This Old House

Is luxury vinyl right for you?

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REALISTIC LOOKS Manufacturers have made huge strides in replicating the look of wood flooring, with improved high-definition photo-printed imagery, as well as edges milled with micro-bevels that mimic those found on prefinished hardwood. Some stone-look tiles can even be finished with grout.

✚ Luxury vinyl offers some slight give underfoot, so it can be more comfortable to stand on

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