Buyer’s Guide To Vinyl Flooring

When it comes to picking a hardwearing and easy to clean floor for your kitchen, vinyl flooring is one of the best options. It is easy to fit, relatively cheap to buy, and wipe clean. The non-porous quality of the vinyl means that it is really hygienic as a flooring option.

It is also a choice with a lot of different varieties available. To make sure you pick the best bathroom or kitchen vinyl flooring for your needs, it’s best to know what is on the market, and what the benefits of each are.

Sheet Vinyl

Sheet vinyl is typically available in a range of widths which will be cut to measure. You can also buy prepared rolls. The lack of seams makes it really good for moist environments like you’ll find in a steamy bathroom. The fewer edges, the less likely your vinyl will begin to peel.

Measure your room carefully to make sure you pick the right width, or you could end up making an expensive mistake.

Sheet vinyl is available either printed or inlaid. Printed is a cheaper option, but, if scratched, the colour or pattern will be damaged. The benefit of inlaid vinyl is that the pattern runs through the thickness of the vinyl. Scratches and marks will be less noticeable as a result.

Tiles

Vinyl tiles are really easy to fit, because rather than having to work with a large piece, you simply have to place the tiles into the pattern and design you want, and will only have to cut a few pieces at the edges, or around kitchen units.

They tend to be either 12 or 18 inch squares, but can come in variable thickness. There are a wide range of patterns and colours available, and you can create an interesting design by using a combination of several types. You can create more than one look with your kitchen vinyl flooring by using the same titles with a directional pattern by alternating the direction of the pattern every other tile, or every few tiles. Experiment before fitting to make sure you’re entirely happy with the look.

While a bit more expensive than normal vinyl tiles, self-adhesive ones are the easiest to fit.

We’d recommend buying a few extra tiles, so if any get damaged you will be able to replace them without having to relay the entire floor.

Plank

Much like tiles, plank vinyl is produced in pre-cut sections. Typically they will be around four inches wide by four foot long, but check the individual listing for the planks as it can vary. This type of vinyl floor is ideal for use in the kitchen.

You can achieve the look of hardwood floors but with a slightly warmer feel under foot. Installation and maintenance is also much easier, and the overall cost is lower.

Maintaining Your Vinyl Kitchen Flooring

The other main benefit of vinyl flooring is that they are very easy to clean. Mostly they just need to be swept, with an occasional mop. They don’t need to be waxed to maintain their shine. Wipe up minor spills with a damp cloth.

Some vinyl flooring is available with a protective backing, which will help prevent mildew and moisture For extra comfort, chose a vinyl with cushioning. This thicker vinyl will typically also make a more effective floor cover.


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