Vinyl flooring is a relatively new material, having proved itself from the very best side.
Vinyl flooring combines the best qualities of linoleum , laminate and wood. It withstands very high loads, so it is often used in living rooms, in shopping and office spaces, medical facilities and other places of large crowds.
Composition of vinyl coating
Vinyl floor is a multi-layer coating, which provides it with high wear resistance and beautiful appearance.
The topmost layer is a vinyl film coating. This layer is absolutely transparent. It protects the surface from mechanical and chemical damage, shock, scratches and friction. The thickness and quality of the vinyl film determines the wear resistance of the coating.
Under the top layer is a picture that mimics the natural material, abstraction or surface of any color. A clear pattern is applied using heliogravure or screen printing. A special lacquer or film protecting from ultraviolet rays is applied over the picture.
Next, the middle layer is made of pressed quartz chips and plasticizer. It gives the vinyl coating strength, stiffness and elasticity.
The lower layer is a vinyl backing (PVC). It stabilizes the vinyl floor, extinguishes all vibrations, so when walking on this surface there is no sound at all.
All layers are joined together by the hot pressing method. It is worth noting that due to the addition of plasticizers and stabilizers, it is impossible to name the vinyl coating environmentally and environmentally.
Types of vinyl flooring
- Vinyl flooring for self-adhesive tiles - characterized by a square or rectangular shape of any size. Under the paper protective layer is hidden the surface on which the adhesive is applied. It is only necessary to remove the paper and glue the tile with the entire surface to the base.
- Vinyl tiles with a lock joint on a self-adhesive tape. It does not require gluing on the entire surface, just connect the tiles together.
- Vinyl roll sheet. It requires full gluing with the use of special glue.
- Vinyl floor tiles, which must be glued with a special glue. From what type of floor covering you choose, depends on its aesthetic appearance (the ability to make an individual drawing) and the strength of the fit to the base.
Advantages of vinyl flooring
First of all, the material has a very high wear resistance and strength. He is not afraid of bumps and scratches, as well as high loads. It does not crumble and does not crack, will not leave a dent from the heels.
Due to the absolute water resistance, vinyl cover can be used actively in the bathroom or in a room with high humidity.
Vinyl floor differ in their decorative qualities. This material is beautiful and refined.
Vinyl flooring does not bind, glide, antistatic and easy to clean.
You can lay vinyl flooring yourself without special preparation on any of the surfaces - tile, concrete or wood floor. Installation is also possible on the surface with irregularities and height differences.
Laying vinyl cover does not require a lot of time, binding materials and installation tools. Vinyl floor tiles are characterized by stable dimensions and characteristics, which eliminates the appearance of cracks.