Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl Sheet Flooring - What is it?

Vinyl Sheet Flooring made of layers.

There are two types of construction, described by the type of backing:

Felt - represents over 90% of vinyl sheet floors sold today
Fiberglass - is a newer construction format ("cushiest" form of vinyl flooring and offers the most installation options)

There are 3 identical types of the uppermost layers for both vinyl sheet flooring construction:

Protective top coat: Make the product easy to clean and resist scratches and scuffs (urethane or other high-performance material)
Protective clear vinyl layer: Adds durability and helps protect against rips, tears and gouges (the thicker this layer, the better the performance)
Printed vinyl design layer: The rotogravure printing process offers an unlimited range of patterns and designs, including very realistic interpretations of natural materials

The bottom layers for both constructions differ:

Felt bottom layer: Adheres to the subfloor
Fiberglass bottom layer: Makes the product more dimensionally stable (will not curl, allows it to lay flat, and install without glue). A cushiony vinyl backing provides added underfoot comfort

Vinyl sheet flooring never needs waxing, buffing or polishing. Simply sweep as needed and mop occasionally with a vinyl floor cleaner. Vinyl's surface is waterproof for worry-free living, even when spills are not wiped up immediately. Because of all of these benefits, vinyl sheet is one of the best choices for high traffic areas, or households with active children or pets.

Vinyl Sheet Flooring - "YES"

Broadest Range of Colors and Designs
One of the best buys in flooring
Underfoot Comfort and Resilience
Low Maintenance
Water Resistant
Install Anywhere
Virtually Seamless

Vinyl Sheet Flooring - "NO"

Will Not Increase Home's Value
Lower Life Expectancy
Easier to Rip or Gouge
Not as DIY-Friendly as Other Flooring
Subfloors shrink and expand with temperature and humidity fluctuations