LVT; luxury vinyl flooring; has become one of the most popular flooring choices for Bedford homes over the last decade. It looks like real wood or stone, it is waterproof, warm underfoot, and built to handle everyday family life without showing it. Carpet Plus has been fitting LVT flooring in Bedford since before most people knew what it was called. We supply and install it every week across kitchens, hallways, living rooms, bathrooms and open plan spaces throughout Bedford and Bedfordshire.
Not sure whether LVT or carpet is right for your room? Take a look at our carpet page to compare, or read on to find out everything you need to know about LVT flooring in Bedford.
Why Bedford Homeowners Are Choosing LVT Flooring
The honest answer is that LVT flooring solves a lot of problems at once. Families with kids and pets need something that will not show the damage. People who love the look of wood or stone do not always want the upkeep or the cost. Homeowners with underfloor heating need something compatible. LVT flooring in Bedford is the answer to all of those problems in one product.
- Fully waterproof; suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and hallways
- Warm underfoot and compatible with underfloor heating
- Realistic wood and stone designs that are hard to tell apart from the real thing
- Hardwearing; handles high traffic areas without showing it
- Easy to clean; sweep or mop, nothing complicated
- Individual tiles can be replaced if one is ever damaged
For a full guide, read our post on how to clean LVT flooring
The Brands We Supply and Fit
We work with a range of LVT manufacturers so we can match the right product to your budget and your home. Not every brand suits every job and part of what we do is help you understand the differences rather than pushing whatever has the best margin. The brands we regularly supply and install for LVT flooring in Bedford include:
- Karndean – the premium end of the market with the widest design range. We have held a Karndean account since the early 2000s; one of the first in Bedford to do so. See our dedicated Karndean flooring page for more detail.
- Amtico – another premium brand, similar to Karndean in quality and design range. See our Amtico flooring page for more detail.
- J2 Flooring – excellent quality at a more accessible price point. A strong choice if you want a great finish without the premium brand cost.
- Victoria Carpets LVT (Universal) – reliable, well-priced, and available in a good range of designs. Works well across most domestic projects.
- Brampton Chase – a solid mid-range option with a good selection of wood and stone effects.
- Textures – a practical, competitively priced range that performs well in high traffic areas.
We will always tell you honestly which brand makes the most sense for your project and your budget. There is no point paying for Karndean in a rental property if J2 will do the same job for less.
Gluedown LVT Flooring in Bedford; Why We Recommend It
LVT comes in two installation methods; click and gluedown. We fit gluedown in the vast majority of cases and we are upfront about why.
Gluedown LVT flooring is adhered directly to the subfloor. It sits completely flat, stays put over time, handles temperature changes better, and is the only method that works properly for herringbone and bordered layouts. Click is quicker to lay but it can shift, separate at the joints, and limits your design options significantly. For a permanent installation in a family home, gluedown is the right choice almost every time.
What to Expect When We Fit Your LVT Flooring in Bedford
LVT fitting is more involved than most people realise. The result only looks effortless because the preparation is done properly.
- Lewis comes out to you first; measures up, talks through LVT flooring options and gives a full written quote
- On fitting day we uplift and remove the existing floor
- The subfloor is checked and prepared; we will let you know in advance if screeding or hardboarding is needed and factor it into the quote
- LVT is laid using the correct adhesive with tight joints and precise cuts
- All thresholds, trims and finishing details are done as part of the job
- We clean up fully and move furniture back into place
- No hidden extras; everything is in the quote before we start
Not Sure if LVT is Right for You?
If you are still weighing up your options, we also supply and fit carpet, laminate flooring, and Karndean flooring in Bedford. Take a look at our flooring options guide for a plain English comparison of all the main flooring types.
Visit Our Showroom or Book a Free Home Visit
We have LVT flooring samples from all the brands we supply at our Castle Road showroom in Bedford. You are welcome to come in and browse at any time we are open. Or if it is easier, Lewis can come to you with samples so you can see exactly how each one looks in your own light against your own walls. No charge, no obligation.
107 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QP. Call 01234 634516 or book online below.
