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Vinyl Flooring: The Inexpensive Alternative

Friday, 17 April 2015

Vinyl Flooring: The Inexpensive Alternative

Vinyl Flooring is a versatile and innovative flooring option. It is inexpensive and durable, yet can authentically replicate the appearance of wood, ceramic, or stone flooring. Vinyl floor tiles have been considered the ideal choice for creating a comfortable atmosphere in one’s home or office. Vinyl floor tiles have come a long way to become one of the highest quality products available for any home or office. There are many options available when it comes to vinyl flooring. You can purchase vinyl flooring in sheets, tiles, or planks. Each of these styles has their own benefits. Vinyl flooring is exceptionally resilient. Its surface is protected by a PUR (polyurethane) reinforcement layer, making it scratch and fade resistant. This PUR layer results in an exciting floor that will look good for decades.

Vinyl Sheet Flooring:

Vinyl or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) sheet flooring is available in a wide range of styles and colours,The Distinctive Flooring Southern Comforts is a high-end vinyl sheet flooring. often capable of matching flooring such as stone, tiles, or wooden planks. Vinyl sheets are a great choice for allergy sufferers because it bask no seams. Unlike stone, tiles, or planks, sheet vinyl has no seams in which to collect dust and germs. This also makes vinyl flooring extremely durable and easy to clean. It is sufficient to simply sweep or vacuum the floor regularly and if there are any tough stains, just use a damp towel to wipe them off. Most vinyl sheets come in a variety of widths, ensuring that you will have little excess when laying your flooring, resulting in lower costs for you.

Vinyl Floor Planks and Vinyl Floor Tiles:

Vinyl flooring is also available in tile and plank formats. This format makes installation easier and reduces waste. The vinyl tiles and planks come in four major installation designs: self-adhesive, click system, loose-lay, and glue down.

Self-Adhesive Planks and Tiles:

Self-adhesive vinyl tiles and planks possess an underlying adhesive film backing, making them exceptionally easy to install. To install, remove the protective film and firmly press the tiles or planks to the floor. The only preparation necessary for installation is to ensure that the floor is free from grease, oil, and dust.

Gerflor Vinyl Floor TIles

Gerflor Vinyl Floor TIles

Vinyl Floor Planks and Tiles with Click System Installation:

Vinyl floor tiles and planks can be installed using a unique click-system installation. These vinyl floor tiles and planks can be installed without the need of adhesives, tools, or professional installation. These tiles and planks fit perfectly together creating a seamless flooring surface. Because they don’t need professional installation, these tiles and planks are perfect for DIY renovation projects as well as residential and commercial projects.Tarkett Starfloor Click 50

Glue-Down Vinyl Floor Tiles and Vinyl Floor Planks:

Glue-down vinyl tiles and planks are more challenging to install, requiring glue to be applied to the floor, but there are many advantages. The glue down tiles are able to be thinner and more flexible, ideal for renovation work. The glue down tiles are more robust and resilient, making them ideal for high traffic commercial areas. With the glue-down vinyl tiles, you get the same advantages of other vinyl floorings such as easy cleaning.

Amtico Spacia Glue-Down Vinyl Floor Tiles

Amtico Spacia Glue-Down Vinyl Floor Tiles

Overall, vinyl flooring gives you the same great look that you want in a wood or tile flooring, without the hassle and upkeep required. Vinyl flooring is extremely durable, coming with additional surface protection against wear, scratches, and indentations. Unlike hardwood, you won’t have to resurface or refinish these tiles to keep them looking great for many years. Vinyl flooring is a great choice for those looking for a low-maintenance flooring that will look great.

BRICOFLOR offers a wide variety of vinyl floor in our online shop and features a search bar which allows you to search our website for the colour and texture you need. BRICOFLOR has the largest range of high-end vinyl floor tiles, with products from the leading producers in the industry. Our aim is to ensure that you receive the highest quality product, at the lowest possible price. We invite you to browse our shop to find the perfect vinyl floor tile for your renovation project.


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