{"id":211,"date":"2026-10-05T06:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flooringculture.com\/blog\/?p=211"},"modified":"2026-10-05T06:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:45:44","slug":"is-lvt-the-same-as-lvp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flooringculture.com\/blog\/is-lvt-the-same-as-lvp\/","title":{"rendered":"Is LVT the Same as LVP?"},"content":{"rendered":"

LVT vs LVP: learn the real difference, how each looks, and which suits your space. See waterproof options from Flooring Culture<\/a>.<\/h1>\n

Is LVT the Same as LVP? The Difference Explained<\/h2>\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> LVT<\/strong> and LVP<\/strong> are very similar, but they are not exactly the same. LVT<\/strong> means luxury vinyl tile<\/em> and LVP<\/strong> means luxury vinyl plank<\/em>. The difference is mostly shape:<\/em> LVT comes in tile-shaped pieces, often with a stone or concrete look, while LVP comes in long, narrow planks that look like wood. They are made in the same way and both belong to the luxury vinyl<\/strong> family.<\/p>\n

LVT vs LVP at a glance<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nLVT (luxury vinyl tile)<\/strong><\/th>\nLVP (luxury vinyl plank)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Shape<\/td>\nSquare or rectangular tiles<\/td>\nLong, narrow planks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common look<\/td>\nStone, ceramic, concrete, marble<\/td>\nHardwood, oak, walnut, hickory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical use<\/td>\nBathrooms, kitchens, entryways<\/td>\nLiving rooms, bedrooms, whole-home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Construction<\/td>\nSame layers as LVP<\/td>\nSame layers as LVT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waterproof?<\/td>\nDepends on the core<\/td>\nDepends on the core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Why people mix up the two terms<\/h3>\n