What Are The Different Types Of Vinyl Flooring?

Vinyl flooring is a highly popular product, often giving you the look of more expensive flooring, like hardwood or stone, in a more affordable and practical form. Vinyl flooring is also durable, easy to clean, and resilient, so it’s a top choice for many applications.

As a result, there are several types of vinyl flooring to choose from. Vinyl flooring products typically consist of luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl plank, and sheet vinyl rolls. Between these three types, you’ll find products that are a great option for many applications.

The Types of Vinyl Flooring - and Which Is Right for You

With three main types of vinyl flooring available, it’s important to consider the pros and cons and unique features of each flooring type. Whether you’re looking for a distinctive look or the most budget-friendly option for an upcoming project, there’s a wide range of products to choose from. Determining the type of vinyl flooring that’s right can help narrow down your search.

Luxury Vinyl Tile

Luxury vinyl tile creates a classic look, and you can choose from a wide range of finishes and options to customize the look of your flooring. Many high-quality vinyl tiles are available in various dimensions, including large tiles that make a statement, as well as more traditionally sized tiles that add an elegant look to a space.

For example, the Rosco Tile TV Studio Flooring is a 3x3-foot tile that can quickly cover a larger space. These tiles are designed for a glue-down installation, making them a permanent and distinctive addition to TV studios and news sets. They can be buffed to a glossy shine, and these commercial-quality tiles can withstand the weight of camera dollies.



If you’re looking for a more user-friendly installation, the Envee Tacky Back LVT Laminate Tiles may be a better choice. Measuring 18x18 inches, these tiles feature realistic stone finishes for a luxurious look. Their peel-and-stick backing makes for a DIY-friendly installation that you can perform yourself, quickly transforming the look of your room.

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Luxury vinyl plank flooring offers many of the same benefits as luxury vinyl tiles, but has a distinctive and beautiful style. With luxury vinyl plank flooring, you can get planks that highly resemble real wood flooring planks. However, vinyl plank flooring offers greater water resistance and scratch resistance than real wood flooring, and it’s a more affordable option.

This plank flooring is available in two different installation types. The Envee Rigid Core LVP Laminate Planks feature a tongue and groove and drop lock installation. Since the planks fit together tightly, there’s no need to use adhesive or fasteners, which simplifies and speeds up the installation process. Additionally, these planks are slip-resistant and resistant to stains, mold, and mildew. At the end of their lifespan, they can be entirely recycled.



The Envee Tacky Back LVP Laminate Planks feature a self-adhesive backing for a simplified installation. They’re embossed with highly realistic wood grain textures, and a polyurethane coating adds durability. These planks feature an extra-thick wear layer and are a popular choice for both residential and commercial flooring.

Sheet Vinyl Rolls

If you need to cover a large area, such as a hallway, a large room, or a deck, sheet vinyl rolls are an efficient and economical choice. Sheet vinyl is highly durable and is usually textured for slip resistance. It’s an excellent choice for many commercial installations where you need a long-lasting product and a seam-free installation, but it needs to be installed by a contractor.

Sheet vinyl is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The LonPoint Moonwalk Commercial Vinyl Rolls are designed for indoor use and feature a coin-stamped pattern for slip resistance. They’re ideal for high-traffic areas and are suitable for installation in corporate, retail, education, fitness, and other similar spaces. This flooring is easy to maintain, and it’s available in six color options.



For outdoor installations, consider LonDeck Commercial Vinyl Rolls. Embossed with a rippled texture for traction, this flooring is designed for exterior installations. It can withstand high amounts of traffic and is suitable for use on walking decks, patios, pool decks, and more. This flooring is designed for a permanent installation and should be installed by a contractor.

Shop for Vinyl Flooring at Greatmats

At Greatmats, we carry several types of vinyl flooring suitable for residential and commercial installations. Whether you’re looking for a product for indoor or outdoor use or prefer flooring rolls, tiles, or planks, chances are we’ll have a vinyl flooring option that’s just right for your project.

Contact the Greatmats customer service team today with any questions or to request product samples. We’re happy to help you determine which vinyl flooring product is the best choice for your project.