LVT is made out of vinyl and feels like plastic. They handle stains and flame differently. Laminate flooring is highly stain-resistant and won't be damaged by limited flame exposure, like a hot ember tossed through a fireplace screen. Some LVT is susceptible to staining and will be damaged by limited flame exposure.

The click and lock vinyl floor system can either be floated or glued down. Primarily, this system requires absolutely no glue because all that is needed is to essentially lock both edges of the flooring together.

Don't walk on your vinyl flooring after installation for at least 48 hours. Click lock vinyls can be walked on immediately, however, glue down planks should be given time to securely set.

Loose Lay vinyl flooring does not require any glue but also does not have a locking system. This vinyl offers the easiest installation as you simply just lay the planks down- one directly next to another – and keep moving forward. It is the simplest method of installation as there is no need for an expansion gap.

That said, loose lay vinyl flooring is absolutely waterproof vinyl flooring if installed correctly.

Loose-lay vinyl has a heavy fiberglass backing that allows the sheet to lay flat on the floor without glue. ... Before installing this or any floor covering, make sure the subfloor is clean, dry, and smooth. The ease of this flooring option makes it a popular choice among homeowners.

The IIC rating and overall acoustical properties makes it well suited for multi-family environments like apartment complexes, as well as commercial settings like corporate office spaces or hallways or hospitality settings including restaurants or hotel guestrooms. Not only that, but loose lay requires less installation time in any setting which ultimately helps to save on cost.

Because we're going to be discussing the way loose lay installation affects these qualities, let's go over its advantages and disadvantages of vinyl plank flooring. Quality LVP is cheaper than hardwood, on average—and unlike hardwood, it's also waterproof and scratch-resistant flooring.