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The Daily Insight

What thickness vinyl flooring is best?

Author

Andrew Mclaughlin

Updated on February 25, 2026

In this case, the thicker the plank/tile, or sheet, the sturdier it is. The rule of thumb is to use 4mm to 6mm thickness in heavily used areas of the house and 4mm and below for areas like the bedroom.

Do you put underlay under vinyl flooring?

Underlay. Most vinyl floors don’t need an underlay. If the surface you’re laying on is level and smooth, a well-cushioned vinyl floor should be fine on its own. Our Luxury Vinyl Click flooring is laid using the same as technique as laminate options in that it’s loose laid creating a “floating floor”.

Why room Hero vinyl flooring?

Rippling softly across the floor, these designs look fantastic when Room Hero colour matched within your room space. A real luxury pattern vinyl flooring and all the hassle of installation is removed when your design is laid out on a roll. With the geometric flooring designs, we’re adding in bold lines to fuse drama with impact and focus.

Why choose our unique vinyl flooring?

For an interesting and eclectic adjustment to your flooring game, we give you unique vinyl flooring. In so many styles you won’t have an easy time choosing just one, this collection of vinyl flooring will accent your kitchen, bathroom, or wherever, in ways you never thought possible.

Is vinyl making a comeback?

As George Clarke himself said, vinyl is back! If a room has a predominant single colour theme – pastel green in your bathroom perhaps or yellow in the kitchen – your choice of design can either complement or contrast this shade.

What is the most waterproof vinyl flooring?

#1. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Perhaps the most popular waterproof vinyl flooring option is LVP, or luxury vinyl plank. And what makes luxury vinyl plank (LVP) different from luxury vinyl tile (LVT)? The way it looks! Vinyl plank is a hardwood floor alternative —aka faux wood flooring.