Not sure whether to choose a floating floor or another type of flooring? Each type of flooring has its advantages compared to its competitors. Each of us, according to our needs, can find what we’re looking for with one type of flooring or another.
Today, we’re taking a closer look at vinyl floating floors. Aesthetic and functional, it wonderfully imitates natural material floors such as wood or stone. It can thus be installed in all rooms of a house!
What are the advantages of choosing a vinyl floating floor?
Choosing a vinyl floating floor has many advantages that make it an option to consider for flooring, whether residential or commercial. We have summarized for you in five points the reasons to buy a floating floor:
1 – Choosing a vinyl floating floor: wide variety of textures and shades
The manufacturing process of vinyl floors is at the cutting edge of technology. This allows you to choose a floating floor whose appearance and texture imitate almost all materials as well as their finish or even their color.
This innovative material offers almost an infinite variety of options! It is possible to choose vinyl floating flooring inspired by wood in a range of shades from light planks to mahogany effects, through variations of camel, beige or white. We can thus imitate noble woods like oak or even cherry.
Different formats are available, in planks or squares for example, allowing vinyl floating floors to create unique and original patterns. Consider this to create a unique interior decoration different from that of your neighbors.
2 – Easy to maintain and durable
Unlike natural wood planks, the advantage of choosing a vinyl floating floor is that it doesn’t get damaged as easily. Indeed, the different layers provide it with maximum resistance against shocks and scratches, making it a more durable solution.
And even in case of damage, the floating floor can be easily replaced! Add to this the fact that a vinyl floating floor is also not very sensitive to grease stains and moisture. Result: a perfect covering for the kitchen or bathroom.
However, the vinyl flooring has one flaw: it is sensitive to temperature variations. Therefore, avoid installing it in a room that is directly exposed to sunlight or in a very cold room.
Still on the maintenance side, a floating vinyl floor can be easily and quickly cleaned with a broom or vacuum cleaner. And as it is not afraid of moisture. You can also regularly mop it using a neutral cleaner and lukewarm water for a deeper cleaning.
3 – Choose a vinyl floating floor for its low cost!
Thanks to lower production costs, vinyl is often a more affordable option. Vinyl floating floors are also less expensive to renovate and are therefore an economical flooring choice.
If you like the look of wood, but don’t want to spend a large sum of money on flooring, choosing a vinyl floating floor is a very good alternative with an excellent value for money!
4 – Comfort
Its flexibility makes vinyl a comfortable material that’s pleasant to the touch. It is also less cold than natural materials like wood or stone.
Its comfort also comes from its significant sound insulation which considerably reduces footstep noise or shocks and impacts on the floor. It’s perfect for muffling sounds from one floor to another!
For optimal acoustics, choose a vinyl flooring with an integrated membrane in each tile.
5 – Easy installation
Vinyl is made of a plastic material: polyvinyl chloride. To install it, there’s no need for major renovations! These flexible and resistant plastic floors are easy to install. Whether they are sold as:
- Rolls (sheet vinyl),
- Tiles,
- Click-lock planks.
The floating vinyl floor is an interlocking covering that is placed directly on the original floor. There’s a risk of seeing imperfections from the subfloor directly on the vinyl flooring. Make sure to install the floor on a perfectly smooth surface. If you’re not handy or if you’re alone to complete this task, it’s better to call on flooring professionals for optimal and long-lasting results.
Calling on a specialist to choose your floating floor
L’Artisan du Plancher offers you a wide selection of quality floating floors. As we are flooring experts in Montreal, we also carry out the installation, sanding, and finishing of all types of floating floors and others.
Don’t hesitate to contact our flooring experts for all your questions and quote requests. We are at your disposal.
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