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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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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Comfort to the Feet

Waking up in the morning, stepping on ceramic tiles may feel cold and that may not be good to health. Vinyl tiles, on the other hand, are more comfortable and “warmer” when stepped on comparing to homogeneous tiles.

If you want to change your house flooring, vinyl tiles are easier to change, as it can be overlay on a levelled subfloor. Homogenous tiles installation requires more work to be done. Costs of vinyl tiles are also relatively more value for money than homogenous tiles, because the materials to make vinyl tiles and homogenous tiles are different.

The designs of vinyl tiles and homogenous tiles also have many varieties. So select the best possible vinyl tiles design that is based on your ideal house theme. So, get an advice from a credible flooring contractor who have a wide variety of quality vinyl tiles.

Workmanship is Important

Workmanship  of your flooring contractor is highly important other than the materials of the vinyl tiles.  See their past works result and ask them what they will do in order to get the best look and feel for your space with the installation of the vinyl tiles.

At the end of the day, it is about your decision on whether you want vinyl tiles or homogeneous tiles for your home. With today advancement in technology, vinyl tiles are becoming more popular to homogeneous tiles due to its diversity of design, comfort as well as cost effectiveness!

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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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