Vinyl Flooring

How Is Vinyl Flooring Installed?

The installation of vinyl flooring seems to be rather easy. However, it requires a great deal of technique, steadiness, and patience. 

A whole new look can be installed in any home or office in New Zealand using vinyl floor tiles in just one weekend. But, of course, installation usually depends on the chosen type of product. 

In vinyl plank flooring, the condition of the old flooring of the room will also be taken into account before deciding on a suitable installation method. For instance, it is determined whether the old laminate flooring is in good shape or has a deep grout joint in it. 

So, while it can be executed through DIY, it's better to call professionals to install the vinyl flooring and avoid the risk of improper installation.

Reasons To Choose Vinyl Flooring

There are many convincing reasons to choose vinyl flooring over any other flooring in New Zealand. Here are a few ways this flooring can benefit a home transformation:

• Vinyl flooring is easy to install, maintain and is affordable

• The attractive textures, colours, and styles make it more appealing as it can fit the colour scheme of any room

• Multi-tonal vinyl flooring is available in a range of colour combinations, including red and orange, white vinyl flooring and grey vinyl flooring and many more that fits well with the interior of any space

• Vinyl floors are comfortable, just like carpet flooring. It is also resistant to damage and moisture, which means any spill can be wiped easily

• It has a low negative impact on the environment as it emits low VOC, and some manufacturers even offer recyclable vinyl flooring

• Being durable and water-resistant, outdoor vinyl floors can give an elegant look to the lawn or terrace, similar to wood flooring

• Vinyl flooring makes DIY installation possibly easy as it comes in sheets, tiles, and planks, which can be conveniently handled

• It's also a good option for bathrooms and laundry areas since it won't stain and even withstand humidity

What Are The Different Types Of Vinyl Flooring?

Vinyl flooring mainly has two main types in New Zealand. Vinyl roll flooring (also called vinyl sheet flooring) and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). As a result, manufacturers offer a wide range of vinyl flooring products that are further categorized within these two categories. 

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Luxury vinyl tile is a type of flooring that is multi-layered, waterproof, and resilient. It is available in either flexible or rigid vinyl tiles or planks. The durability of luxury vinyl flooring is unquestionable.  

It is a very practical flooring option in New Zealand designed to emulate natural alternatives such as ceramic tile or hardwood. LVT comes with a wide range of choices in designs and styles, from classic to trendy designs. So, it can very effectively obscure the concrete flooring.

This category of sheet vinyl flooring is suitable for bathroom vinyl flooring and kitchen vinyl flooring because of their quality of being waterproof. 

The installation of luxury vinyl flooring is also easy and fast because of its modular design. In addition, it doesn't demand the rooms to be completely closed off; the renovation can be done with the furniture still in the room without disrupting the life of the homeowner.

Vinyl Roll

Vinyl roll is a fiberglass-cushion-backed flooring that is highly resilient and long-lasting. As the name suggests, it comes in large, continuous, and flexible sheets suitable for almost any residential or commercial space. 

Homeowners in New Zealand often use the term linoleum flooring interchangeably with vinyl rolls – however, they're not the same. There are some key differences in how they're manufactured, installed, and maintained. 

Vinyl roll is constructed in layers and is mainly composed of PVC. It is available in a limitless number of designs, styles, and colours as its 'design layer' can be printed and embossed with almost any design. Manufacturers also produce patterned vinyl flooring rolls having textures that make the vinyl floor look and feel realistic. 

It is also one of the most affordable flooring solutions for homeowners in New Zealand producing low VOC emissions contributing to a healthier indoor environment.

How To Maintain And Clean Vinyl Flooring?

Besides being stylish, it is also very low maintenance. Since, by nature, vinyl floors are hard-wearing and scratch, water, and stain-resistant, it doesn't require much maintenance. The stains and spills can simply be wiped off the surface. 

Some installation services also treat the flooring with a special PUR surface treatment making it more resistant to scratches and stains.