The most attractive feature of a home or an office space aside from the wallpapers, and the pieces of furniture, is the flooring. When going for your home or workplace flooring you do not want to find that which would be making the creaking sound each time you take a step or that which would break easily, you should settle instead for vinyl plank flooring.
This type of flooring is not only durable, but it also adds to your home an elegance of a different level. All you have to do is take note of certain things before selecting one for your home or workplace; the type, the thickness, the cost, the colour, and the pattern.
This article will be giving you a quick study on what vinyl flooring is all about, including its types.
What is vinyl flooring?
This is a type of flooring that is known for its durability, combining strength, and functionality which also includes your taste, considerations put in place before, during, or after installation, and the size of your pocket.
If ever you are looking into these factors and you also want elegance then it is what you should go for.
Types
The types are:
- Luxury vinyl planks – these planks are long and narrow planks designed to imitate the most popular flooring styles made of wood. They are thicker and rigid, more than sheet vinyl which also contributes to their durability and resistance to scratches. The tongue-and-groove provides easy installation and creates a waterproof exterior that is resistant to moisture on surfaces where they can be exposed to it on a regular, eg., bathrooms, kitchens, etc. the glue-down however, aids the durability of a plank. They come in different designs and prints.
- Luxury vinyl tiles – this is designed so that it bears a semblance to luxury vinyl planks, however momics the stone, or ceramic tile. It is like the other, thick making it more durable than the sheet vinyl. It also comes in various designs and has natural stone designs and textures to provide its users with a realistic visual. It is durable and waterproof and therefore can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and other places where water or moisture is.
- Sheet vinyl – this particular flooring has been the most sought-after for ages past. Because of its waterproof nature and the fact that it is budget-friendly. Sheet vinyl requires an expert when installation compared to the others and more care has to be taken when fixing this because it needs a more stable subfloor compared to the others.
You also need to note that taking extra care of your flooring is important. Always employ a care routine, and clean spills and messes made every day. It is even easier to do so with vinyl floorings.