Camaro PUR - Devonshire Oak 3462
Vinyl Flooring is usually 100% synthetic material, made mostly from fiberglass and PVC. It can withstand heavy use and is one of the best low cost and water-resistant floor options for heavy foot traffic and moist areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, classrooms, clinics, and many institutional applications.
There are commonly 3 types of vinyl flooring available in the market, including sheet vinyl, vinyl tile and vinyl plank. Sheet vinyl is made in large, flexible, and continuous sheets. While vinyl tile or Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) offers a variety of styles and designs to suit a wide range of interiors and needs. Vinyl plank mimics the natural beauty of hardwood and stone without compromising on the durability. Click here to see different shades and designs for each type of vinyl flooring
Colonia PUR - Imperial Black Marble 4515 (left)
Expona Commercial PUR - Tanned Chevron Parquet 4112 (middle)
Polysafe Quattro - Truffle Shore 5762 (right)
Expona Commercial PUR - Golden Chevron Parquet 4111
LVT or Luxury Vinyl Tile is an innovative design of vinyl flooring. It provides the realistic look of either wood, stone, or ceramic tile, but is extremely hard wearing and resilient to daily wear and tear. All LVT ranges by Polyflor also feature polyurethane reinforcement to reduce maintenance costs, making it ideal for commercial and residential areas that require a hardwearing floorcovering which is attractive, modern and easy to maintain
Laminate is mainly made from wood by-products fused with resins. While Vinyl floor is usually made from PVC and fiberglass. Both floorcoverings are the popular choices in the market for their ease of installation (compared to hardwood floors) and budget friendliness. However, they also have some key differences.
The benefits of vinyl flooring include but are not limited to:
The benefits of laminate flooring include:
Sustainable slip resistance is also a crucial factor to consider before specifying your flooring choice, which can be found in many of Polyflor’s vinyl ranges.
Forest fx PUR - Stained Maple 3110 (Retired)
Even though hardwood floor is a natural, beautiful, and durable flooring option, vinyl floor can be a more scratch-resistant choice in the long run, especially if there are pets, children, or heavy furniture in the households, which can potentially scratch or damage the floor. On the other hand, vinyl is a better choice if you are looking for a floorcovering solution which can be used in the kitchen, bathroom or other areas where accidently spills and splashes are inevitable. This is because vinyl flooring is more impervious and water resistant when compared with hardwood flooring.
Vinyl flooring provides softer underfoot and more slip resistant features to help users reduce the risk of falling and possibly hurting themselves. Vinyl floor is more resistant to absorbing cold and heat than tile and stone floor, making it a more kid and pet friendly floorcovering solution. Vinyl flooring is also more hygienic than tile and stone floor because of its impervious layer. This means bacteria and germs have nowhere to hide.
Polysafe Stone fx - Urban Concrete 6013; Light Concrete 5087
Polysafe Verona PURE - Midnight Blue 5238
Vinyl floor is stylish yet highly durable. Depending on the quality and how they’re installed and maintained, vinyl floor can last from 5 to 25 years. Besides its longevity, vinyl ranges usually have a wear layer to protect the floor from stains and scratches. Most Polyflor vinyl floorcoverings also feature PUR surface treatment to support a simple cleaning regime, which make it suitable for both light and heavy traffic settings without compromising on aesthetic and durability.
Vinyl as a flooring material that is designed to be slip-resistant. Additionally, most vinyl floors, especially in the safety ranges, offer a high degree of slip resistance in continually wet areas where contaminants may be present. For example, Polyflor’s Polysafe ranges achieved high level slip resistance in the Pendulum, Abrasion and ramp tests to provide superior comfort underfoot whilst maintaining high performance and safety. You can view different safety flooring collections in detail by its slip-ratings here.
Polysafe Quattro - Chalk Dune 5766
Polysafe Standard PUR - Wild Mushroom 4600; Taupe 4610
Vinyl floor can be waterproof if it is well installed and maintained. The 100% waterproof nature of the Polyflor vinyl flooring products also lend itself to regular wet cleaning, with fast drying times minimising disruption.
Many vinyl floorcoverings are designed to reduce the installation time with help from professionals. For example, Expona Simplay PUR from Polyflor is a collection of loose lay vinyl tiles and planks that has been developed for heavy commercial interiors where appearance, practicality and faster project turnover time are required. You can click here to view this collection in detail or discover how to install Polyflor floorings in detail on our installation guide.
Expona Simplay PUR - Natural Wild Oak 2571
Palettone SD - Weekend Sky 8611
Vinyl floor or Luxury vinyl tile is probably the best low-maintenance flooring option. For example, all the LVT collections from POLYFLOR are resistant to everyday dirt, soil or accidental splashes, which make the cleaning process much easier. You can sweep or vacuum the floor to remove loose dirt, grit, or dust. For deeper cleaning, you can just simply rinse the floor with clean water and wipe it with a mop. On top of that, all the LVT collections feature a polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) on the top of the floor layers to support ongoing maintenance and a simple cleaning regime.
With the safety regulations and advanced technologies, vinyl manufacturers like POLYFLOR make a significant contribution to creating positive indoor environments by producing vinyl planks and tiles for homes and businesses with very low VOC emissions. Furthermore, All Polyflor vinyl ranges have undergone many independent and rigorous VOC tests and have approval certifications including Eurofins, Agbb, and Finland M1 test, making it a safe floor option to use in your interior.
Colonia PUR - Cliff Top Oak 4438