Why do people choose vinyl flooring?

Vinyl flooring is easy to install. It usually comes in simple square tiles or vinyl planks that can help save time and frustration as you don’t need to lay out a large section all at once.
Vinyl flooring is also great for budget flooring solutions while adding some character that usually comes with expensive hard flooring. With vinyl, some styles include a hand-crafted look that can simulate hand-crafted tiles, wood or stone.
Vinyl is also highly durable and waterproof, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas and wet zones in your home (such as kitchens and bathrooms).

Is Vinyl Flooring Safe?
Yes! Although vinyl flooring that was developed before the 1980s was made with asbestos, today’s manufacturing process for vinyl flooring is worlds apart. Vinyl square tiles and planks are now made from PVC which is heated and pressed into thin layers to create a flexible flooring option. There’s even a growing category of luxury vinyl to choose from that is made for both long life, realistic textures and easy maintenance.

Can vinyl flooring mimic the look of wood or stone without looking fake?
Yes and no. When looking at vinyl from a distance, it’s hard to tell the difference with some quality vinyl flooring brands. However, when walking on vinyl, it will always have a certain amount of give that hard floors do not have.
Depending on your selection, most brands will provide different thicknesses for you to choose from. At the same time, there will always be a different feel with vinyl flooring. You can improve this by selecting either a thicker cut vinyl that provides more cushioning, or a thinner cut vinyl with very little give to help simulate a hard floor..

Final Thoughts
As with any product, do some research online around which flooring solution best fits your needs. If you’re looking for some help, why not reach out to the Deloraine Carpet Centre team on 03 6362 2228, or drop in and see us at 51 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine!