Homeowners sometimes got confused by the range of vinyl flooring products, hence let’s delve into the topic on the types of vinyl flooring available for home owners in Singapore today.

Clickable Resilient Flooring

Resilient flooring is part of the family of vinyl flooring. However, it is very different to traditional vinyl flooring due to features like 5mm thickness, 0.5 mm wear layer, made from pure virgin vinyl pulp and you do not need a flat subfloor to install the resilient flooring. Many flooring contractors sometimes will confuse the consumer by telling consumers that their resilient flooring is high end, premium and luxury. Basically, these flooring are considered as clickable resilient flooring which is categorised under the big family of vinyl flooring.

Vinyl Sheet, Plank or Tiles (or Traditional Vinyl Flooring)

These types of vinyl flooring are usually installed in clean room, clinics, hospitals and science labs. This is because medical vinyl sheets and tiles have anti-static and anti-bacterial properties which make it suitable for the above-mentioned areas. One thing to know that vinyl sheet and tiles usually has low thickness and wear layer compared to clickable resilient flooring, that is why, it is not recommended for homes.

Medical Clickable Resilient Flooring

From the terms, you will be able to guess this type of flooring has both features of a clickable resilient flooring and also medical vinyl sheet or tiles. Usually, they are in plank types and is highly recommended for homes with kids and elderly due to its eco friendly, anti-bacterial and durable features.

Eco Resilient Flooring (ERF)

This type of vinyl flooring has similar features to clickable resilient flooring, only that its focus is more on being certified eco friendly and eco healthy. Typical features of eco resilient flooring that makes it different to traditional clickable resilient flooring are its safe composite of material used to manufacture the flooring, better contribution to indoor air quality and also certified eco friendly. Other than that, it has all the features of clickable resilient flooring (whether it is name premium resilient, high end resilient, luxury resilient and so on), such as high slip resistant, waterproof, high impact resistant, high stain resistant, better dimensional stability, termite proof and more.

Now, you have a better understanding of vinyl flooring and the current types of vinyl flooring options available today for our home owners. Hence, do make wise decision when shopping for flooring. Do not be misled by marketing terms of clickable resilient flooring such as high end resilient, luxury resilient, premium resilient and more!

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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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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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How do you know which to pick? Well, if you are living in Singapore, vinyl tiles would certainly be a better choice for you instead of homogeneous tiles. Maintaining a stable, moderate temperature, vinyl flooring is often recommended for homes in countries with erratic climates, such as Singapore’s.

Comfort levels aside, let’s take a deeper look at how homogeneous tiles compare to vinyl flooring:

1) Durability

Compared to classic homogeneous floor tiles, newly designed vinyl tiles come with stronger interlocking installation technology, making them a relatively sturdier flooring option.

Quality vinyl flooring tiles come equipped with high slip-resistance and have a greater load tolerance. As such, they are recommended for flooring in residential as well as commercial areas, where walk-in-traffic is heavy. On the other hand, homogeneous tiles are recommended mainly for residential purposes in Singapore.

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2) Flexibility

Want the option of being able to change the flooring in your house in the future? Then vinyl flooring, such as Eco Protect Resilient Flooring Orchid+, is ideal, as it can simply be overlayed and glued onto your existing flooring. Certain vinyl flooring products, such as Eco Resilient Flooring and luxury vinyl tiles, can be installed and changed more easily as they do not require an adhesive for their installation. In contrast, more work is needed for homogeneous tiles. It requires having to hack off all existing flooring and use cement or sand to install it. Therefore, in terms of flexibility, vinyl tiles are a better flooring option.

On top of that, the newer range of vinyl flooring products have a wider variety of designs beyond their popular wood-look styles. They also have designs that look extremely similar to homogeneous tiles and stone tiles too. Certainly, while vinyl tiles may have some similar properties to homogeneous tiles, they are relatively better in terms of their commercial graded properties and flexible usage.

Ultimately, whether you are keen to install vinyl flooring or homogeneous tiles, the most important thing is to find a credible flooring contractor to do the job!
Look into their portfolios to see their past flooring projects. Ask them how they envision the final product to be, as different houses have different types of floor plans. After all, good workmanship is the foundation of long-lasting flooring at your premises.

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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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