LVT Flooring VS Stone Flooring: Which is better?

Merino Laminates, January 11, 2022

Stone flooring has been trending in the market for years and has established itself strongly among the buyers. Even though it is a popular flooring option, the luxury vinyl tile (LVT) also comes with a unique set of advantages. Only when we compare LVT and natural stone flooring, we notice that there is a huge difference between the two options. Vinyl tiles are a beautiful, modern, affordable and effective flooring option as compared to stone flooring.

Below, there is a brief differentiation between the two, based on some quantifiable factors that will hopefully help you get a better idea.

Comparison between stone flooring and luxury vinyl tile (LVT)

Quantifiable Features	Stone Flooring	Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring
Durability and Stability	Stone floorings are a strong, durable and stable flooring option.	LVT flooring range is effectively more durable and stable as compared to stone floorings. There are fewer chances of breaking and cracking in its products.
Look and Style	Ceramic or stone flooring lasts forever, but the trends keep on changing. These floorings are expensive and take a lot of time while installation and removal.	LVT range can be easily customized, it is easy to install and can be changed as per the new updated trend.
Applications	The application of stone flooring is limited because of its tough installation process, cost, customization and time consumption.	LVT is moisture-resistant, stable, durable, and comes with endless customization options.
Price	The cost of stone flooring depends on colour, size, and the quality of tiles. It is highly expensive in comparison with LVT.	As compared to natural stone flooring, LVT is less expensive and provides more value.
Environmental Impact	Stone and ceramic tiles are not recyclable and are generally put in the landfill.	The LVT range can be recycled as it contains recyclable materials.

We hope that the aforementioned table gives you a clear understanding of which flooring option would suit your project better. If you are looking for a durable, budget-friendly, and eco-friendly alternative then LVT flooring range works the best.

From environmental standpoint, if you opt for LVT, you will not only get a contemporary design at a lesser price but you will also be contributing to the environment, as it is extremely sustainable. For a wide range of high-end LVT options, you can explore different sections of the product list available on Merino Laminates’ website. Luxury Vinyl Tiles offer different varieties of environment-friendly laminate flooring options that you can choose as per your requirements and budget. Explore the website for more information.