Vinyl, also called resilient, offers a great deal of versatility. There are literally hundreds of styles and colors to choose from, and pricing options that make vinyl workable for most any budget. Vinyl floors are known for their easy care and cleaning, and are generally wear-resistant, which makes them a sensible choice for the kitchen and bath, or any other room in your home. They're also resilient. They "give" when you walk on them, which creates a soft, comfortable feel underfoot, and also reduces the chances of plates and glasses breaking when dropped.
There are two basic types of vinyl materials you should know about as well. The majority of vinyl floors literally have a photographic image that is printed on the material and protected by a wear layer. The other type is inlaid vinyl built from the backing up, and involves the layering of millions of vinyl color granules, on top of one another, through hand-cut stencils. The result is a handcrafted look of extraordinary depth and richness of color.
Vinyl is available in three different types of wear layers. The vinyl no-wax wear layer is easy to clean and resists stains. Urethane-coated wear layers are the next step up. They are easier to clean and are more resistant to scratching than ordinary vinyl no-wax. The third type is enhanced urethane that resists scrapes and marking better than other wear surfaces. The best, enhanced urethane, will not stain from exposure to household troublemakers like mustard and iodine, and dirt will not stick.
Great Floors offers a wide selection of vinyl surfaces, whether you select from our in-stock styles and patterns or special order from the samples you'll find in every showroom. Here are additional links that may be useful for background information on laminate:
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