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Vinyl floor finishes
This document discusses vinyl flooring. It describes vinyl as a soft sheet or tile flooring material made of PVC and plasticizers that is easy to install and clean. The document outlines the different types of vinyl flooring, including vinyl sheet and tile. It provides details on how to install both vinyl sheet and tile and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of vinyl flooring. Finally, it compares vinyl flooring to laminate and linoleum flooring.
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- 1. FLOOR FINISHES VINYL Prepared by: Nur Azreen binti Ab. Aziz Class : AP1142A Lecturer’s name : Madam Izatul Farrita
- 2. INTRODUCTION Soft sheet andflexible 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 2types : 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 INSTALLSHEET 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 INSTALLVINYL 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 andwill 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 FLOORFINISHES 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 widerange 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.
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