Some might say that the design options of vinyl flooring are its greatest feature vinyl’s versatility makes it a homeowner’s favorite. Most vinyl flooring has a "no wax" finish and will look just as shiny after mopping as the day that you bought it.
After sweeping your vinyl floor to remove dirt and grit, simply run a damp mop over it (using an approved vinyl floor cleaner) to keep your flooring looking its best. This is one area where vinyl tiling really shines. Recommended Usageīecause of its durability, vinyl tiling makes a great choice for: Luxury Vinyl Tile is also quieter, as it has sound-absorbing properties. This means that the floors have a certain degree of elasticity when you walk across them. Also, vinyl floors are often referred to as "resilient" floors. Some vinyl sheets and tiles even have a padded layer, making walking on vinyl more comfortable. Vinyl is generally soft beneath your feet. As such, they’re more susceptible to stains and require occasional stripping and polishing to keep them looking like new. On the other hand, solid and composite vinyl tiles do not have this surface protection. Stain ResistanceĪs mentioned previously, some vinyl tiling has a wear layer that resists stains and spills-you can expect this protection with printed vinyl tiles and sheets. As with any flooring, the quality of the material that you purchase will affect how long it lasts. Some vinyl products even offer warranties of up to 15 years on the wear layer. Additionally, most vinyl flooring has a wear layer on its surface that resists scratches and stains.
That said, vinyl is a great choice for the rooms in your house that get the most foot traffic. If installed and maintained correctly, it can last upwards of 10-20 years. It can even be installed over existing vinyl however, it isn’t recommended if you have 2 or more preexisting layers. Vinyl flooring can also be installed over concrete, hardwood, or plywood. Instead, peel and stick vinyl can simply be adhered to a prepared subfloor. A floating vinyl sheet, for example, doesn’t require glue or staples. Installation of vinyl flooring is typically easier than installation of other flooring materials.
Depending on the complexity of the project, you can expect to spend $1-$2 less per square foot if you perform the installation, but of course we are always happy to install your new flooring. And if you’re handy, you can cut costs even further by installing vinyl flooring yourself. When you compare the cost to wood, stone, or ceramic flooring, vinyl offers a significant cost savings. Luxury Vinyl Tile-or LVT to those of us in the biz-is similarly inexpensive, costing on average, $3-$14 per square foot for installation. On average, you can expect to spend $2-$12 per square foot to have it installed. Per square foot, vinyl flooring is one of the most economic options of flooring that you can choose.
Vinyl tile flooring comes in tile sizes of 9 or 12 square inches it replicates the look of ceramic tile but is more economical. Sheet flooring-which is laid down in sheets that are 6 or 12 feet wide-is water resistant and easy to install. Vinyl flooring comes in 2 types-sheet flooring and tile flooring.