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that makes it scuff, stain and scratch resistant. Sometimes the term "luxury vinyl tile" is reserved for products that mimic stone and ceramic, whereas the term "luxury vinyl plank" (LVP) is used for products that mimic wood. "Luxury vinyl flooring" (LVF) is an umbrella term for these materials.
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