Vinyl flooring is a popular flooring solution for both homeowners and businessowners, as it offers so many benefits.
There are a few variations of vinyl flooring, each with different uses and benefits, we will explore each type in this post.
The main three type of vinyl flooring we offer are Flat lay vinyl, Cap n cove and LVT.
Flat Lay Vinyl
Flat lay vinyl is quite literally in the name, it is sheets of vinyl installed completely flat.
It is a form of heterogeneous vinyl which means that it is made up of several layers.
The most common structure of flat lay vinyl consists of PVC backing, fibre glass and expanded foam (aswell as the design and protective layer). This is called ‘cushioned vinyl flooring’.
Cap and Cove
Cap and cove flooring is sheet vinyl that extends to the bottom of walls with a curve running up the side of the wall.
This type of vinyl is perfect for wet rooms, hospitals and walkways. As it is useful because there is nowhere for any bacteria or dirt to gather and makes it a lot easier to clean.
Like most flooring solutions, cap and cove flooring is available in a wide range of colours and textures.
As a flooring company based in Peterborough, we have found that this type of vinyl is the most popular for commercial premises, like hospitals and GPs.
LVT stands for luxury vinyl tiles, this flooring is made of separate planks of vinyl.
It has two main patterns, one that resembles real wood and one that resembles stone flooring. As LVT is made from vinyl and not wood or stone, it offers the high-end look without the maintenance or cost.
Advantages of vinyl flooring
High-quality vinyl is designed to withstand heavy foot traffic which makes it ideal for active spaces, like hallways or kitchens.
Vinyl is one of the easiest types of flooring to maintain, however that doesn’t mean never clean it. Make sure to sweep or mop your vinyl so that any grit or dirt doesn’t lead to scratching or damages.
All types of vinyl flooring are water-resistant, however there are quite a lot of varieties that are actually waterproof! This makes it an excellent flooring choice for areas that come into contact with water or moisture, like bathrooms or kitchens.
Vinyl flooring offers the appearance of real wood, stone or tiles without the expense. So you can get that classy aesthetic for a fraction of the cost of real wood or stone.
All types of vinyl flooring offer unique benefits that will help give your home or business a fresh look.
If you are a homeowner or a businessowner based in or around Peterborough, we can help you find the right type of vinyl and provide a FREE quote for our installation services.
We want to help you transform your flooring, get in touch today.