Luxury Vinyl Flooring for Entryways and Hallways

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Attractiveness

With so many different styles, you won't lose anything in aesthetics by having LVT or LVP floors in your hallways and entranceways.

Durable

These areas typically have the most foot traffic in the house, so durability has to be a factor when choosing flooring for hallways and entranceways. Luxury vinyl is incredibly durable, making it an ideal choice.

Water-Resistant

When people come in the front door out of all different types of weather, the floors are bound to get wet. Whether you have a luxury vinyl plank or luxury vinyl tile in your hallways and entranceways, you can feel confident it will give you the water resistance you need.

Easy to Maintain

Luxury vinyl flooring is known for being easy to clean and maintain, so you can always feel confident that your hallways and entranceways will look their best.

There's no question that the flooring in your entranceways and hallways will make an impression as soon as someone walks in the door. For this reason, and because these areas see higher foot traffic, you want to take the time to choose the ideal flooring for your home. Here are some important things to consider when choosing LVP or LVT flooring for your hallways and entryways:

• The level of moisture resistance
• How durable the flooring is
• How easy it is to clean and maintain
• If it provides you with the look you want
• If it works with your flooring budget

Unlike some other rooms in the house, entryways and hallways are more straightforward when it comes to installation. You still need to go through all of the general steps in the process, but there usually won't be as many obstacles in the way that you have to plan your flooring around. One of the biggest challenges will be creating a seamless transition into other rooms, especially if the flooring is different. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

1. Remove your old flooring

2. Prepare the subfloor so it's clean, level, and dry

3. Plan the layout so it matches the dimensions of the hallways

4. Plan how you're going to transition into other rooms

5. Cut your luxury vinyl tiles or planks to fit the dimensions

6. Install your flooring based on the manufacturer’s installation recommendations

Cleaning and maintenance are two features that make luxury vinyl flooring an attractive choice to many homeowners. This type of flooring is known for being easy to clean and maintain, which is why it's a great choice for entryways and hallways. Here are some tips you can follow to make sure your floors look clean and pristine at all times:

• Use a standard mob with warm water for general cleaning
• Use a broom with soft bristles to prevent scratching
• Don't leave spills on the floors to air dry
• Wipe up spills as soon as possible
• Don't use a vacuum with the beater bar turned on
• Avoid using any cleaning methods that aren't mentioned by the manufacturer to maintain your warranty
• Consider adding a welcome mat just inside the door to collect dirt and debris