Love the look of hardwood, but want a floor that’s easier to maintain? Luxury vinyl flooring offers realistic wood and stone designs with practical performance for everyday living. At McCalls Carpet One Floor & Home, we’ve been helping Tennessee homeowners find flooring for their homes since 1986, with showrooms in Nashville and Franklin. Our local flooring experts are here to help you compare luxury vinyl flooring options and find the right fit for your home.
Visit your nearest McCalls Carpet One showroom in the Greater Nashville area to explore our luxury vinyl flooring selection in person.
Luxury vinyl is a versatile flooring choice that balances design, comfort, and everyday performance. Depending on the product you select, benefits can include:
Luxury vinyl comes in several formats, each creating a different look and flooring experience. Our Nashville and Franklin flooring specialists can help you compare these options based on your room, design preferences, and performance needs.
Luxury vinyl plank is designed to recreate the appearance of hardwood using detailed grain patterns, texture, and natural-looking color variation.
Luxury vinyl tile recreates the appearance of ceramic, stone, concrete, and other tile surfaces in a resilient flooring construction.
Sheet vinyl is installed in larger sections, creating a continuous resilient flooring surface with fewer seams than many plank or tile installations.
Luxury vinyl and laminate flooring are both popular choices for homeowners who want realistic hardwood looks with easier maintenance. While they can appear similar, their construction and performance characteristics differ.
| Feature | Luxury Vinyl | Laminate |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Layered resilient construction with a protective wear layer and printed design layer | Layered construction with a wood-based core, printed design layer, and protective top layer |
| Water Performance | Many waterproof and moisture-resistant options available | Water-resistant and waterproof options available depending on the product |
| Design | Realistic wood, stone, and tile looks | Primarily realistic hardwood looks, with some stone- and tile-inspired designs |
| Flooring Feel | Softer, more resilient surface with some flexibility | Firmer hard-surface feel with a rigid construction |
| Scratch Resistance | Scratch-resistant options for everyday household activity | Strong resistance to scratches and everyday surface wear |
| Room Suitability | Suitable for living spaces and moisture-prone rooms when the appropriate product is selected | Suitable for everyday living spaces, with waterproof products available for additional areas of the home |
Both floors offer realistic designs and straightforward maintenance, but their construction and performance differ. Luxury vinyl offers resilient construction and a wide selection of waterproof options, while laminate provides a firmer surface with strong scratch resistance and realistic wood looks.
Kitchens and bathrooms require flooring that can handle frequent spills, splashes, and humidity. Waterproof luxury vinyl can be a practical choice for these spaces when the selected product is approved by the manufacturer for the intended room.
LVP allows homeowners to bring a hardwood-inspired look into kitchens and bathrooms, while LVT can recreate stone or ceramic tile. Both give you additional design flexibility without relying on traditional wood or tile flooring.
Luxury vinyl can also be a practical option for homes with dogs and cats. Certain products are designed with scratch-resistant or stain-resistant surfaces, while waterproof construction can make accidental spills and pet messes easier to manage.
Regular sweeping or vacuuming helps remove pet hair and tracked-in dirt. For deeper cleaning, follow the flooring manufacturer’s recommendations and use products approved for your specific floor.
Luxury vinyl is available in designs ranging from classic hardwood looks to contemporary stone and tile visuals. Popular choices for Middle Tennessee homes include:
Professional installation helps your new luxury vinyl floor look consistent and perform according to the manufacturer’s requirements. Our professional flooring installers handle important details such as subfloor preparation, layout, transitions, and the installation requirements of the specific product you select.
We’ll help you plan your project from flooring selection through installation, so you know what to expect before your new floors go in. For added peace of mind, qualifying installations are backed by The Beautiful Guarantee®: if you don’t love your new floor, we’ll replace it for free.
Shopping locally gives you the opportunity to compare flooring samples in person and get guidance from a team familiar with homes throughout Nashville, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee.
McCalls Carpet One Floor & Home can help you compare luxury vinyl flooring and choose a product that makes sense for your home. Visit one of our Nashville or Franklin showrooms to see flooring samples in person and speak with our local flooring team.
Schedule a free estimate with our local flooring team to start planning your luxury vinyl flooring project and take the next step toward new floors.
We proudly serve Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Murfreesboro, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.
Many luxury vinyl products are waterproof, while others are moisture resistant. Performance varies by product, so it is important to choose flooring approved for the room where it will be installed.
Yes. Many waterproof luxury vinyl products are designed for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other moisture-prone spaces. Always confirm that the specific flooring is approved by the manufacturer for its intended location.
It can be. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and stain-resistant luxury vinyl options are available for households with dogs and cats. Our flooring specialists can help you compare products based on the needs of your home.
Luxury vinyl plank, or LVP, is designed to resemble hardwood planks, while luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, typically recreates stone, ceramic tile, concrete, and other tile-inspired surfaces.
Yes. McCalls Carpet One Floor & Home offers professional luxury vinyl flooring installation in Nashville, Franklin, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. Qualifying installations are also backed by The Beautiful Guarantee® for added peace of mind.
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