Among the many artificially manufactured floorings materials vinyl flooring stands out as the best because it is highly durable and functional. Vinyl flooring is most sought after in the last few years because of its absolutely waterproof ability and its range of stylish floor tiles. Vinyl like all synthetic products is cheaper than other materials used in flooring. It is versatile because it can fake natural wood flooring, and stone flooring. You can choose vinyl flooring that resembles marble, wood, granite etc. vinyl tiles are all ambience tiles. Vinyl floor tiles or sheets are made up of many materials pressed together.
What’s In Vinyl Flooring?
- A regular vinyl floor material is made up of 4 layers of the material. Bottom layer which is first is made up of foam or cork. It is included as a flooring base so you don’t have to prepare the floor surface. Besides, the material makes walking easy on the vinyl floor.
- A waterproof layer is placed above the base layer. It is included to absorb moisture without inflating or compromising the quality of the flooring in any manner. Two types of waterproof layers are used and they are WPC made out of wood and plastic combination and Spc flooring made with plastic and stone deposit.
- The third layer is the design layer and it features HD print photos or image of your choice. Most of the images are printed to resemble marble, stone, wood and other high cost flooring materials.
- The wear layer is 4th and it is on top of the vinyl tile or plank and it protects the floor from harm. You will need thick layered wear layer to increase its lifespan and you can use thinner wear layer if the area is less traffic area.
The number of layers in a vinyl tile or plank may increase to 6 to 8 in case of luxury vinyl flooring. The extra layers could include top coat layer which adds sheen and gloss and also fortify the flooring with extra support. A cushion layer is added to make the floor comfortable to walk on and it is further supported by a fiberglass layer that gives support to the upper layers. This is added to lend level and secure flooring as much as possible.
Types of Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl Tile
Vinyl tiles can mimic ceramic, natural stone like marble etc. you get huge variety from vinyl tile and a mind boggling range of patterns that you many not find natural tone or wood. Vinyl flooring is water proof and hardworking tiles that does not fade or wear quickly. You may have to install thicker viyl tiles in high traffic areas and this tile is an all surface flooring that you can use in living room and kitchen, bathroom and bedroom comfortably. Vinyl tiles are most suitable for smaller areas as these can be cut to small pieces before installing.
Vinyl Sheet
Vinyl sheets unlike vinyl tiles are available in rolls that can be 12-feet wide and in one swoop you can lay down the floor without extra effort. For larger areas vinyl sheets are preferred by owners because it is cheaper and more durable.
Vinyl Plank
Vinyl planks are larger than vinyl tiles and they can easily resemble natural wood making it a great choice for living rooms, foyer, bedroom etc. you get a huge variety from vinyl planks and patterns that are colorful and outstanding in quality. it is stain resistant, water resistant and easily maintained without adding any extra cost. It is great for high-traffic area where you can expect the floors to quickly wear and tear. For commercial vinyl flooring you can use vinyl sheets and vinyl planks as they are best for covering larger areas.
Cost of Vinyl Flooring
Cost of vinyl flooring is from $0.50 to $2 per sqft. The vinyl planks and tiles are sold at a price of $2.50 and $5 per square foot on an average.
SPC flooring
What is SPC flooring?
SPC is one of the best alternative vinyl flooring suitable for high traffic area. SPC flooring can be laid in hotels, restaurants, offices, hospitals and other domestic and commercial environment. SPC flooring or Solid Polymer Composite is more rigid than the regular vinyl because limestone has been added to add stability. It is next generation flooring that you can add to present floors and it is 100% water resistant and is more versatile than any other flooring materials. It is also an all surface flooring material. For best vinyl flooring in Ghana you can contact Floor Décor Ghana on phone number +233 209 882 761