- Durability. Vinyl is designed to stand up under heavy foot traffic. Resistant to scratches and other damage, it will last a good ten to twenty years if it’s well maintained. And if the floor does sustain damage, its sectional nature makes it easy to replace just one piece instead of the entire floor.
- Maintenance. Printed vinyl has a protective layer that makes it water and stain -esistant. This makes it much easier to clean. Vinyl flooring doesn’t need the waxes and polishes of hardwood. Just sweep away dirt, dust, and other types of grit with a broom, then use a wet mop to get rid of stains. Done regularly, this will keep your floor in top condition for many years.
- Cost. One of the biggest advantages of vinyl flooring is that it’s inexpensive. At its cheapest, vinyl is usually only a few cents per square foot, and even at its most pricey, it’s still much cheaper than other, high-end flooring options.
- Versatility. Vinyl can be made to look like other, premium types of flooring for a fraction of the cost. Vinyl tiles replicate the look of ceramic. Vinyl planks can look just like hardwood. And other types of prints can provide you with a wide variety of colors and patterns to accent or complement any type of home decor. Play around with different design options to see what works best for you.
- Installation. Vinyl is very easy to install. Depending on the type of vinyl you have, it can be as simple as peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive and laying the pieces down one by one. Just make sure that the subfloor is completely clean, dry, and level first, and that the vinyl flooring itself is allowed to sit in the room for about 48 hours prior to installation, to get acclimated.
- Comfort. One of the worst parts of winter is walking across a freezing cold floor. If you have indoor pets, they have to endure it as well. But vinyl retains heat more effectively than other types of flooring do, to help you avoid that shock of cold. It’s also softer underfoot, not only making it more pleasant to walk on than wood or ceramic, but reducing noise, so footsteps don’t echo through the whole house.
These are just a few of the benefits of a vinyl floor. It goes in just about any room of the house and with just a little care can brighten your home for years to come. Talk to a flooring professional today to see if vinyl flooring is right for you.
