Harris Luxury Vinyl Cork Flooring Offers Many Benefits

New Harris luxury vinyl cork flooring offers many benefits with realistic wood looks in an engineered plank floating floor.  Harris luxury vinyl cork is an amazing step in flooring providing all the benefits of vinyl flooring with moisture resistant qualities.  Moisture resistance makes it ideal in bathrooms or kitchens, yet this beautiful flooring is versatile enough for any room, including new construction or renovations.  Harris Luxury vinyl cork is popular in commercial or residential installations. 

Harris Luxury Vinyl Cork Provides Warmth and Beauty

Harris luxury vinyl cork flooring provides practical warmth from durable flooring and beauty in natural wood replicas that make vinyl so popular. Luxury vinyl cork offers warmth along with comfort and wellness, providing impact resistance for a forgiving floor.  With a modern compression fitting system, cork’s natural properties compress then expand to it’s original shape to form a tight seal that will last.  Cork’s natural properties act like an acoustic insulator, providing a comfortable and quiet floor.

With a thin profile of 6mm, this versatile flooring can sometimes be installed over existing, unsightly floors without removing trim or doors.  With simple press-fit floating planks in nearly 6” width and 48 ¼” length, Harris vinyl cork flooring can be installed over most subfloors and radiant heat systems.  The floating, interlocking planks can be glued down for permanent installations.

This sturdy flooring products provides the beauty we are used to with luxury vinyl which includes decorative material with a protective coating to enhance the durable vinyl wear layer.  With an agglomerate cork composite core and a vinyl underlay, this vinyl cork flooring offers durable balanced structure underfoot.  This unique flexibility makes cork floors very comfortable to walk or stand on.

Vinyl Cork Flooring is Environmentally Friendly

Harris vinyl cork flooring is environmentally friendly and sustainable without harming the trees at all.  Natural cork is harvested every nine years by skilled craftsman with hand axes removing the cork from the bark of the cork oak tree.  After the cork is harvested by hand from the trees, new bark grows without ever damaging the tree, making this luxury vinyl flooring a renewable resource.

With all these benefits which include noise absorption, warmth retention, and resilient cushioning for added comfort, why not check out Harris luxury vinyl cork flooring for yourself. 

Great Western Flooring offers more than 35 years of pleasing customers in and around the Chicago area with quality flooring and tile.  We offer quality made materials from the best names in flooring with professional installation from trained and experienced flooring technicians.  Stop by one of our conveniently located design centers for a complimentary design consultation and learn more about all flooring and tile including the new Harris luxury vinyl cork flooring.

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What is Considered Resilient Flooring?

Resilient flooring is simply that, flooring which provides some resiliency, or a little bounce back effect combined with firmness.  Resilient flooring is not as firm as real hardwood or stone and is not soft like carpet but provides more of a middle ground with firm, durable flooring combined with a subtle cushioned feeling.  Resilient flooring can be strong, sturdy and even more durable than hardwood, yet you’ll notice the difference if you stand on your feet all day.  You’ll notice less leg pain, tiredness, leg cramps and fatigue which can occur when standing on those firmer surfaces for extended periods of time. 

Comfortable, Durable and Resilient Flooring

Technological advances utilized by flooring manufacturers today have created resilient flooring which withstands heavy traffic in durable, yet comfortable flooring surfaces. Manufactured flooring is available which provides such a realistic looking replica of real hardwood or stone it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference. The biggest differences come from how resilient flooring holds up to heavy use, provides anti-microbial surfaces, water resistance, easy installation and simple, care-free maintenance.  

Vinyl is a common material used in resilient flooring and can be installed in any room, making it a popular alternative to laminates and even carpeting.  Vinyl flooring’s water resistance allows for installation in places where real wood or laminates wouldn’t be idea.  Resilient flooring is found in vinyl, luxury vinyl tile or planks, laminates, and wood plastic composite (WPC) flooring.

Roll and sheet vinyl come in either 6’ or 12’ widths with a wide selection of designs applied during specialty printing and is an affordable option in many installations. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) are also very popular choices when people want resilient, high quality flooring with realistic looks of real stone or wood.  LVT and LVP look just like the real thing although they provide added durability with scratch and stain resistance, water resistance, simple installation, easy maintenance and affordability. 

Great Western Flooring Offers Resilient Flooring

Great Western Flooring offers a wide selection of all resilient flooring materials, including

●        Vinyl

●        Luxury vinyl LVT and LVP

●        Wood plastic composite WPC

●        Laminates

We have more than 35 years in business pleasing customers in and around the Chicago area.  We offer one of the widest selections of carpet, flooring and tile with experienced design specialists available to answer all your questions.

Great Western Flooring offers more than 35 years in business pleasing customers with high quality, affordable flooring and tile products combined with professional installation.  We are experienced with installations of all materials and work with only the best known names in flooring manufacturers.  Contact us today to learn more about our wide selection of resilient flooring.

Cleaning Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Tips

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring provides many benefits to consumers including beauty, comfort and durability.  Even durable vinyl flooring needs proper care and cleaning to maintain it’s initial luxurious look.  Here are some tips to cleaning your luxury vinyl flooring:

Initial Vinyl Plank Flooring Care within 24 hours of installation

• Avoid stepping on the seam if the floor has been seamed to allow it to completely dry undisturbed
• Keep foot traffic very light during the first 24 hours after installation to allow any adhesive to thoroughly dry
• Always protect the floor with wood or hardboard runways when moving furniture and appliances across the floor
• Wait at least three days before washing or scrubbing the floor, you can spot clean with care to avoid the seams

Routine Daily and Weekly Cleaning of Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

• Wipe up spills promptly to prevent stains
• Sweep regularly to remove loose dirt
• Mop occasionally with a recommended vinyl floor cleaning product, avoid soap and detergent products which will cause a dull film to develop.  Rinsing is typically not required but may leave a higher shine
• LVP floors are typically low-gloss, a mop-n-shine product or polish can make the finish shiny
• Several applications of polish may require an occasional stripping.  Manufacturer cleaner and stripper products are available to restore LVP floors to a luxurious luster.
• Use caution when cleaning as resilient floor are slippery when wet

Simple Guidelines to Protect Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

• Always use a doormat outside of each entrance door to prevent tracking in dirt and other substances
• Keep your blinds or curtains closed during times of high sun exposure as excessive sunlight and heat will cause furniture, carpet and even resilient floors to fade over time
• Furniture and appliances should be supported with non-staining floor protectors.
• Always use strips of wood or hardboard runways when moving heavy furniture and appliances across the floor, even if using a dolly or if the appliance has wheels

Contact Great Western Flooring for more information on cleaning luxury vinyl plank flooring and for all your floor care needs.  We offer complimentary design consultations, high-quality floor products and professional installation.  Contact us today to speak with a floor care professional.

What is WPC Flooring?

WPC stands for wood plastic composite and is a type of luxury vinyl flooring enhanced with a waterproof core.  WPC is known for this most desirable quality of moisture and water resistance, becoming quite popular in residential and commercial spaces alike.  WPC provides the look of real hardwood with less maintenance and added durability.  WPC is revolutionizing the way we think of vinyl flooring, providing timeless beauty at an affordable cost.

WPC Flooring is Constructed in Layers

WPC flooring products are constructed in layers with an extruded core made up of synthetic plastic mixed with recycled wood to produce waterproof planks.  A PVC veneer provides added durability and water resistance that will not swell or warp from exposure to water.  Layers in WPC flooring consist of:

• Core underlayment which provides insulation, absorbs imperfections in the subfloor, and resistance to mold and mildew.  
• A waterproof core that will not contract or expand
• Top layer of luxury vinyl which provides resilience with resistance to chips and dents
• Top wear layer which is easy to clean and offers resistance to stains from normal or excessive wear and tear

WPC is beautiful and comfortable, making it a smart investment that brings valuable benefits to your office or home for many years.

WPC Flooring Provides Many Benefits

There are many benefits provided by WPC flooring, whether installed in your home or office.  Some of the most desirable benefits include:

• 100% waterproof core make it ideal in many rooms of the house including kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms or any room exposed to moisture
• Multiple layers which provide cushion and comfort which is easier on the joints when compared to stone or hardwood
• Realistic replica of real stone or hard wood make it hard to tell the difference between real hardwood or WPC flooring
• Simple maintenance with quick mopping or vacuuming keeps your floors beautiful and clean
• Less expensive that real hardwood with easier installation

WPC flooring provides these and many other valuable benefits when purchasing quality materials with a proper installation.  Great Western Flooring offers quality products with professional installation.

Great Western Flooring offers a wide selection of flooring products, including various types of carpet, vinyl floors, luxury vinyl flooring and WPC flooring to name just a few.  We offer complimentary design consultations and three conveniently located design centers in Naperville, Oswego and St. Charles.  Contact us today to learn more about your flooring options and WPC flooring.  

Luxury Vinyl Flooring Prices

Luxury vinyl flooring is a very popular type of flooring product which provides beauty, durability and comfort – all at an affordable price.  Luxury vinyl flooring comes in either planks or tiles, with planks providing a replica of hardwood and tiles that imitate ceramic or stone tile so convincingly that it’s difficult to tell the difference.  Luxury vinyl planks (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) may cost a bit more than traditional vinyl or laminate flooring but are much more affordable than real hard wood or stone flooring and are just as beautiful.  

Luxury vinyl flooring in fact, can be even more comfortable that real wood or stone, as it is constructed in layers to provide comfort and durability.  Standing on a hard wood or stone floor all day can wreak havoc on your knees and joints, as opposed to LVT or LVP floors which have some cushion built in for added comfort.  Real wood or stone requires specific maintenance to keep their beautiful look, while luxury vinyl flooring is easy to maintain with simple regular cleanings.  Luxury vinyl flooring can be more resistant to scratches or stains and simpler to maintain.

Great Western Flooring Offers the Best Prices on Luxury Vinyl

Great Western Flooring Company offers a wide selection of luxury vinyl flooring options at the most affordable price available today.  We offer more than 35 years in business pleasing customers with high quality and low cost.  Our flooring products are manufactured from the most well-known names in carpet and flooring manufacturers such as Mohawk and Shaw.  We are experienced in matching the right flooring product with your budget, delivering high quality floors at a price you can afford. 

Contact Great Western today for the best price available on luxury vinyl flooring.  As prices may vary due to type and style, we invite you to stop by one of our conveniently located design centers or call us today to learn more.  We provide high quality flooring and experienced installation at the most affordable price available today.

Great Western Flooring Company has been pleasing customers in and around the Chicagoland area for over 35 years.  We offer high quality flooring products at a price you can afford.  Contact us today to learn more about our luxury vinyl flooring options.