Vinyl Flooring That Looks Like Wood
Hardwood has been the most popular flooring look in home design for many years, so much so that almost all other flooring categories replicate it. Ceramic and porcelain tile, laminate, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), sheet vinyl, and other flooring materials often resemble the look of natural wood.
 
LVT planks, also known as LVP, do an outstanding job mimicking hardwood since natural hardwood also comes in planks. In recent years, improved textures and new rigid cores have made vinyl flooring that looks like wood one of the most versatile and prevalent flooring options. 
 
 

Benefits of Wood Look Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring that looks like wood often performs better than wood, especially in damp areas. Vinyl is also more affordable than hardwood, and if you install it yourself, the savings can add up. Vinyl is easy to install, making for a great DIY project, especially in a small room. Let’s look at a few more benefits of vinyl flooring.

Softness and Warmth

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Vinyl flooring wood looks can offer more comfort and warmth underfoot than natural hardwood. The resilience of vinyl makes the flooring a bit softer, and the softer the flooring, the warmer it feels to the touch. Opt for luxury vinyl tile with a WPC (wood plastic composite) core or sheet vinyl if you want soft, warm floors. However, luxury vinyl planks are your best option if you want a look closely resembling natural wood plank flooring. A high-quality underlayment will add additional cushion and thermal comfort to vinyl flooring.

Scratch and Stain Resistance

High-quality LVP resembling wood can offer greater durability than hardwood, especially LVP with an SPC (stone, plastic, composite) core. Enhanced scratch and stain resistance make vinyl a better choice than hardwood for families with children and pets or light commercial applications.

Fully Waterproof

When hardwood from trees is made into flooring, it retains some of its ability to expand and contract with changes in moisture. Too much humidity or standing water can cause hardwood flooring to bow or cup, causing substantial damage.
 
Since vinyl is inherently water resistant, vinyl flooring resembling wood provides superior performance against moisture. Some vinyl flooring products, with sealed joints, seams, and edges, are even entirely waterproof, helping to protect the subfloor below. 
 

Types of Vinyl Flooring that look like wood

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As mentioned, luxury vinyl planks (LVP) look the most like natural wood flooring. Still, vinyl sheets and tiles emulate wood, though less effectively than LVP, which replicates the size and shape of milled wood planks. 

Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring

While all vinyl products are water resistant, some high-quality vinyl plank flooring is completely waterproof, allowing homeowners to have the look of hardwood in damp areas like bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, and basements.

Oak Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

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Oak is one of the most popular hardwood flooring species; right now, white oak is in especially high demand. Luxury vinyl plank flooring can emulate any oak look with impressive authenticity but with the convenience and durability of vinyl.

SPC Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Rigid LVT and LVP come in two different types, either with an SPC core or a WPC core. SPC stands for stone plastic composite, while WPC stands for wood plastic composite. Due to the stone content, luxury plank flooring with an SPC core is exceptionally durable and may cost slightly less than WPC. It is also less costly and more durable than most hardwood options.

WPC Vinyl Plank Flooring

Rigid vinyl plank flooring with a WPC core is more resilient than SPC, offering more comfort and warmth underfoot, although the tradeoff also makes it less durable. It is also slightly more expensive than vinyl planks with an SPC core. 

Wood Look Vinyl for Interiors

Designers use wood looks in all types of residential and commercial spaces. Vinyl flooring can replicate nearly any wood species, from light to dark, in various wood grain patterns. LVT and LVP options suit any design, from clear, light Scandinavian woods to the look of rough-hewn reclaimed lumber for farmhouse décor.
 
The high performance of today’s options makes vinyl flooring viable for just about any setting, including damp areas and basements. 
 
Wood Look Vinyl for Bathroom Flooring

Bathroom Flooring That Looks Like Wood

Luxury vinyl tiles and planks  give homeowners the authentic look of hardwood in bathrooms where hardwood floors would likely fail. Water wipes up easily with vinyl, and waterproof vinyl can also help protect subfloors from damage.
 
Vinyl sheet flooring with a wood pattern may be a good alternative for bathroom renovations on a tight budget.
 

Living Room Flooring That Looks Like Wood

Wood-look LVT and LVP are especially popular in living areas. Perfect for active families, pet owners, or rental properties, luxury vinyl provides the beauty of hardwood that homeowners and renters want, but with enhanced durability and easier maintenance LVT with an SPC core is an excellent choice for living areas that sustain heavy traffic. 

Kitchen Flooring That Looks Like Wood

Designers use wood looks in all types of residential and commercial spaces. Vinyl flooring can replicate nearly any wood species, from light to dark, in various wood grain patterns. LVT and LVP options suit any design, from clear, light Scandinavian woods to the look of rough-hewn reclaimed lumber for farmhouse décor.
 
The high performance of today’s options makes vinyl flooring viable for just about any setting, including damp areas and basements. 
 

Bedroom Flooring That Looks Like Wood

Bedroom Flooring That Looks Like Wood

Hardwood gives a bedroom a warm look, but luxury vinyl planks that look like wood provide a similar high-end look but with even more warmth underfoot—layer on an area rug for an even cozier design.

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If you’re looking for alternative wood flooring, HFLOR by LX Hausys offers luxury vinyl planks and tiles in natural hardwood looks, in step with today’s home interior design trends. If you need help with your flooring selection or have any questions, an LX Hausys representative will gladly help. Use our contact form to connect with an expert who will promptly respond by email. 

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