Vinyl floors has been around for more than 100 years, invented initially to replace the original resilient flooring material, linoleum. In the 1940s, vinyl flooring became very popular for spaces where resilience, durability, and water resistance were important. Bathrooms and kitchens have always been the prime areas where vinyl flooring products are used.
Cost Of Vinyl Flooring
Per square foot, vinyl flooring is one of the most economic options of flooring that you can choose. On average, you can expect to spend $2-$12 per square foot to have it installed. 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. When you compare the cost to wood, stone, or ceramic flooring, vinyl offers a significant cost savings. And if you’re handy, you can cut costs even further by installing vinyl flooring yourself. 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.
Recommended Usage
Because of its durability, vinyl tiling makes a great choice for:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Basements
- Family Rooms
- Laundry Rooms
The Composition of Vinyl Floors
Vinyl floors became a truly viable flooring material with the introduction of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), a synthetic plastic containing carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine. In traditional sheet vinyl or vinyl tiles, the flooring material is a composite product, with a layer of PVC bonded to a fibrous core, and covered over with a printed design layer and a tough, clear wear layer. The distinction between high-quality and low-quality vinyl flooring lies in the thickness of the products, the toughness of the wear layer, and the kind of backing it has.
Pros of Vinyl Floors
Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance of vinyl plank flooring is easy. Sweeping or vacuuming is all that’s needed for daily maintenance. For deeper cleaning, a mop and warm water will work in most cases. Be sure to avoid mops with built-in scrub brushes, however, as this can damage your floor. With a few simple cleaning techniques, you can keep your vinyl plank floor clean and healthy with minimal effort or investment.
Appearance
vinyl flooring can look exactly like any particular look you’re interested in. flooring looks stunning in any room of the house and is versatile to many different interior design styles.
