BEGINNING this year, CFJ is going to start running a feature regarding the technical aspects of LVT installations. We are appealing to readers to send in their questions regarding LVT so that these can be answered by LVT expert, Shaun Baston.

In last year’s readership survey, we asked readers to rank their favourite flooring subject (or the flooring topic they most wanted to read about). We provided 13 options – and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) was the firm favourite with 31% of respondents. In fact, it was twice as popular as the second-placed adhesives (15%). The popularity of LVT is no secret. As an alternative to wood or laminate flooring, it’s described as extremely robust, waterproof, and available in beautiful and authentic designs. Its versatility means it can be used in many locations.

Flooring distributor Europine outlined some reasons for this. The first reason, it said, is the aesthetics. ‘Despite a slight market preference for wood-style LVT floors, the reality is that all the different visual styles of LVT are in-demand,’ it says. ‘The reason is because there is such a wide range of available designs and styles. Many kinds of clients are drawn to LVT, each of them asking for their preferences.

Aside from the more traditional looks of wood and stone, there is an enormous array of abstract designs available. You can elect to go with a non-traditional pattern or even ask for your own personalised/custom design printed on your LVT floor!’

So if there’s anything that’s puzzled you about an LVT installation, or whether you’ve been inspired to do something particularly innovative or creative with respect to LVT, we encourage you to ask Shaun your question by emailing us: david@kick-startpublishing.co.uk.