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Hello Everyone, today we will be discussing the pros and cons of vinyl flooring. In this post, you will find everything you need to know before purchasing vinyl flooring.
Vinyl flooring is brand new in the market and is getting lots of rave reviews. Vinyl flooring is for someone who wants hardwood floors without the maintenance. I love maintenance-free floorings because they are easy to take care of for someone who is always on the go. It’s also great for people who have children.
In my home, we have placed vinyl flooring in our garage for a future game room.
Today, we will be digging into the
- Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring
- Pros Explained
- Cons Explained
- Installation
- Price Range
Pros and Cons Of Vinyl Flooring
Pros:
- Maintenance-free
- Waterproof
- Prevents scratches
- Stain Resistant
- Noise Resistant
- Easy and Simple Installation
- Budget-Friendly
Cons
- Indoor use only
- Furniture dents can occur.
- Can Release VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Unless it is floor score certified
- Sometimes can not be environmentally friendly depending on the company purchasing from.
- Must have a flat surface, or some bumps will show.
Pros Explained
Some pros listed above are crucial. This is because, unlike hardwood floors, there is no sealing or polishing. It’s also great for families with kids. Its because it is waterproof and will not damage floors if there is water spillage. It’s also stain resistant since it does not absorb anything.
Moreover, If you have furry friends as I do, you won’t need to worry of paw scratches all over your flooring. It is also noise resistant because it has a foam-like backing. This way, if something fell on it, it tends to reduce the noise due to the backing.
It’s also not as costly as tile or hardwood floors. This is important because it still gives a natural wood floor look. It also does not need the purchasing of grout, concrete, etc.
Moreover, it is very budget-friendly compared to real wood floors. They also have many different colors and patterns.
Cons Explained
The cons are it may fade if too much exposure to direct sunlight, which means it not the best option to use outdoors. Sometimes large furniture getting moved around could dent the flooring.
If you buy vinyl flooring, make sure they are floor score certified. Now you can guarantee it wont emit volatile organic compounds. This is important because it can be bad for someone’s health to have too much VOC exposure. That’s why it is a must to make sure the vinyl flooring your purchasing is floor score certified.
Other people tend not to like how some vinyl floorings are not eco-friendly. Some people dislike the fact that vinyl flooring is not biodegradeable. Some companies try to make them more eco-friendly. So it’s something you should consider if that is important to you.
Installation
Next, Installation is easy for vinyl flooring. It’s a simple click and lock method that doesn’t need glue as some other floorings do. It does not even need heavy machinery to cut the flooring to size.
All you end up needing is a tape measure, rubber mallet, and a utility knife. All you have to do is place the vinyl flooring and click and lock each piece together. Use the mallet to make sure the lines are seamless. The utility knife cuts pieces to size.
Some vinyl floors need glue. Unless. It’s the click and lock method, making it easier to remove in the future and reuse the pieces.
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Utility Knife:
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Price Range
Compared to tile and hardwood floors, Vinyl flooring is much more affordable. This is because the material is a lot cheaper and a fraction of ordinary hardwood floors and tiles.
The price range to buy vinyl flooring is around $1.50-$4.00 per square foot. This is a great deal compared to tile or hardwood floors. A hardwood floor can cost from $3.00-$7.00 while tile can cost $3.00-$8.00 depending on style.
Moreover, The installation cost is cheaper. This is because it doesn’ need concrete, grout, etc to put them down. It also takes less time and installed quickly.
Where To Buy Vinyl Flooring
Lastly, some places that offer great vinyl floors to buy are.
- MS International-(lots of flooring options at great prices)
- Lowe’s
- The Home Depot
- etc.
I purchased my flooring from MS International. They offer great prices and I get all my flooring and countertop needs from there. The vinyl floors that I used for my garage is called Cyrus-Ryder.
These floors work perfectly for the garage and they are quick to clean. I hope you were able to figure out if these floors work for your home.
There will be a link to porcelain tile pros and cons below.
By: Silvana J.
