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Types of Vinyl Flooring

Sheet
Sheet flooring is generally available in 6 to 12-foot rolls, and is great for covering large surface areas without having a lot of seams where dirt and moisture can gather. It is recommended that the installation of sheet vinyl be handled by professional installers as the width makes it difficult to handle.

Plank and Tile
Vinyl tiles and planks are available in a wide range of colours, designs, finishes and textures. Patterns vary from realistic wood grain to authentic looks of ceramic tile, slate, stone and even marble. Vinyl tiles and planks are the ideal flooring choice for a do-it-yourself project because of their size and ease of handling. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions for cleaning and sealing your floor if you are installing vinyl tiles or vinyl planks yourself.

Vynil Flooring Construction

Homogenous or Solid
Homegenous (solid) vinyl is uniform in structure and composition througout, with no added backing.

Inlaid
Inlaid vinyl is made by adding granules of vinyl to a vinyl backing and heating them with the wear (surface) layer. This creates colours and patterns that will last even if the surface layer begins to wear down.

Layered Composite
Layered composite vinyl consists of four distinct layers. The backing (bottom) layer is vinyl, fiberglass or felt. This layer is covered with a core layer of liquid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and filler, which is topped with a decorative layer and a wear layer of protective, clear vinyl.

Vinyl Floor Designs and Patterns

The way patterns are applied to your floor is one of the key factors that determine both durability and appearance.

Rotovinyl
In this process, a pattern is printed onto the vinyl floor's core layer, with a clear wear layer added on top of that. A variety of designs and patterns are available, giving you a great deal of options for your floor. Since the pattern is only printed on the core layer, however, the durability of the wear layer will affect how long the floor maintains its original appearance.

Inlaid
Vinyl granules or chips make up inlaid vinyl floors, creating a unique color and pattern. These materials go all the way to the floor's backing layer, making this type of vinyl floor especially durable.