Dive into our vinyl flooring gallery and get inspired. We've got something for every style, whether you love the timeless look of wood-look planks or the sleek feel of modern stone-effect tiles. Our diverse selection of styles, colors, and textures is designed to beautifully enhance any space in your Florida home. Peruse our vinyl gallery to easily envision your dream floor and discover the perfect option to match your home's unique décor and your lifestyle.
Using Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Coastal Chic Design
For our Rockledge home and business owners embracing the coastal chic design, vinyl flooring can be an absolute game-changer. This popular aesthetic, characterized by a light, airy, and relaxed feel, draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the coast. Vinyl's versatility makes it a perfect fit, offering numerous options that mimic weathered wood, sun-bleached planks, or even subtle stone textures, all without the maintenance worries of real materials.
- For a classic coastal look, consider vinyl planks in pale oak, driftwood gray, or creamy white tones. These shades instantly evoke sandy beaches and bleached wood, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.
- Beyond planks, stone-effect vinyl tiles in soft grays or beige can mimic natural stone found along the shoreline, adding a touch of sophistication. The durability and ease of cleaning are also huge benefits, perfect for busy Florida lifestyles that often involve sandy feet and wet swimsuits.
How to Enhance Realism of Luxury Vinyl Floors
To achieve the most realistic-looking luxury vinyl floors in your home, we suggest a thoughtful combination of savvy product selection and installation best practices to truly elevate the finished look. Here are some of the best tips to enhance the realism of luxury vinyl floors:
- Subfloor Prep: By filling cracks and leveling uneven spots in your subfloor beforehand, you can minimize the likelihood that the luxury vinyl will telegraph any imperfections that make the floor look uneven and artificial once installation is complete.
- Acclimation: Allow the luxury vinyl to acclimate to the room's temperature and humidity for at least 48 hours before installation to prevent expansion or contraction issues after installation, which can lead to gaps or buckling.
- Strategic Mixing: You can shuffle planks from multiple boxes to increase subtle differences in the floor’s pattern and color. To create a natural, varied look, open several boxes and shuffle the planks together before you start laying them.
- Mindful Layout: Consider starting your vinyl flooring layout perpendicular to the longest wall to minimize cutting and maintain a straighter line. Aim for border planks in the first and last rows to be at least half their initial width for the best appearance.
- Expansion Gap: Leave the recommended expansion gap around the perimeter of the room to allow the flooring to expand and contract naturally with temperature changes without buckling. This is especially important for extra-long planks.
- Replace Baseboards & Trim: For a realistic finishing touch, install baseboards to cover the expansion gap and craft a polished look. Avoid quarter round if possible and use larger trim to help cover minor imperfections or gaps at the edges.