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Vinyl
Vinyl offers a great deal of versatility. There are over hundreds of
styles and colors to choose from, and pricing options that make vinyl
workable for mostly 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. It has 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.
Our Photo Gallery
Our Vinyl Section Photo Gallery.
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