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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.
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.
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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]]>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.
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.
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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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.
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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