What is Vinyl Flooring?

Vinyl Flooring is a flexible flooring available in a range of looks and textures. Although primarily used in commercial settings, vinyl flooring is great alternative to laminate flooring for domestic use in areas such as kitchens or bathrooms.

How is Vinyl Flooring Made?

Vinyl flooring can be made by mixing and heating resins and plastics several times until the desired result is obtained. If the design needs a gloss an additional layer is added.

Generally speaking, the wear layer determines not only the thickness of any gloss added, but also the durability of the product.

• Luxury Vinyl Tile
• Cushioned Vinyl

How versatile is Vinyl?

Vinyl flooring is extremely versatile, largely due to its hardwearing nature and the ease of which it can be cleaned – no special chemicals or products are needed, just a mop and bucket or brush will do.

Vinyl Flooring for your Home

If you choose to use vinyl flooring in your home, it is good to note that the durability is directly related to the thickness, and this is also directly related to the price. It’s ease of maintenance and water-resistant nature makes it an ideal choice for kitchens and bathrooms, and can be less expensive than fully waterproof flooring.

Commercial Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl floors come in a range of styles, with tile-effect linoleum being one of the most popular. If you are looking for vinyl flooring to be used in a commercial setting, vinyl is an ideal choice due to not only its water-resistant and easy cleaning nature, but also its sound neutralising properties that absorb excess sound.

Need an Answer? Try our Vinyl Flooring Advice Centre

Still have questions about vinyl floors? Or not sure what type of flooring is right for your needs? Try our advice centre for more information on different types of flooring, and how to care for your floors, including how to prevent scratches on hardwood floors.

We also have information pages for other types of flooring:

• Engineered Wood Flooring
• Solid Wood Flooring
• Waterproof Flooring
• Laminate Flooring