Retail Space

Retail space require a type of flooring which has high impact resistance, high slip resistant and something that is cost efficient. Two types of vinyl flooring to consider for your retail spaces are clickable resilient flooring and also eco resilient flooring.

Restaurant and Cafes

Vinyl flooring best suit these properties as it is waterproof thus making the flooring easy to clean, mop and maintain.

Office Space

Carpet is usually the default flooring for offices due to its low cost. However, when it comes to cleaning, it can be highly troublesome and costly. Consider spending a little bit more on vinyl flooring, as it is easy to clean and wash due to its waterproof feature. Think in long term, you actually save more with vinyl flooring than with carpet.

Clinics, Hospital and Labs

For these commercial properties, you have to look for a flooring which is both anti-static and anti-bacterial. Two types of vinyl flooring to consider are Medical vinyl flooring and medical clickable resilient flooring.

Gym

Imagine the sweat stench on the gym’s carpet if it is left un-maintained for a long period of time. As good quality vinyl flooring is highly waterproof and easy to clean. You can quickly wash away the sweat stench!

Schools and Institution

Classrooms today are usually in enclosed air-conditioned areas. Hence, one vinyl flooring to consider is eco resilient flooring due to its eco health and eco friendly features.

So, there you have the different type of vinyl flooring use for different types of commercial spaces and properties.

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As similar concept to Newton’s law of motion, “Every action (force) in nature there is an equal or opposite reaction.”, all pros of vinyl flooring does comes with an equal share of cons. Do read on to find out if vinyl flooring is the right choice for you and your family before committing to the flooring.

Merits of Vinyl Flooring

Ease of Maintaining

Vinyl flooring is very easy to maintain. As long as you clean the flooring regularly, with just sweep and water, you will be able to keep it cleanliness. There is no need for strong chemical or scrubbing.

Cost

Among all the other types of flooring, vinyl flooring is considered relatively cheaper. This includes the long run maintenance cost. Just think of all the solutions you need not purchase. It is also easier for replacement to take place. When the flooring needs replacement, you need not replace the whole flooring, but just that few pieces of plank that are damaged.

Waterproof

Good quality vinyl flooring is waterproof, making it impervious to water. With this flooring characteristic, it makes it the perfect flooring for kitchen, toilet or any other places with high moisture like your air-conditioned rooms.

Durability

Vinyl flooring is well known for its high durability if it is well installed and maintained properly. It can easily last up to ten twenty years. However, if you done your research well, some companies are so confident of the product that they are giving a lifetime warranty for the flooring. That how durable vinyl flooring is!

Ease of Installation

Vinyl flooring is easy and fast to install. You can easily have it installed in your own comfort as short as 1 day. You can do it yourself, but it is highly recommended that you get a professional to do it for you.

Disadvantage

While vinyl flooring as an amount of merits, it also has its fair share of disadvantages that one should take note.

Discoloration

While it is easy to maintain vinyl flooring, making it as clean as it was when it is new, you have to take note that rubber and vinyl are consider enemy. Fiction caused by rubber and vinyl flooring will result in the discoloration of the flooring. Hence, it is highly not recommended to have any rubber mat or rubber shoe heels on the vinyl flooring to prevent permanent coloring.

Subfloor damage

It is relatively important to have a perfectly smooth, flat surface before you lay your vinyl flooring. This is because any small grains trapped can wear the material, making lumps appearing. This is also another reason why having a professional to do your flooring is important.

Glue Used in Vinyl Flooring

The thinner form of vinyl flooring such as the vinyl sheet and tiles are installed with adhesive. Such adhesive may not be eco friendly. Today, with the advancement of technology, many homeowners prefer clickable vinyl flooring (or clickable resilient flooring) which acts as a strong substitute to traditional vinyl flooring as it can be installed without adhesive.

With the above mentioned pointers, do weigh the merits and disadvantages before committing to having vinyl flooring. Otherwise, feel free to approach any of us on how to maintain your vinyl flooring today!

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For HDB home owners and commercial owners who are shopping for vinyl flooring, the most important thing of all is to understand the different types of vinyl flooring available in Singapore. Here are six vinyl flooring options to consider:

#1 Vinyl Tiles

Vinyl flooring can be found in the format of tiles in classic designs such as marble, granite or any other stone-like patterns. Such vinyl tiles have a lower thickness and wear layer, and they are usually installed using a glue down approach.

#2 Vinyl Sheets

Vinyl Sheet is the thinnest form of all vinyl flooring. The thickness and wear layer can be between 2mm and 3mm – that is as fine as a piece of resin paper! As such, the installation of vinyl sheet flooring has to be carefully executed, so as to avoid any unevenness in the flooring. Such vinyl sheet flooring is best used for commercial kitchen or offices, where heavy walk-in traffic takes place.

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#3 High End Resilient Vinyl Flooring / Luxury Vinyl Tiles

High end resilient vinyl flooring or luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) are commonly used in both residential and commercial properties today. Often phthalate-free, it has a thickness between 4mm and 5mm and a wear layer between 0.3 mm to 0.5mm. As such, luxury vinyl tiles are perfect for HDB and private housing in Singapore, as it provides maximum comfort for walking on your bare feet. Unlike the other vinyl flooring variations, you can install luxury vinyl tiles using the click-on approach. No glue is necessary. This helps to speed up the vinyl flooring installation process. The Floor Gallery’s Eco Resilient Flooring range is a close sibling to luxury vinyl tiles.

#4 Vinyl Planks

Vinyl planks usually has wood-like designs that are installed via a glued down method. Unlike laminate flooring or resilient planks, vinyl planks are usually smaller in size and thickness.

#5 Medical Industry Vinyl Flooring

“Technical” vinyl flooring is often used in specialised areas that require complete sterilisation, such as hospital rooms. This is probably due to its anti-static properties. It is important to know that not all vinyl flooring products are considered “technical” vinyl flooring.

#6 Heavy Duty Vinyl Sheets

Large industrial areas or warehouses may sometimes have forklift traffic or heavy traffic entering in and out of their premises. Therefore, it is important to install heavy duty vinyl sheets that are strong and resistant enough to withstand such heavy load and traffic.

There you have it! The six main types of vinyl flooring options in Singapore. Enjoy shopping for your flooring with this new found knowledge!

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#1 Vinyl Tile Flooring

Vinyl tiles usually come in squarish shapes, and have a wide variety of flooring patterns. The most common ones from flooring providers would be natural-looking wood inspired designs, granite, or marble designs.

#2 Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Vinyl sheet flooring comes in rolls. Often installed in high human traffic areas, such as industrial areas, the vinyl flooring is able to withstand heavy traffic from moving machinery and vehicles.

#3 Clickable Vinyl Planks

Usually installed with patented Unilin or Valinge glueless click system, clickable vinyl planks are naturally waterproof, and they act as a good choice of flooring for residential kitchens or dry bathroom areas. As vinyl flooring comes under the resilient flooring umbrella, vinyl flooring providers may label them as a form of resilient flooring by using terms such as high end, luxury, among others. We help to break down the differences between vinyl flooring and resilient flooring here.

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Vinyl Flooring Applications

Commercial

High quality vinyl flooring can be applied in various commercial flooring areas. Some vinyl flooring are embedded with anti-static properties, making them suitable to be used for sterile environments, laboratories, as well as hospitals. Commercially graded vinyl flooring can be applied to properties with heavy duty traffic, such as car factory, showrooms, and other industrial settings. Vinyl sheet and vinyl tiles are recommended for these applications. Vinyl flooring is also appropriate for stylish commercial properties that benefit from water-resistant features, such as restaurants and cafes.

Residential

Good quality vinyl flooring is an easy stylish flooring option for home areas, such as kitchens, entrance areas, and dry bathroom, as they come in a wide variety of textures and designs for the trendiest home interior looks. Highly waterproof and slip-resistant, Eco Protect Resilient Flooring is an eco-friendly and safe vinyl flooring choice for households.

Finding the Right Vinyl Flooring Product

Be it commercial or residential, quality vinyl flooring makes your flooring durable and longer lasting. It is important to check what the origins of the vinyl flooring product are, and its properties such as slip resistance, impact resistance, heat resistance, and so on. Another important factor to look into when you are considering a good vinyl flooring product is its air quality emission especially in enclosed areas. Responsible vinyl flooring manufacturers often have their vinyl flooring inspected for indoor air quality certifications, so it would do you good to find out what the eco and health standards of the vinyl flooring are from providers.

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