Vinyl Wood Flooring

You have to be astonished, when looking at vinyl wood flooring, as to the improvements over the last 20 years of the products. Wood-like flooring has all the look and feel of the real thing. The wood textures and natural knots that are imprinted into the materials give a feel and over all stunning result to your home, office or building at a fraction of the price of hardwood floors.

Vinyl flooring materials can come in sheet vinyl, planks, interlocking planks, puzzle type interlocking planks, and the floating floor. Ways to install the various types of flooring are glue, interlocking non-glue, and stick on pieces of flooring. Surface preparation depends on which type of flooring you choose. Installation for many can be done by the home or business owner if you choose but some of the materials may need a professional to ensure the floor will be properly installed.

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Things to look for when purchasing your sheet vinyl flooring are that the materials do not contain harmful glues or chemicals when they were processed. You may find some cheap vinyl wood flooring may contain some of these and would not be suitable for inside your home. Cutting and precision is needed for this flooring to be successfully installed. Before installing you may need to put a sub floor or floor leveler on the surface to your existing floor. Caring for your floor usually requires just a light cleaning, do not use harsh chemicals, and never any wax. Other things to look for are cushion backing for comfort and if the floor has an anti-skid or slip surface if it gets wet.

Many of the plank type and puzzle vinyl flooring are similar in many ways as far as ease in installation and preparation for installation. The plank and puzzle vinyl floors usually have a tongue and grove locking system that offers a waterproof seal when secured. You can lay this type of flooring on top of existing floor if it is level. In uneven areas you may have to put down floor leveler to even the surface. Check with the brand and read your labels to identify any special items you may need to ensure proper installation. This type of flooring is very durable and flexible, maintenance and cleaning.

The floating floor is a floor that has no glues or adhesives to hold it together. The vinyl pieces have an interlocking system. This floor usually has a comfort and waterproof padding underneath and is great in any room of your home. Any do-it -yourselfer be can be successful with this floor installation. You can have the beauty and durability that surpasses wood and minimal care for years. You have to agree; the vinyl wood flooring industry has met all and more expectations of home and business owners everywhere.