint beside a baseboard

Core and construction

Construction differs by product and by manufacturer, including whether a floor is a rigid or flexible build. Ask for the product’s own construction details and how they suit the subfloor and the room you have in mind.

Ask about: Core type, thickness, manufacturer specification

Illustrative dry stone-look vinyl tile floor at a laundry room cabinet base with a flat microfiber mop pad

Moisture and care

Water resistance varies by product and installation system, so check the limits for the floor you choose and follow them around standing water and seams. For cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on approved cleaners and on whether the floor can be steam mopped.

Ask about: Water resistance limits, approved cleaners, steam mop guidance

Illustrative doorway where wood-look vinyl plank meets carpet at a flat metal transition strip

Subfloor and installation

The installation method and the base underneath shape the result. Click floors can go over most existing floors, though not all, while glue-down floors usually need more preparation. In a basement or over concrete, a moisture film underlayment is needed.

Ask about: Click or glue-down, underlayment, subfloor preparation

Choose Vinyl by Room

Every room asks something different of a floor. These notes help you decide what to compare.

Illustrative kitchen and dining area with light natural oak wood-look vinyl plank flooring

Kitchens and dining areas

Kitchens see spills and tracked-in debris, so a floor that cleans easily is useful. Water resistance varies by product, so check the specification for the floor you choose and how it handles water near seams.

Illustrative living room with warm grey-brown wood-look vinyl plank flooring

Living rooms

Plank-format vinyl can run through connected living areas for one continuous wood look. Compare plank length, color, and surface texture, and plan the plank direction and the transition at each doorway.

Illustrative finished lower-level family room with taupe-grey wood-look vinyl plank flooring

Basements and lower levels

Finished lower levels can suit vinyl once the slab, the moisture conditions, and the preparation needs are reviewed. Over concrete, a moisture film underlayment is needed.

Illustrative family playroom with warm walnut-brown wood-look vinyl plank flooring

Active family spaces

Entries, laundry rooms, and playrooms see steady traffic. Compare the manufacturer’s wear information, use felt pads under furniture and mats where grit comes in, and ask about cleaning guidance for the floor you choose.

Vinyl Services

Vinyl Installation

New vinyl planned around your rooms, subfloor, and transitions.

Vinyl Replacement

Existing flooring removed and the base assessed before new vinyl goes down.

Vinyl Repair Assessment

Damaged planks, tiles, and seams are assessed before you decide next steps. Options depend on material availability and floor condition.

Tear-Out and Haul-Away

Removal and disposal are coordinated as part of the agreed project scope.

Vinyl Flooring by City

Our showroom is in Oswego. Each city page below covers vinyl flooring in that area and offers a free in-home consultation.

OswegoVinyl installation in Oswego, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a vinyl floor installation take?

This will depend on several factors. If it is a small job such as just 1 room, then it should get done in a day. On average most of our jobs are completed in 1-3 days. Larger projects can take longer depending on everything it takes to get the installation done correctly

Should I install vinyl flooring or laminate flooring?

Both are great products. It will depend on whether you have more concerns about water or denting issues. Vinyl (or a.k.a LVP or LVT) will be more water resistant and is great for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements. Laminate is more dent and scratch resistant and is great for high traffic areas.

Do I need a mat for my rolling desk chair?

We would recommend using one to help prevent against scratching, denting, and wearing down the surface over time

What do you recommend for cleaning? Can I steam mop the floor?

Vacuum or sweep regularly, but if you use a vacuum use one without a beater bar. Damp mop the floor with appropriate cleaners. Please check the manufacturers’ guidelines for appropriate cleaners and if your product can be steam mopped.

Would you recommend a click floor or a glue down floor?

It will depend on the space you want to put it in along with several other factors. Each type has its pros and cons. Click floors can be installed over most floors (not all floors). This can help to keep costs down. Glue down floors usually need more prep work and/or an additional underlayment. Glue downs are great for high traffic areas due to the fact that individual planks can be easily replaced if damaged compared to a click floor.

Do I need a special underlayment to go underneath my vinyl flooring?

Most vinyl floors come with an attached pad and in most cases that is all you need. If we are installing it in a basement or over concrete, then we will need a moisture film underlayment.

What is the warranty on vinyl flooring?

We offer a 5-year installation warranty on all vinyl floor installations. The manufacturer warranty will vary depending on which vinyl floor you select and if it is for a residential space or commercial space. They range from typically 5-25 years and can cover things such as pet stains, pet proof, waterproof, wear, and manufacturing defects. Some if not all are a limited warranty (please see your exact carpet warranty information for details). Warranties are not transferable.

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Illustrative bright room with light wood-look vinyl plank flooring running toward tall windows

Plan Your Vinyl Floor

Tell us about your rooms and the plank or tile look you have in mind.

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