Luckily, rugs are completely fine to place on vinyl plank floors – and a great way to add a pop of color and pattern to a space. Just make sure to avoid rugs with a rubber backing, as this could damage your floor.
While vinyl usually durable and low maintenance, it can be damaged by certain materials found in many rug pads. Rubber, both the natural and synthetic, is not safe to use with vinyl floors because it reacts with the chemicals found in vinyl and causes staining.
You can look at rugs with natural backings, such as cotton, jute, and woven backings. As is the case for all vinyl floors, in some cases, plasticizers in rubber and latex can react with our planks in ways that discolor the flooring.
Neither natural or synthetic rubber or latex-backed rugs should be used on any type of vinyl flooring. They can react with the top layers of the vinyl floor and cause discoloration or staining, potentially resulting in permanent damage to the floor.
While a non-slip backing on the rug can provide some grip, it is still recommended to use a rug pad for extra cushioning and protection for your vinyl floors.
Felt Pads. Felt pads are a popular choice for protecting LVP floors and are well-suited for use on chairs, tables, sofas, and other furniture. Felt furniture pads come in a range of sizes and thicknesses, allowing you to customize your protection based on your furniture size and weight.
Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner – Yes, Pine Sol on vinyl floors is a fine option; however, use sparingly with water. Do not oversaturate your vinyl floors with too much water, use just enough to disinfect the floors.
Avoid using ammonia-based cleaning solutions. Don't use bleach as an overall vinyl floor cleaner. Keep away from highly abrasive scrubbers or detergents on vinyl. They can damage the floor, causing cracks or scratches.
While vinyl planks can hold heavy furniture, there are a few ways to protect them if you want to be extra careful. Rugs: Exposure to excessive moisture, sunlight or heat could potentially stress vinyl flooring. A rug can be a stylish addition to vinyl floors whilst offering added protection for the centre of the room.
Rubber-backed or latex-backed mats should not be used directly on a luxury vinyl floor unless they are marked “colorfast” by the mat manufacturer. Many of these products contain chemicals in the non-slip backing which can permanently stain the floor.
Steam cleaning can be an effective cleaning method for many flooring types but luxury vinyl plank, or LVP, is not one. While you can choose a product that is 100% impervious to water, the product cannot stand up to both water and the intense heat that steam cleaning produces.
The FlexClean can be used on carpets, rugs, hardwood, tile, laminate, concrete, marble, vinyl and more. The best bit is that you don't even have to change machine or cleaning solutions between floors.
The simple answer is No. Polypropylene Rugs are not safe for vinyl floors. In general, vinyl floors resist staining and scuffing, but upon contact with polypropylene, they will turn discoloured as a result of a chemical reaction.
Our latex-free, rubber-free thermoplastic resin backing is safe for luxury vinyl plank floors. However, we always recommend double-checking with the flooring manufacturer to be sure.
Durability: Don't let this confuse you - luxury vinyl flooring is still a very durable product. However, it is made of softer materials and is sensitive to scratches and gouges. Indentations from heavy items like furniture are also a concern.
Daily movement will eventually cut into your flooring and tear the vinyl. However, this doesn't mean you can't use any furniture that has wheels entirely. The easiest way to protect your vinyl flooring is to place either a rug or a PVC chair mat underneath the seating area at your desk.
How Much Weight Can Vinyl Plank Flooring Withstand? A single vinyl plank can handle up to 500 pounds of weight. Of course, it's important to note that most heavy furniture, like a refrigerator, is much larger than a single vinyl plank. Its weight will be evenly distributed between several planks and not just one.
I always recommend using a rug pad when you have a rug placed on hard flooring (like laminate flooring, tile floors, and hardwood flooring). Not only does a rug pad prevent your area rug from slipping around on the hard surface, but it protects your flooring.
The rug pad should be about one inch less than your rug size on all four sides. So if the size of your rug size is 8'x10', then the rug pad size should be 7'10”x9'10”, a total of two inches less in each dimension, which is the same as one inch less on all four sides.
Use natural weave doormats or rugs on your vinyl floors to keep away from debris and dust into your home. Avoid using mats or rugs that are backed with latex or rubber that could cause permanent damage to flooring. Use floor protectors under furniture legs to prevent vinyl from scratching and scuffing.