Large Luxury vinyl tiles are made entirely of a synthetic material called polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC). The PVC is heat and pressed into thin layers that are glued together to form vinyl tiles or planks. Each vinyl part has a photorealistic visual layer depicting the look of hardwood.

Types of vinyl tile flooring

Vinyl tile flooring comes in 2 types – floating flooring and tiles. Sheet metal flooring – which is laid in 6- or 12-foot-wide sheets – is waterproof and easy to install. Vinyl tiles come in tile sizes of 9 or 12 square inches; it copies the appearance of ceramic tiles but is more economical. Luxury vinyl tile – which mimics stone or wood – comes in plank shapes, often 7″ wide by 48″ long.

Vinyl tiles finish

There are three types of vinyl tile floor finishes, all of which provide a beautiful result.

Wax-Free Vinyl Finish: This is the lightest type and is excellent for areas with moderate traffic and maximum exposure to dirt and moisture.

Urethane Finish: More durable, although the finish is heavier, will withstand moderate use, and is abrasion resistant and quick to clean.

Enhanced Urethane Finish: This is rarely available and can handle the most demanding traffic, is highly scratch and stain resistant, and has a lasting shine without constant maintenance.

The Costs of vinyl tile

No doubt, vinyl flooring is one of the most demanding flooring options you can select. Moreover, you can expect to spend $4-$12 per square foot to install it. Luxury vinyl tile – or LVT for business owners – is similarly inexpensive, costing an average of $3-$14 per square foot to install. When you compare the cost of wood, stone, or ceramic flooring, vinyl offers high cost-effectiveness. And if you can afford you can cut costs even further by installing vinyl flooring yourself. Depending on the project’s complexity, you can expect to spend $1 to $2 less per square foot if you do the installation, but of course, we’re always happy to install your new floor.

Easy installation of vinyl tile

Installing vinyl tile is usually easier than installing other flooring materials. For example, floating vinyl does not require glue or staples. Instead, the vinyl can be simply peeled off and glued onto the prepared substrate. Vinyl flooring can also have laid on concrete, hardwood, or concrete. It can even be installed over other vinyl; however, it is not recommended if you have two or more pre-existing layers.

The durability of vinyl tile

Vinyl tile is highly durable. It can work for up to 10-20 years with accurate installation and maintenance. This means that vinyl is an excellent choice for the rooms in your home that get the most traffic. In addition, most vinyl floors have a tread layer on their surface that resists scratches and stains. Some vinyl products even offer a warranty of up to 15 years on the tread layer. As with any floor, the quality of the material you purchase will affect its lifespan.

Vinyl tile is Stain resistance.

As mentioned earlier, some vinyl tiles have a tread layer that resists stains and spills – you can get this protection with printed vinyl tiles and sheets. Moreover, solid and composite vinyl tiles do not have this surface protection. As such, they are more prone to staining and require occasional stripping and polishing to keep them looking like new.

The thickness of the vinyl tile

Vinyl is generally soft underfoot. Some vinyl planks and tiles have a cushioned layer that makes walking on the vinyl more c aesthetic. Also, vinyl tiles are often referred to as strengthened floors. This means that the tiles have a certain degree of flexibility when you walk on them. Luxury Vinyl Tile is also ideal as it sounds- Bing properties.

Recommended use of vinyl tile

Due to vinyl tile durability, vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for:

• Kitchen
• Bathrooms
• Cellars
• Family rooms
• Laundries

Maintenance of vinyl tile

This is one area where vinyl siding shines. Maintenance is a breeze. After sweeping your vinyl floor to remove dirt and sand, simply run over it with a damp mop (using an approved vinyl floor cleaner) to keep your floor looking its best. Most vinyl tiles have a “wax-free” finish; after mopping, they will look as shiny as the day you bought them.

Home Sales Value becomes increases with vinyl tile flooring.

Vinyl flooring usually includes the house’s resale value, while natural wood floors negatively contribute to the house’s resale price. According to the National Hardwood Flooring Association, real estate agents often say that compared with homes with other types of flooring, homes with vinyl tile are easier to sell, sell faster, and sell for more money. However, they need more investment than vinyl flooring. Although solid wood floors are more expensive than vinyl floors, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for – endless beauty, a possible increase in the resale value of your home, and durable flooring that can last for decades.