Luxury vinyl tiles care guide

• Luxury vinyl flooring is wonderfully simple to clean and many floors will require little more than a regular brush and mop.
• Vacuum regularly or sweep with a soft brush to remove loose debris.
• Wash weekly to get rid of stains. Never soak the floor but use a well wrung out mop or damp cloth to clean the surface instead.

• Use a damp cloth with hot water and a mild detergent to lift the stain or mark.
• Never soak or wet the floor, but use a well wrung out mop or cloth to wipe at the stain.
• If this does not work, try using a soft bristled brush to remove the mark. Use only gentle movements to rub at the stain so as not to damage the surface of the vinyl tiles.
• For an alternative approach, chemicals and cleaning agents can be used to remove stubborn stains. However, you need to make sure these chemicals are suitable for use on LVT flooring and are safe for use in your home.
• Always wipe the surface of the floor thoroughly with a damp cloth using clean water after use.
• Dry thoroughly before letting children or animals back into the room.
• We wouldn’t advise you to use aggressive cleaning agents on your LVT floor, or to use steam cleaners or to let puddles of water remain after cleaning.

• Placing doormats at all entrances to a home will help to trap dirt and moisture. Large doormats at main entrances will significantly reduce dirt from outside being spread around your home and onto your luxury tiles. The doormats themselves should be cleaned regularly.
• To keep your flooring looking its best, shutting blinds or curtains to prevent extreme sunlight can help to slow or prevent discolouring or the fading of vinyl tiles.

• To maintain the lavish finish of luxury vinyl tiles, you will need to remove food stains, grease or liquid spills as soon as they happen, where possible. Fortunately, this can often be done using cleaning fluids and a damp cloth, although you should always check the label to make sure the cleaning solutions are compatible with the flooring.
• Remember that some cleaners contain chemicals that can cause the floor to become slippery, so it’s vital to limit the amount that is used.
• Similarly, wax should not be used with vinyl flooring as this can make the floor slippery and can dull the appearance of the tiles. You should also check that any cleaning chemicals are safe for use with vinyl floors and check they are suitable for homes with animals or children.

• The main ingredient you’ll need for your repair is called epoxy resin, a clear liquid that will dry out to create a hard filling for the hole or scratch in your LVT.
• Next, to get the colour right, find an acrylic artist’s paint that matches the colour of the luxury vinyl tile that needs to be repaired.
• Mix the epoxy resin with the artist’s paint and place it in the hole or scratch you wish to fill.

Level out the mixture, removing any excess and then leave the repair to dry.

• Use a blow dryer or heat gun to loosen the adhesive under the tile which it holds it in place. This will allow you to remove the tile from the floor entirely.
• Then wipe the floor beneath the tile clean before replacing the removed tile with a new one that is cut to size and glued down in place.
• Make sure the new tile matches your existing flooring and align any patterns on the floor to achieve a professional result.
• Use a rolling pin or floor roller to ensure that the new tile sticks firmly into place and to prevent any air bubbles, lumps or bumps from appearing in the surface and causing a potential trip hazard.

  Vacuum regularly

  Sweep with a soft broom

  Put doormats and rugs by doors

  Keep pets’ nails trimmed

  Over wet the LVT if attempting to remove stains

  Use wax

  Use a steam mop

  Drag furniture across your LVT

  Place in direct sunlight