Tips & Advice

What to look out for when shopping for LVP online

1) Is the product actually in stock? 
•    Stores will show prices for lines of vinyl plank flooring that they usually carry. Make sure to check that they actually have it in stock. 
2) How much do they have in stock? 
•    So you found the LVP specifications you want in a style you love - how much do they have? Is it enough? Does it need to be ordered? 
3) Is the color you want at the price you want? 
•    When you type in “LVP” or “vinyl plank flooring” into a store’s search bar, they are going to show you the best prices (obviously). As you click through various styles under that price that you liked so much, keep an eye on the square footage price and/or box price. You may find a color you love at a price you love only to realize the price went up! 
4) Is it a closeout? 
•    Stores will run sales on closeouts. This is nothing new - businesses need to get rid of superfluous product. Just remember that a closeout is a product they are trying to get rid of because they’re not keeping it in stock anymore. If the closeout sale is on a style of LVP you love and they have enough to cover your floor plus 5-10% for waste,* great! However, if you buy it all and realize you need more after installing it, or if later you decide to continue into another room, sorry, but you won’t find that same color again.
5) What are the specifications?
•    Is it glue down? Is it loose lay? How thick is it? What’s the wear layer? Again, luxury vinyl plank is not all created the same. It varies in thickness, wear protection, warranties, product composition, whether or not additional materials are needed, etc. You may find something really cheap, but is it going to give you the home improvement you want? Is it going to give you peace of mind for the wear your home endures?