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Vinyl floors are versatile and unlimited in style and color. No other floor covering category offers the variety of colors and patterns as vinyl flooring. Thanks to some great improvements in styling and technology, today's vinyl floors (also called resilient floors) have been changed forever. Vinyl floors are known for their easy care and cleaning. Also, they “give” when you walk on them, which create a soft, comfortable feel underfoot and also reduce the chances of plates and glasses breaking when dropped.

The unique manufacturing processes used today can replicate the look and textures of real ceramic tile, stone and wood grains. Vinyl floors are manufactured in both sheet and tile. The sheet’s primary advantage is that it is possible to install it with few, if any, seams. It creates an impervious surface throughout the entire area of a room. There are no crevices or cracks where moisture and dirt can collect. This makes vinyl sheet flooring the ideal product choice in rooms where protection from water and other fluids is an everyday occurrence and necessity. The vinyl sheet floors are offered in both 6 foot and 12 foot widths and the vinyl tiles come in various sizes and thicknesses. Both types of vinyl floors come in a wide array of patterns and colors.

The more expensive vinyl floors and tiles have better resistance to staining, scratches, gouges and tearing. In addition, as you go up in quality you will also notice improved performance, styling and more textural realism in these floors.


There are three basic types of vinyl floors currently used in homes and commercial settings:
Vinyl :
The standard wear layer for base grade vinyl floors. Although this is considered a no wax floor, it should be given an occasional polish to give the floor a shine.
Urethane :
The upgrade wear layer for vinyl floors. This is easier to clean and is more resistant to scratching than ordinary vinyl no-wax. Weekly cleaning with a no-rinse floor cleaner is all that is required on most urethane floors.
PVC :
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), the latest technology in resilient flooring offers a fiberglass interlayer and comfort backing. With the option of endless design and color options, this floor offers dimensional stability so the flooring will not expand, contract, crack or curl.

Sheet vinyl can be a little trickier to install for the do-it-yourself person. Vinyl tiles are ideal for the do-it-yourself projects in kitchens and bathrooms. They come in both self-stick tiles (adhesive pre-applied at factory) or dry back tiles for glue-down installation. Vinyl tiles range from 1/16" thick to 1/8" thick.

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