Standard vinyl flooring differs from luxury vinyl tile in the following manners: Wear Layer – Luxury Vinyl Tile has a wear layer that acts like a barrier which protects the material from wear and tear. This makes it ideal for high-traffic areas and homes with pets. Layer Count – Standard Vinyl has fewer layers than Luxury Vinyl flooring in general. Appearance – The fewer layers and inferior methods of construction make Luxury Vinyl Floors have more visual details, enhancing the beautiful design of the floor. Luxury vinyl flooring also usually comes with a gorgeous finish that will protect the looks of the floor over time. Installation – Standard vinyl flooring comes in large sheets that have to stick to the subfloor with glue. Although you can also install luxurious vinyl flooring using the same types of adhesive peel, there’s also an additional “click” method, which allows installation by clicking the joints of the tiles/planks together. Another option could be to combine flooring styles in a plank and herringbone mix. This comes with the benefits of adding interest and dividing an open space room into distinct areas. Creating a border will help to hide uneven walls and complement the minimalist style, whilst ladder or bookend patterns rotate the battens to a 90-degree angle to produce a wide border that looks stunning in bigger rooms.