Choosing vinyl floors for a bedroom

Vinyl flooring is a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms due to its high resistance to moisture. However, it has several characteristics, which make it an equally great flooring choice for bedrooms. Vinyl is durable, warm underfoot, sound-absorbing, easy to clean and install and they come in a wide range of designs and colours. They look and feel great, and best of all, vinyl floors are relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to alternative bedroom flooring options such as hardwood and engineered wood flooring.

Benefits of vinyl flooring in bedrooms

Pros of using vinyl flooring in bedrooms

• Comfortable and warm underfoot
• Easy to clean
• Easy to install
• Affordable
• Available in many designs and colours

Comfortable and warm underfoot – Vinyl offers good thermal properties which provide a warm feeling underfoot. They can also feel cushioned underfoot, which is a welcome feeling for bare feet on bedroom floors. For even higher warmth and comfort underfoot, choose textile backed vinyl flooring.

Easy to clean – Vinyl only requires a simple cleaning routine. Vacuuming, sweeping or wiping with a damp mop moistened with warm water and a neutral detergent is all that’s needed to keep your bedroom floors looking great.

Easy to install – Installation methods vary depending on the vinyl product you choose; however, vinyl is one of the easiest floors to install yourself without the need for a professional. Depending on the size of the area, you can generally install a vinyl floor within a day.

Affordable – Vinyl is relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to alternative bedroom flooring options such as solid and engineered wood.

vailable in many designs and colours – Vinyl has enormous design potential, providing you with the freedom and flexibility to create bedroom flooring perfectly matched to your design style preferences.

Drawbacks of vinyl flooring in bedrooms

Cons of using vinyl flooring in bedrooms

• Difficult to repair

Dragging heavy bedroom furniture across the floor could result in deep scratches or tears. If this does happen, it's challenging to make spot repairs, and in most cases, the entire bedroom floor would need to be ripped out and replaced.

To reduce the risk of damage, we recommend our Starfloor Click luxury vinyl tile collections. Thanks to the Extreme protection treatment, they’re exceptionally durable and the flooring requires minimal maintenance.