Vinyl floorings are preferred by many homeowners for their ease of installation—can be applied over old flooring. Unlike other flooring materials, sharp blades will easily cut the vinyl flooring so that it may conform to corners, cabinets, and curves, so that many DIYers are able to install them with relative ease. In additon, Vinyl floorings are easily cleaned with a vacuum or a mop with soap and warm water. To the delight of many householders, with proper care, many brands do not require waxing. Polyurethane coatings render a high-gloss finish that emulates a shiny, waxy surface and generally stays rather shiny over the years.
As with many household materials, vinyl sheet and tile flooring comes in residential grade and commercial grade.
Commercial vinyl floorings conform to specifications that require superior durability and stain resistance (particularly use-ful in hospital settings). Some commercial-grade vinyl floorcovering is non-slip for high public traffic areas.
Residential vinyl flooring varies in thickness, method used for imprinting or decorating, and style. Patterns may be printed with a rotary press (called rotogravure printing) or with large plates engraved intaglio with the design engraved below the surface of the metal. Both printing methods impress a pattern on top of the gel layer of foam and underneath the wear layer, rendering a relatively durable pattern.
The design departments of vinyl flooring companies,such as Riverflooring, are constantly seeking new inspiration for successful patterns and colors that will work in sheet and tile form. The designers work with marketing groups to determine what colors and styles will capture the public's interest as much as five years from current production. The designs are transferred from drawing to computer, and mock-ups of the different patterns are produced in an array of colors. The designs are then printed off of the computer on full-size paper and in full color.
Vinyl floorings are preferred by many homeowners for their ease of installation—can be applied over old flooring. Unlike other flooring materials, sharp blades will easily cut the vinyl flooring so that it may conform to corners, cabinets, and curves, so that many DIYers are able to install them with relative ease. In additon, Vinyl floorings are easily cleaned with a vacuum or a mop with soap and warm water. To the delight of many householders, with proper care, many brands do not require waxing. Polyurethane coatings render a high-gloss finish that emulates a shiny, waxy surface and generally stays rather shiny over the years.
As with many household materials, vinyl sheet and tile flooring comes in residential grade and commercial grade.
Commercial vinyl floorings conform to specifications that require superior durability and stain resistance (particularly use-ful in hospital settings). Some commercial-grade vinyl floorcovering is non-slip for high public traffic areas.
Residential vinyl flooring varies in thickness, method used for imprinting or decorating, and style. Patterns may be printed with a rotary press (called rotogravure printing) or with large plates engraved intaglio with the design engraved below the surface of the metal. Both printing methods impress a pattern on top of the gel layer of foam and underneath the wear layer, rendering a relatively durable pattern.
The design departments of vinyl flooring companies,such as Riverflooring, are constantly seeking new inspiration for successful patterns and colors that will work in sheet and tile form. The designers work with marketing groups to determine what colors and styles will capture the public's interest as much as five years from current production. The designs are transferred from drawing to computer, and mock-ups of the different patterns are produced in an array of colors. The designs are then printed off of the computer on full-size paper and in full color.
