No matter what your household renovation budget may be, there is always a floor covering to suit. But sometimes we can have champagne taste on a beer budget! That’s when renovations can be disheartening. This is one of the benefits of vinyl flooring. The new generation of vinyls can give you the look you want at a great price, from a hardwood flooring style to bold patterns and colours. There are other advantages too. Here are 5 reasons to consider vinyl flooring.
What Exactly Is Vinyl Flooring?
Vinyl flooring is an artificial composite floor that can come in two varieties. There is vinyl sheet flooring which, as its name suggests, is laid down as sheets. The other type is vinyl tiles – where flooring is laid down in various separate squares. This is preferred by some home decorators as it can imitate a ceramic tile floor. Either way, vinyl flooring is glued to your concrete floor, but may require an underlay or other ground preparation depending what you are replacing.
What Are The Benefits Of Vinyl Flooring?
Vinyl flooring has many benefits to both homeowners and commercial property owners. It’s the perfect flooring choice for those who need a good quality floor covering that will meet a tight budget.
1. Affordbale
Vinyl flooring is one of the cheapest floor coverings available on the market. Compared to other floor coverings, including laminate and carpet, vinyl is cheaper per square metre to buy and have installed. Vinyl is also durable and resilient, which means you won’t have to replace it in a hurry, even in a busy home or office. This will save you money in the long run.
2. Simple Installation
The installation of vinyl flooring is a relatively easy process. The key to a successful installation is ensuring the floor underneath is smooth and without flaws or imperfections. Any bumps or lumps will be noticeable once the vinyl flooring is laid, so it’s important for the floor to be as smooth as possible underneath.
Vinyl flooring can be installed yourself, but to ensure a smooth finish, it is recommended you hire an experienced vinyl layer to prepare the surface and ensure there are no peeling corners or gaps.
3. A Wide Variety Of Design Options
Vinyl flooring comes in a range of colours, patterns and imitation wood grains. If you have your heart set on a style of floor, vinyl will allow you to replicate the look you’re after at a fraction of the cost. The option of the vinyl being laid as sheets or tiles gives you even more options for the finished look.
Vinyl flooring can replicate natural stone, wood and ceramic tiles. A variety of textures are available with smooth and pebbled styles being the most commonly used by homeowners. Non-slip finishes can be applied to your vinyl flooring, too, to ensure the surface is safe at all times.
4. Easy To Maintain
Out of all the floors that require cleaning and maintenance, vinyl flooring is the one that requires the least amount of energy to maintain. Vinyl flooring is water resistant so can be mopped without fear of warping. The floor is also known to be hygienic as the lack of seams prevents bacterial growth.
Vinyl flooring can be cleaned with detergents and disinfectants, without fear of damaging the floor.
Vinyl floors are recommended for asthma and allergy sufferers, as vinyl doesn’t harbour dust or particles like carpet and some timbers tend to do.
5. Can Cope With Heavy Traffic
Vinyl flooring is durable and resilient, which makes it the perfect floor covering for heavy traffic areas. Families with children opt for vinyl flooring as it can’t be easily damaged by banging toys or heavy items that might be dropped accidentally. If you know there will be a lot of movement in your home, vinyl may be the perfect choice for you as a steady stream of feet, toys and even pets won’t affect the appearance of the floor. This is probably one of the most important benefits of vinyl flooring in the home!
If you are considering new floor coverings for your home, take a look at the latest vinyl styles. Contact the team at Bennetts Carpets today to learn more about the benefits of vinyl flooring.
