Vinyl Wood Flooring

Think about it – there are no harmful chemicals used in the production of this flooring material and it is constructed with great care to ensure that it will stand the test of time.

Types and Species of vinyl wood flooring

There are several different vinyl wood-type products becoming more and more popular each year. No matter which flooring material you choose, there is no right or wrong answer.

The best vinyl wood products for your home can be selected based on different customer needs; therefore, there is no one right or wrong answer.

Here are the different types available:

• Engineered
• Parquet
• Laminate
• Residential
• Commercial

Engineered vinyl wood flooring: Engineered Vinyl Wood Flooring is a beautiful addition to your home. It’s made with the realistic look of wood flooring but constructed with the durability of vinyl. Engineered vinyl is sandwiched between two upper layers of long-lasting and easy-to-clean vinyl. This product offers the best of both worlds: strength and beauty that never need to be refinished!

Parquet vinyl wood flooring: Many homeowners choose to install vinyl wood flooring for its realistic looks. The Parquet collection features a contemporary “hand-scraped” design, which can be worn by the busy household and the more affluent furnishings. Vinyl flooring is easy to care for and maintain, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic rooms.

Laminate vinyl wood flooring: Laminate wood flooring provides the appearance of solid hardwood in a wide variety of styles, colours, and textures. Laminate is a great alternative to solid wood flooring for homes with pets or heavy foot traffic, as you can easily clean up pet hair and dirt from laminate. Laminate is also an affordable option for adding warmth and beauty to your home.

Residential vinyl wood flooring: Residential vinyl wood floors give the beauty of wood with the durability and easy maintenance of vinyl. Ideal for higher-traffic areas, these fashionable, low-maintenance floors feature a realistic wood appearance with bevelled edges and end-matching tongue-and-groove boards that create a seamless look. They’re also backed by a lifetime warranty against individual floorboard defects such as warping, cracking, or curling, so your floors will look good throughout their duration period.

Commercial vinyl wood flooring: Commercial vinyl flooring in residential styles can now be used for a variety of applications in your home. Durable, easy to clean, and affordable, you can choose from a wide array of designs including those resembling hardwood, bamboo, slate, stone, and cork. Makes a great alternative to marble or stone floors.

Vinyl wood flooring species

No matter what species of hardwood you choose, wood floors are considered the gold standard of flooring surfaces and add value to a home. According to some sources, wood floors last a lifetime (with proper maintenance) and gain character over time.

Hence, it’s not surprising that this flooring option is so popular! Choosing between traditional hardwood or exotic hardwood species depends on construction type (solid or engineered). We’ll showcase the most common hardwood species below to make your decision just a little easier!

• Cherry Wood Flooring
• Oak Wood Flooring
• Walnut Wood Floor
• Ash Wood Flooring
• Beech Wood Flooring
• Acacia Wood Flooring
• Ebony Wood Flooring
• Cedar Wood Flooring
• Alder Wood Flooring
• Teak Wood Flooring
• Hickory Wood Flooring

Cherry Wood Flooring: Cherry wood is beautiful, high-quality flooring. The grain is tight and uniform, the finish is smooth, and the colour ranges from pinkish-red tones to dark brown. It’s a hearty hardwood, with lots of natural oils that make it water-resistant, so cherry floors stand up well to spills and scratches. When properly cared for, cherry will last a lifetime.

Colours available

• Brown
• Neutral
• Red

Areas of application

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Halls
• Living Rooms

Oak Wood Flooring: Oak is definitely the most popular type of wood flooring throughout the world. One of its many characteristics is its beautiful grain. Oakwood contains a very fine and well-defined texture that is easy to recognize in any flooring design. Oakwood is also harder and stronger than other types of lumber, thus it is tougher and long-lasting. Aside from all these benefits, oak wood floors are inexpensive too. They make your home more luxurious because they look great with any kind of furniture arrangement.

Colours available

• Brown
• Neutral
• Gray
• White
• Beige

Areas of application

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Halls
• Living Rooms

Walnut Wood Floor: You’ll love the way your home looks with our Walnut Wood Flooring. These durable boards feature a vintage look and will work beautifully in any room of your house, thanks to their colour and unique grain pattern. Great for high traffic areas like kitchens and living rooms, these wood floors are easy to install, making them an excellent choice for do-it-yourself projects. The natural elements give each piece of wood flooring a distinct and beautiful tone, giving any room the touch of character that only real wood can provide.

Colours Available

• Brown
• Beige

Areas of application

• Bathrooms
• Living Rooms
• Kitchens
• Halls

Ash Wood Flooring: Ash is a medium-density wood that is known for its straight grain and subtle flame figure, and is a great choice for your rustic space. Ash is extremely versatile, with an abundance of uses. It can be stained to blend with and complement other woods or left unfinished to radiate warmth. Ash is naturally resistant to fungal decay making it ideal for use in high moisture spaces, such as in bathrooms.

colours Available

• Gray
• Beige

Areas of application

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms

Beech Wood Flooring: Beech is a hardwood known for its distinctive grain and versatility. Its multidimensional tones include creamy white, warm chestnut brown, and rich honey gold hues. This natural wood flooring is also resilient to insects and moisture, making it an ideal choice for above-ground areas like kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms.

Colours available

• Natural
• warm chestnut brown
• honey gold

Areas of application

• Kitchens
• Dining
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms

Acacia Wood Flooring: Acacia wood is a rich, luxurious hardwood engineered for flooring. It is a perfect choice for any room in your home where quality, durability, and beauty are high priorities. Acacia is a warm-toned alternative to oak, with its own unique grain and natural variations. You can take it from the rugged vibes of rustic cabins to the classic atmosphere of traditional homes, all while preserving the natural beauty of wood.

colours available

• Brown
• Natural

Areas of application

• Kitchens
• Dining
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Bathrooms
• Halls

Ebony Wood Flooring: Ebony wood flooring is available in hard and soft finishes for your home’s floors. The colour variation of this product is the natural colour of the wood and not a stain. This flooring comes with an attached underlayment to protect the subfloor from moisture damage. It’s great for high-traffic areas like bedrooms and family rooms. This flooring is pre-finished to allow simple installation that can be done in a day or two.

Colours available

• Natural
• Gray

Area of application

• Living Rooms
• Bathrooms
• Halls

Cedar Wood Flooring: Cedar Wood Flooring will give your home a modern traditional feel. This type of flooring is naturally resistant to many pests like termites and beetles, waterproof, mould, and mildew resistant, easy to clean, and easy to install. Not only does cedarwood allow for some flexibility in design creativity, but it also allows you to step away from the trends. For example, if you currently have carpeting in your room and think about changing it out for wood flooring then cedar is the best alternative, as both varieties can be stained dark; therefore creating a warm aura in your home.

colours available

• White
• Brown

Areas of application

• Dining
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Bathrooms

Alder Wood Flooring: Alder wood floors are milled from a single piece of wood making them durable and stable. Alder hardwood floor features a Euro-tone finish that enhances the natural colour and grain of the wood giving it a rich, uniform finish that’s easy to maintain.

Colours available

• Brown
• Natural

Areas of application

• Dining
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Bathrooms

Teak Wood Flooring: Teak wood flooring is the ideal choice for people who want their floors to last and look great. Teak is highly resistant to water, making it a perfect addition to any region that sees lots of moisture or rain. Not only does teak resist water, but it can also tolerate some direct sunlight as well, which means that you’ll be able to install this product in an area of your home where you tend to like to have more light, such as near your kitchen or outside.

Colours available

• Gold
• Yellow

Areas of application

• Dining
• Living Rooms
• Kitchen

Hickory Wood Flooring: With a wide variety of styles and colours available, Hickory hardwood flooring gives any room a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere. Finished with the same resilience and extended durability of our legendary TigerWood line, this assortment of top-quality solid hickory is engineered to provide you with a luxurious look and feel for years to come. Whether it’s used for remodelling or building new homes, the warm and inviting warmth of TigerWood Hickory will make your living space one that’s truly envied.

colours available

• Blonde
• Brown

Areas of application

• Dining
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Bathrooms
• Kitchen
• Halls

Vinyl wood flooring designs

Having learned about the various wood flooring types available, it’s time we take a look at the different styles or designs available. There are many different styles of vinyl wood flooring, so it’s often hard to decide what style of flooring to choose.

However, when choosing vinyl wood, you should take into consideration the material (sometimes called veneer), the style (sometimes called decorative moulding), the style in which the wood grain runs (sometimes called grain pattern or grain direction), and any other characteristics that might affect the look of your flooring.

Here are the styles available;

• Horizontal stripes
• Herringbone parquet
• Chevron parquet
• Wood mosaic
• Plank

Horizontal strips: Horizontal strips of genuine hardwood give this listing flooring a unique and inviting appearance that is instantly recognizable and stylish. It’s perfect for the kitchen, entertaining area, living room, or anywhere else where hardwood flooring can provide an elegant foundation for your home. Available with a variety of attractive colours to suit any taste.

Herringbone parquet: Herringbone parquet Vinyl wood flooring  Fantastic Vinyl plank flooring creates a unique, richly toned effect inspired by parquet patterns. The Herringbone Vinyl design has the look of hardwood but is more durable and less susceptible to scratches than regular wood floors. Our Herringbone pattern is available in 5 colours: Warm Walnut, Brown Sugar, Espresso, Spice, and Java.

Chevron parquet: Chevron parquet Vinyl wood flooring Designs is designed to bring the beauty of natural wood into your space without sacrificing versatility and durability. This vinyl flooring is 15-times more wear-resistant than real hardwood making it extremely durable, ideal for heavy-traffic areas such as bedrooms or family rooms. It features a versatile colour that can coordinate with any decorating style, thanks to its 8-in. multi-use bevel edge that allows you to install this product in a manner that best compliments your room.

Wood mosaic: Wood mosaic sheets come in various patterns and at different price points. Crafted with realism in mind, our vinyl wood flooring has the texture, look, and feel of natural hardwood. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, basements, and more!

Plank: Plank is a tough vinyl floor covering that replaces traditional wood floors. It is easy to install and perfect for any area of your home, including the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room.

Vinyl wood flooring finishes

Vinyl wood flooring is a great choice for a variety of reasons. You can choose the look that matches your minimalist values. You can match the feel of the surrounding space with solid wood panelling. Or, go for a brighter, more lively look with bright green or yellow tones. Look for vinyl finishes that have been treated to improve both durability and beauty over regular wood finishes.

Here are some finishes you can find;

• Oiled wood floor finish
• Stained wood floor finish
• Water-Based Polyurethane finish
• waxed wood finish

Oiled wood floor finishes: Oiled wood floors are known for their durability, hardness, and outstanding character. This flooring can stand up to the tugs and tumbles of children and pets while still looking fresh and natural. It resists moisture better than hardwood floors because it’s composed of more than 40% solid wood fibres; that makes it less likely to warp or twist under even the heaviest foot traffic, which makes this wood flooring a great option in homes with lots of children and pets.

Stained wood floor finishes: Stained wood floors bring a homey feeling to your cabin. The durable hardwood construction with a stained wood floor finish creates a warm inviting space that is perfect for year-round comfort and relaxation.

Water-Based Polyurethane wood finish: This collection of water-based polyurethane (PUR) wood finish flooring is perfect for areas that require both sound and moisture protection like basements, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and mudrooms.

Waxed wood finish: Waxed wood is already naturally water and stain-resistant!  The dark, semi-gloss finish helps hide scratches. A few of its other benefits include longevity, durability, low maintenance, eco-friendliness, and a strong scent reminiscent of a natural forest. The best flooring finish for bathrooms and kitchens may not be wax. It will also scratch and scuff, but these can be easily buffed out and covered with another coat of wax.

Moisture-Cure Urethane finish: The Moisture-Cure Urethane finish is a five-step process that results in a tough, high abrasion, and scuff-resistant finish. The first two coats form an under-coating foundation that seals the wood pores, providing a solid surface for the subsequent coats.

The urethane ingredient then attracts the moisture from the humid air and bonds it to the surface of the furniture. Just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you will love how this finish feels in your hand—smooth as glass!

The main applications for moisture-cure urethane are bowling alleys, dance halls, dining rooms, and other commercial settings where its high gloss appearance, resistance to wear, and strength outweigh its drawbacks.

Vinyl flooring Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages

• Quite affordable
• Very durable
• Waterproof
• Convincing prints

Disadvantages

• Not real wood
• Struggles to replicate the texture of real wood
• Not great for resale

Vinyl flooring is a good choice for heavily trafficked rooms in your house, as you can see. Because of its longevity, low cost, and ease of maintenance, it’s an excellent choice for home improvement projects.

Vinyl offers a wide variety of styles and finishes, as well as a multitude of design options. Make an appointment with Wood Floors Direct if you want more help selecting flooring. We’ll be happy to walk you through our vinyl flooring options.