Vinyl laminates have become a popular flooring option in the recent years. The main factors responsible for the popularity of vinyl floors are its affordability, durability, ease of maintenance, ease of installation and of course, the range of beautiful designs it has to offer.

Laminate flooring is the perfect choice for floors under heavy traffic such as bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, commercial retail points, gymnasiums and healthcare areas. Vinyl laminated floors are a tough composite of ground cork, wood dust and pigments embedded in a binding material like linseed oil or resin under high pressure.

Vinyl flooring is often called “resilient flooring” because of its capability to withstand static and rolling loads. Vinyl floor laminates can either have printed patterns under the protective surface or they may have an inlaid pattern on the actual vinyl floor chips.

All vinyl laminated floor come with a standard wear layer. Floors with urethane wear layer are highly resistant to moisture, spills, tears, dents, scratches or gouges. Vinyl flooring is easy to install. You may either choose to apply adhesive to the entire surface of the sub floor or use staples and adhesive at the edges and the seams. Laminated floors can be installed on virtually any kind of existent flooring.

Simple vacuuming and mopping can keep your vinyl floors as good as new for long period. Spills can easily be wiped off without any marks or damage due to moisture. Hence, vinyls are the right choice for healthcare areas. Vinyl laminated tiles are fire retardant, slip resistant, comfortable under foot and reduce noise.

Vinyl floors come in a wide range of colors and designs, emulating the look of natural wood, stones and ceramic. The flooring should be protected from oil spills, very hot objects and direct sunlight. A little care can make your beautiful vinyl floor last a lifetime.

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