Vinyl flooring comes in a number of styles and patterns with different installation techniques. Before buying vinyl sheets to customize your floors, decide on the level of quality you are looking for in addition to finding out how many sheets you will need and the condition of the undersurface. Vinyl flooring basically comes in two forms: sheets and tiles. Similarly, there are further sub-types of these categories, each having different thickness and pattern.
The first thing to decide when customizing you floors is the budget. Inlaid vinyl sheets are more expensive than printed vinyl sheets because it offers more durability and also lasts longer. If you choose to install vinyl tiles instead of sheets, you will have a different set of options to choose from. A solid vinyl tile comes with the same color pattern on both sides as compared to the composition tile.
These types differ greatly in terms of quality and therefore it is important to decide on the quality features you have in mind. Some of these features include sunlight protection, degree of surface texture, comfort, and no-wax or wax vinyl surface. Vinyl sheets are available in both high gloss and low gloss finishes. In high traffic areas it is recommended to install low gloss vinyl sheets with more surface texture.
One of the disadvantages of vinyl flooring is that it becomes damaged when exposed to direct sunlight. The color fades and blisters form on the surface which look bad. Some manufacturers offer warranty against fading and brittleness; don’t forget to check out this feature when buying vinyl flooring.
People often install a cushioned backing in areas where high traffic is expected. Printed and solid vinyl sheets come with a foam backing or fiberglass backing. Foam cushioning is more comfortable to walk on and is also available in different thickness options.
