Flooring is a high value investment for your property, and vinyl flooring can significantly improve the appearance and functionality of a room.
If you’re thinking of refurbishing your home then vinyl flooring is an excellent choice. Vinyl flooring is becoming increasingly popular in UK homes and it is made by binding PVC, resin and colouring agents together under high pressure. It is available in a huge range of designs and styles, including; tile patterns, wood grain, and one-colour plain sheets. Patterns can be chosen according to the size of a room and it's decor, and the great news with vinyl is that it’s very easy to install, and you get a great result every time.
Vinyl floor installation is incredibly easy to maintain as any dirt or liquid can be quickly and easily mopped-up with a wet cloth. You don't have to polish vinyl either, unlike wooden floors which require regular maintenance. Vinyl is also highly resistant to stains and is highly durable too, lasting for many years.
There are several reasons as to why vinyl might be the right choice for your home. Let us take a look at some of them:
● Vinyl flooring is easy to install - Vinyl tiles are supplied with pre-attached adhesive tape that anyone can lay without professional help.
● You can choose from many different designs and colours, with a huge range of patterns, textures, and colours available.
● Vinyl flooring is highly resistant to moisture, making it ideal for areas with high humidity levels, such as those found in bathrooms and kitchens that are prone to water spillage.
● Cleaning vinyl composite floors is quick and easy and doesn't require the use of chemicals.
● It's quick to install. Vinyl is much lighter and easier to fit than carpet. It’s also much easier to cut too.
These are just a few reasons why vinyl floor installing is becoming more and more popular for homeowners today. If you're considering installing new flooring in your home, you should seriously consider vinyl flooring as a favoured option.
Vinyl floor installation is easier than you might imagine
Installation of vinyl flooring is straightforward. It can be completed within a day, with little inconvenience. The following steps are required when installing vinyl flooring :
● Moving furniture out of the room - give yourself as much room as you can to freely move around in.
● Make sure that your floor is clean and free from dust and grease.
● Measure the area carefully so that you can determine exactly how much vinyl you require.
After choosing a specific design for your flooring, pre-mounted adhesive tiles are quick to lay. The most popular installation method is to start from the centre of the room. If you do so, it will be easier to hide the seams:
● Line up your floor tiles centrally on the floor and start fitting them from either side, working towards the middle, until you have completed covering the central area, leaving a 30cm margin around each corner.
● Align the tile grout lines with a straight edge and keep parallel to nearby grout lines.
● Your new flooring is now in place, ready to provide years of trouble-free service!
Southern Cross flooring can carefully inspect your subfloor to make sure that it's in good condition, and then clean it before fitting the floor for you. Your subfloor should be smooth, flat, dry and fixed in place before vinyl is fitted.
If imperfections are present in your subfloor, then a plywood base may need to be installed. A moisture barrier is required for concrete surfaces where water absorption can cause issues.
Southern Cross Flooring provides custom vinyl flooring installation. For a smooth subfloor foundation they fit a plywood base that’s sanded to a smooth finish. This is required as indentations in your sub-floor can cause the vinyl tile's locking system to fail. Southern cross flooring can also remove and dispose of old flooring (including carpets, wooden floors and laminates).
Talk to Southern Cross Flooring today for quick and easy installation of your new subfloor. They guarantee professional, hassle-free service with expert advice on hand whenever you need it, and with a 12 month warranty, you’ll be assured a perfectly smooth new vinyl floor.
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