2. INTRODUCTION
Soft sheet and flexible or tile that attaches to
underlayment with adhesive.
Easy to install and clean.
Made of mixture of PVC and plasticizers.
Self-adhesive.
Comes in variety softness, very durable, style, and
quality.
3. TYPES OF VINYL
2 types :
1.
Vinyl sheet
Wear layer must be thick so it is long lasting.
Available in 6, 9, or 12 feet wide.
Made of moisture, and mildew-resistant to provide a level of
cushioning.
2 types ; printed and inlaid vinyl
2.
Vinyl tile
Available in 12 inches or 18 inches square.
Available with peel and stick adhesive backings.
Covered with protective surface coating to prevent marks
and stain.
2 types ; solid and composite tiles.
4. WAY TO INSTALL SHEET VINYL
Remove obstacles.
Create space for the new flooring t slip under.
Even out the floor surface.
Create a paper template.
Working around work trim.
Tape the paper template to the underlayment.
Mark the underlayment.
Use a rented staples.
Fill gaps and holes.
Place the template on the flooring.
Cut the flooring.
Double-cut the seams.
Press down the flooring.
5. WAY TO INSTALL VINYL TILE
Prepare door casing and jambs.
Install underlayment.
Loose-lay the tile.
Measure for the border.
Apply the adhesive.
Install full tiles.
Cut tile to fit.
Cut partial tiles.
Lay the border.
Install carpet strip.
6. ADVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGE
ADVANTAGE :
Floor finishes material in heavy traffic areas.
Examples : kitchens, laundry room, and bathroom.
Other options like carpet, tile, hardwood or stone.
Easy to install.
Easy to keep clean.
Variety of styles, designs, and colours.
Resilient, absorb noise, and comfortable to stand
on long periods of time.
Glass items may not break when dropped.
7. DISADVANTAGE:
Can rip and will gouge if a sharp object is dropped.
Almost impossible to fix.
Need to be pieced and will have seam should be
installed by professional.
Floor surface must be clean to make sure the
flooring has flat without bumps or bubbles.
Difficult to remove and replace.
Have to use special machine to scrape the vinyl off
the floor.
8. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FLOOR FINISHES
LAMINATE,VINLY AND LINOEUM
VINLY
LAMINATE
LINOEUM
DURALITY
Moisture does not
damage it.
Suitable for kitchen and
bathrooms
Moisture does not
damage it
Does not rip as vinyl
floors.
suitable for living room
and bedroom
Moisture does not
damage it.
Suitable for kitchen and
bathrooms
COST
As cheap as any on
market
Expensive than vinyl.
Expensive than vinyl.
INSTALLATION
Require glue.
The number of
laminate floors can be
locked in place by
connecting different
planks.
Require the addition
of joint filler to adhesive
and staples.
AESTHETICS
Largely synthetic.
Versatile as it can be
made to imitate wood,
stone, or tile floors
Contains natural
materials
9. CONCLUSION
used in wide range of commercial and residential applications because it is
easy to clean, does not tend to trap dust, and remove the spills as well as the
overall moisture resistance are important.
widely used in home lifestyle because of its durability, comfort under the foot,
aesthetic appeal, long lasting beauty, and cost effectiveness.
commonly used in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, family rooms, and the
whole house.
The vinyl composition tile is a resilient floor tile which is used in commercial
applications and in residential kitchens and baths.
gives the capability to mix and match the colours, put borders around a room,
and check board patterns to give the unique look.
the resilient sheet flooring is the layered sheet flooring and it is one of the
most versatile flooring values.
In conclusion, I think vinyl is suitable to use as floor finishes in every house
besides it is afford for people to have it especially for those who have big
family. They can easily clean when their children spilt the water on it because
vinyl also known as waterproof floor finishes. You can use any cleaning agent
without any worries from damages.
