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Customer Center - Buyer's Guides
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Vinyl Flooring Overview
Vinyl flooring has, by far, the greatest amount of choices allowing you to choose virtually any style to fit your taste. Also easily maintained it makes for one of the easiest to care for.
Types of Vinyl
Sheet Goods
Available in 6 and 12 foot lengths.
Very low maintenance.
Most extensive number of styles and colors to choose from.
Self Stick Tile
Same as sheet goods except that it's produced in 12x12 inch tiles with pre-applied glue.
Enhanced style and colors in 1.2mm and 2.0mm thicknesses.
Luxury Tile
Produced the same as Self Stick except it's made more for residential.
Striking designs with the beauty of stone, slate, and wood.
Scuff resistant and easily maintained.
Good for commercial use.
Has a protective wear layer.
VCT
Typically comes in 9x9 and 12x12 tiles.
Made from vinyl resins, filler pigment and other additives.
Able to be used residentially and commercially.
Styles and colors that allow for a greater design freedom.
Vinyl - At A Glance
Average Cost
Average Lifespan
Easy Installation
Easy Maintenance
Vinyl Pros and Cons
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Pros
Usually the most affordable of the flooring choices
Relatively easy to maintain
Many styles, patterns, and colors to choose from
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Cons
Life span is only about 10 years
Stains may be difficult to remove from certain fibers
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Let Us Help You Find the Perfect Vinyl Floors
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