{"id":989,"date":"2019-05-04T10:58:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T10:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idealfloorsystems.co.ke\/southsudan\/?p=989"},"modified":"2023-05-08T08:29:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T08:29:37","slug":"why-vinyl-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idealfloorsystems.co.ke\/southsudan\/why-vinyl-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Why vinyl flooring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealfloorsystems.com\/services\/cushion-vinyl-floor\/\">Vinyl Flooring<\/a> Is a great choice as a flooring Choice in the modern day Interior design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Low maintenance.<\/strong> Vinyl flooring is relatively easy to care for. You have to make sure that grit and dirt are kept swept free to maintain the surface of the floor. Then, you can use a damp mop and an approved vinyl floor cleaner to remove stains. But few flooring options are as easy to care for as vinyl.<\/li><li><strong>Water resistance: <\/strong>A&nbsp;well-installed&nbsp;vinyl floor is almost impervious to water penetration, making this the perfect material for use in a bathroom, kitchen,&nbsp;laundry room, or other high moisture space in the home.<\/li><li><strong>Comfort underfoot.<\/strong> Vinyl does not get cold in the winter&nbsp;and is generally softer beneath your feet than wood or ceramic tile floors Some vinyl&nbsp; also have a padded <strong>under layer<\/strong> that can make walking on these floors even more comfortable.<\/li><li><strong>Inexpensive<\/strong>. At the low&nbsp;range,&nbsp;vinyl can cost as little as fifty cents per square foot, and most never exceed moderate cost levels. Very high-end premium vinyl materials can cost as much as ten dollars per square foot, though this is still less expensive than premium flooring choices, such as stone. The difference in price of resilient vinyl products is determined by the quality of the material and the&nbsp;design options&nbsp;found in the surface.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Durability. <\/strong>Vinyl is  generally considered to be a&nbsp;highly durable material&nbsp;that, if properly  installed and maintained, can last upwards of ten to twenty  years.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;the quality of the material that you purchase and the  way it was manufactured will determine how well your floor lasts over  time. Solid vinyl&nbsp;and&nbsp;composite vinyl are  homogeneous, with colors permeating every layer\u2014a feature that makes  them more resistant to damage from scratches. Printed vinyl will be only  as durable as the clear wear layer that protects the surface.  Fiberglass-reinforced vinyl sheets are extremely durable, while also  being pliable and resistant to damage. One advantage of using vinyl  tiles is that individual pieces can be easily replaced when they are  damaged.<\/li><li><strong>Stain resistance<\/strong>.&nbsp;Printed vinyl and  sheets have a clear wear layer that acts as a surface  barrier,&nbsp;protecting the floor&nbsp;from stains and spills. These materials  are very easy to clean and maintain. Solid and composite vinyl tiles do  not have this surface&nbsp;protection&nbsp;and will be more susceptible to stains,  requiring occasional stripping and polishing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Ease of installation<\/strong>.&nbsp;Vinyl tiles and vinyl rolls are relatively easy to install  though you do have to ensure that you have a completely dry,&nbsp;level  sub floor. It is possible to do this project yourself, but you may want  to have a professional prepare the sub-floor for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vinyl Flooring Is a great choice as a flooring Choice in the modern day Interior design Low maintenance. Vinyl flooring is relatively easy to care for. You have to make sure that grit and dirt are kept swept free to maintain the surface of the floor. 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