Vinyl Flooring for Commercial Spaces: Advantages Offered

Written by Posted On Monday, 28 April 2014 23:42

Floorings are an important aspect of a space, be it commercial or residential. They are put to the highest tests of durability and sustainability by being subject to temperatures, impacts, loads, etc. While some kinds of floorings are very strong and durable others are vulnerable to impacts and get spoilt faster. As such floorings need to be chosen accordingly. 


Vinyl floorings are also termed as homogeneous floorings. Being advantageous in more ways than one they make for attractive flooring material considerations that offer high durability and life with minimal maintenance. Opting for vinyl floorings offers you the benefits to keep changing your floor designs as they are cheaper; something that can’t be done with other flooring materials. Vinyl is therefore widely chosen for commercial flooring.

Unknown to many, vinyl sheets have 6 layers to them which include the base sheet, the fiberglass sheet, the cushion sheet, pattern sheet, safeguard sheet and a protective top sheet. The composition of vinyl sheets includes PVC for longevity, fiberglass for strength, gel (foam) for texture, insulation and comfort, urethane for toughness. they can be simply laid over a floor or glued for a better hold.
 
Vinyl floorings are advantageous in a number of ways. They include:

Options in Designs: Available in a multitude of designs, colors and textures they offer innumerable look and finish options for users to choose from. Their designs that mimic other floorings like wood, natural stone and tiles give you the leverage of getting the same look and feel.

Resilient and Durable: When installed correctly, vinyl floorings last for years at end with negligible maintenance costs. Due to their layered make they offer comfort and superior resistance to stains scratches and deformations. They are also quieter when moved on, as compared to hard surface floorings such as wood, stone, etc.

Easy to Clean and Hygienic: Vinyl floorings are highly water resistant. Besides if installed well, they have very few seams and hence leave no room for bacteria development. The few seams that do exist are sealed to ensure 100% seepage blocking. They are very easy to clean and can be mopped with the regular floor cleaners and sanitizers. Therefore they make for easy to maintain clean floorings that are ideal for allergy or asthma patients and even for kids.

Cost-effective: Calculated in terms of per square meter, this flooring material makes for an economical flooring option, even after including the installation costs. Besides, they require very little maintenance thus making them cost effective. What’s more, you get the same look of an expensive alternative like engineered stone or wood at a fraction of the cost!

We all love the appeal of stone, ceramic and wooden flooring but then there are a lot of costs attached to it besides their purchase and installation cost. If you analyze the pros and cons of the other expensive flooring alternatives, you will observe a distinct advantage in investing in this homogeneous flooring.

Do you thing vinyl make for a good commercial flooring? What are your opinions on vinyl floorings? Share them with us; we’d love to know your takes!

For more designs and patterns in vinyl flooring, visit: www.lghausys.com/in/product/interior/eqfloor.jsp

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