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When finding the perfect flooring, there are many qualities to take into consideration, every material has pros and cons. The most important thing to look for is if you are going to get your money’s worth or not.
Vinyl flooring is always a popular choice for it is affordability, durability and aesthetics.
But still many people will ask how long does vinyl flooring last.
The longevity of vinyl flooring depends on many factors, but in general the life expectancy as follows:
How long do vinyl flooring last?
The vinyl sheet flooring last for 10 to 30 years
The vinyl plank flooring last 15 to 20 years
The vinyl tile flooring last for 15 to 20 years
There are 8 factors affecting the longevity of vinyl flooring, below we will discuss each factors in details.
It’s an in-depth article that takes 30 minutes to read.
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We will need to figure out whether the PVC material is virgin or recycled, the virgin material will have longer life.
And we will need to figure out the percentage of PVC and stone powder, the bigger the percentage of PVC, the longer the life.
It is easy to understand that the production quality is important, the better the quality control, the longer the vinyl flooring life.
The thicker the flooring, the longer the flooring life expectancy.
The thicker the wear layer, the longer the flooring life expectancy.
We will need to know whether there is UV coating or PUR coating on the flooring.
The UV coating and PUR coating will definitely help to make the flooring use longer.
Even if the vinyl flooring itself is in good quality, but we will need to make sure the flooring installation is perfect so it will not affect the usage.
How you use the flooring is also import.
If there are any sharp objects in daily life, and it is always dropping on the flooring, it is avoidable that it will scratch the flooring, and make damages.
Or if the flooring is exposing to sun or hot temperature environment, it will also make the flooring life expectancy shorter.
The flooring uses in heavy traffic area such as station or airport will have shorter life.
On the other hand if there is little traffic on the flooring, it will last much longer.
Daily vinyl flooring cleaning and maintenance are also import, Clean and dry flooring will always last longer.
Use a suitable cleaner
It is not good to clean the floor with some rough things, because these will damage the finishing of the floor. No matter what cleaning products you use, be sure to use products that compatible with vinyl flooring.
Alternatively, it is completely safe to use apple cider vinegar solution to remove dirt from the floor. You can buy spray mops at local stores and put the solution in the supplied bucket.
Do not drench the luxury vinyl plank
Although you may not be able to avoid spills and moisture coming into contact with your new vinyl plank, it is important not to drench them. Water can slip through cracks, causing the adhesive to fall off and may cause mildew. This is one of the many ways to avoid fungi.
Mop the floor frequently
When mopping the floor, make sure to clean it once a week. Vinyl flooring is very smooth, so it doesn’t need much maintenance at the beginning. However, mopping can still ensure the service life of the floor. Not to mention, it will make them feel better on your feet.
Sweep every day
It is important to clean the LVT floor every day. In order to prevent dust and dirt on the LVT floor, daily quick cleaning helps to clean any food overnight, sharp objects, or anything that may pose a potential threat to the floor.
Keep the floor away from the sun
As we all know, luxury vinyl tiles will fade in the sun over time. Avoid this by investing in blinds or placing large furniture and large carpets in areas that may cause problems. Make sure the cushion has woven, cotton or jute cushion instead of rubber and latex to prolong the service life of LVT.
Ensure traffic is light
In some cases, such as in busy homes or homes with children and animals, it may not be possible to maintain light traffic, but if you can and if you want these floors to last for a long time, don’t be too busy at home.
Get a chair matt for rolling chairs
As we all know, rolling chair will destroy the wear-resistant layer of vinyl floor, and the wear-resistant layer itself is the layer to protect the floor. It’s a good idea to make a small investment in a chair cushion or carpet because it provides you with a sense of calm and comfort and allows specific locations in your home to last longer. It’s much easier to change mats than boards.
Don’t put your shoes on the floor
Have you ever been to a home where a friend or family member told you to take off your shoes before entering? This may be because you may have been infected with bacteria, or because they want their floors to last longer than ordinary people. Consider doing this at home. Not only will you have a home with fewer bacteria, but it’s easier to provide better maintenance on vinyl flooring.
Make sure no sharp objects hit the planks
We discussed this briefly above, but sharp objects may cause the wear layer to crack, so specific floors must be replaced or affected areas repaired. To avoid this problem, make sure there are no nails, object fragments or sharp plastic chips near your floor.
You can ensure that no sharp objects fall to the ground by regularly checking the underside of unconventional inspection areas such as sofas, tables, kitchenware or dressers.
Provide pads under furniture
Finally, it is necessary to put the “shoes” under the furniture to avoid scratches. These can be done quickly, which is one of the best things you can do for the floor.
There are 2 types of heterogeneous vinyl sheet flooring in the market, the regular type and heavy duty type.
It is define by flooring thickness and wear layer thickness.
Normally the flooring with 2mm or more total thickness, and 0.3mm wear layer thickness will be called heavy duty vinyl sheet flooring, and the 2mm homogeneous vinyl sheet is also heavy duty vinyl sheet flooring. These can last 15 to 30 years. (Or even more)
While the thickness less than heavy duty is regular vinyl sheet flooring, and the life expectancy is from 10 to 20 years.
Overall, vinyl flooring last anywhere from 10 to 30 years, but there is many factors affecting the longevity; we will need to make sure we follow below to extend the flooring life.
The vinyl flooring quality is good
The installation quality is good
Well take care the flooring in usage
Clean and maintain the flooring well.
This article is written by Longda Flooring (www.longdaflooring.com), a leading vinyl sheet flooring manufacturer from China.
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