Why Vinyl Flooring is the Best Thing that can Happen to your Home

When we change the floor of our house, there are many factors that we must take into account to choose a pavement or another. Logically, the aesthetic aspect is essential, but resistance, price or ease are also important when installing it. The vinyl floor (or PVC) is an option that has all the characteristics to be the best that can happen to your home. Do not you believe it?

A simple installation

One of the most interesting advantages of the vinyl floor, which also has laminate, is the possibility of placing it directly on the previous floor. Without uncomfortable works or the need to remove rubble Without a doubt, this means a significant saving of time and money. Now, for the result to be ideal, the previous floor must be level. If not, a professional will be able to fix any type of unevenness.

Click (Senso Lock) or self-adhesive

In fact, there are different ways to install it, depending on tiles or slats or rolls. Although self-adhesives are increasingly popular, our favourite is Gerflor’s Senso Lock system, a worldwide specialist in PVC flooring. These sheets come without adhesive, can be cut with a cutter and it will only take us 10 minutes to install each m². It is also very easy to clean. It will be enough to use a standard detergent during daily use, and the day you want to clean thoroughly, use a simple restoration product.

An infinite variety of finishes

We cannot deny that the most demanded are the vinyl floors that mimic the wood since they are capable of transmitting the roughness and warmth of this material like no other. However, it should be known that it is not the only finish we can find. Vinyl has endless designs, patterns, colours, and textures. You can choose from vinyl floors that mimic cement, those that mimic marble, stone or even hydraulic type models, which are in fashion lately.

Suitable for kitchens and bathrooms

For those who want to place the same pavement in all areas of the house, the vinyl floor is an alternative to other more expensive and difficult to place options. One of its great advantages is that it can be placed without problems in humid environments such as the kitchen or even the bathroom.
For these cases, again we recommend Gerflor Senso Lock 30, a resistant material that withstands scratches and bumps without problems, as well as the fall of all types of liquids. It is waterproof and non-slip! With this pavement, there is no problem in using the mop every day.

Off-road pavement

Vinyl floors, in addition to being elegant and easy to install, are very resistant. Most of these floors are made up of three or four layers that are sandwiched together to create this durable material. The first serves as a support and is made of fibreglass. The second is a printed layer of vinyl that adheres to the previous one. Finally, there is the wear layer, which is usually also made of vinyl.
Depending on the thickness of this last layer, we will talk about a more or less resistant pavement. Therefore, the thicker, the more durable. There are thicknesses from 0.08 mm (for less intensive uses) up to 0.3 (for areas with more frequency of passage).

A nice tread

Pavements such as marble or ceramics can be very beautiful, but when stepping on they are harder than vinyl flooring. Yes, this pavement also offers us a soft and comfortable footprint. We must always look for the model we choose to take care of the extra cushioning layer, something that will make the feeling more pleasant when you step on.

Substitutions without dramas

The vinyl floor is very resistant. However, there are always incidents that can cause a lama to be damaged. We repeat that it is not common, but it can happen. Faced with this problem, there is an easy solution: you do not need to replace the entire floor, simply the one that is damaged.

Hygienic and safe

Finally, it is necessary to comment that this material prevents the growth of fungi and bacteria. This places it as an interesting option in areas such as children’s bedrooms or bathrooms. Any allergic to dust at home? No problem, vinyl prevents the accumulation of mites, so it is ideal for homes where allergic or asthmatic people live.
Did you like vinyl floors? Do you have this type of pavement in your home? We want to know your opinion!