LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile — a multi-layer synthetic flooring product with a photographic design layer that realistically mimics wood, stone or tile, topped with a tough wear layer. Unlike laminate, LVT is 100% waterproof and softer underfoot. Unlike real wood, it requires almost no maintenance and handles spills, pets and high traffic without complaint. It is the most practical premium floor available today.

The key difference is water resistance. LVT is 100% waterproof throughout – it can be fitted in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and conservatories without any risk. Laminate contains an HDF wood-fibre core that swells and warps when wet. LVT is also softer underfoot, quieter to walk on, and more realistic in texture. For family homes in Manchester, we recommend LVT over laminate in almost every situation.

Entry-level plank or tile LVT starts from around 50 per m2 fully fitted. Premium brands such as Karndean and Amtico start from approximately 55 per m2 fully fitted. Herringbone and parquet LVT starts from 60 per m2 fully fitted due to the additional time and skill the installation requires. Subfloor preparation is quoted separately where required. We provide a free, no-obligation written quote with a full itemised breakdown every time.

Yes – 100% waterproof throughout its entire construction. Unlike laminate or wood, LVT will not swell, warp or bubble if water gets underneath it, provided the subfloor has been correctly prepared and moisture-tested before fitting, which we always do. This makes LVT the ideal choice for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, hallways and conservatories.

Yes. For homeowners looking for the premium look of wood or stone on a budget, we offer a wide range of LVT Click (Rigid Core) solutions. Brands like Polyflor Camaro Rigid Core and Karndean Van Gogh Click provide a floating floor system that is faster to install and more cost-effective as it requires less subfloor preparation than glue-down LVT. These are 100% waterproof and available to view in our Wythenshawe showroom.

Yes – we are a locally based family-run business. We supply and fit LVT flooring across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including Didsbury, Hale, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Wythenshawe. Unlike online-only retailers, we offer a complete service: home visit to measure up, samples brought to you, and our own specialists handle the installation.

We are authorised suppliers and installers for Karndean Designflooring (including Art Select and Van Gogh), Amtico (Signature and Spacia), Polyflor and Project Floors. You can view full-size samples of all collections at our Wythenshawe showroom.

es — and we insist on it. We do not expect you to find a separate builder. Our service includes moisture testing, professional screeding to level concrete floors, and ply-boarding to stabilise timber floorboards. We ensure your subfloor is laser-level before laying a single tile. Skipping subfloor preparation is the single biggest cause of LVT failure.

Yes. LVT is one of the best flooring choices for underfloor heating. Its thin, dense construction conducts heat efficiently and does not expand or contract like wood. We recommend a maximum total thickness of 6mm for optimal heat transfer, and we use specialist high-temperature adhesives on all glue-down LVT installations over UFH.

es. If you have received a formal written quote from a local approved retailer — including Grosvenor Flooring, Town & Country, Flooring 4 You, Village Carpets or Bramley Carpets — we promise to beat it. Same genuine product, same 5-star fitting, lower price.