How Long Can Vinyl Flooring Last?

Today Vinyl flooring is becoming more and more popular. Many of the people will ask: how long can vinyl flooring last?

Before we answer this question, we will need to know more about vinyl flooring

1) What are the vinyl flooring advantages?

  1. Fashionable and environmentally friendly: PVC flooring is primarily made of polyvinyl chloride and its copolymer resin, which is environmentally friendly and formaldehyde free.

 

  1. Anti slip and wear-resistant: The surface wear-resistant layer has extraordinary anti slip properties, and can be used for 5-20 years under abnormal conditions depending on the thickness of the wear-resistant layer.

 

  1. Ultra light and ultra-thin: ordinary only 2-3mm thickness, with a weight of only 2-3KG per square meter.

 

  1. Warm foot feel: The texture is soft and has good elasticity, while the coil flooring has better elasticity, which can disperse the impact on the feet.

 

  1. Waterproof and flame-retardant: PVC flooring has no affinity with water, and the order is not that it will not be damaged if soaked for a long time; And it will not produce mold due to high humidity; The fire resistance target of PVC flooring can reach B1 level, second only to stone.

 

  1. Sound absorption and noise prevention: PVC flooring has general air data, but compared to its sound absorption effect, its sound absorption can reach up to 20 decibels.

 

  1. Convenient to take care of: PVC flooring can be wiped with a mop when dirty, and it will not deform or change color even after long-term use. Its dimensional stability is not easily affected by temperature and humidity, and it will not fade after long-term use.
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2) Characteristics of vinyl sheet flooring

When using PVC flooring for aerial renovation, it can adhere to the maximum extent that the original flooring is complete and undamaged, and the paving speed is very fast. The entire paving process does not produce noise and construction waste, allowing you to transform the original flooring unconsciously!

 

The application of PVC plastic flooring emphasizes functionality and applicability, and the selection and application of different PVC plastic flooring also depends on the performance of the flooring.

 

PVC plastic floor has thick color stripes, various stripes are vivid, three-dimensional and texture, which is suitable for indoor application. If you use it in a semi closed corridor, you must choose to use a floor with good anti-aging performance. PVC plastic floor is not suitable for use in places with strong sunlight. If you have selected it, you must do a good job of protection.

 

PVC plastic flooring is produced using PVC materials. PVC is polyvinyl chloride, also known as plastic, which does not contain formaldehyde. But when purchasing plastic flooring, don’t forget to smell the floor for any pungent odor. Normally, PVC flooring has a slight odor, which is not formaldehyde and will gradually dissipate after laying for a period of time.

 

The fire resistance rating of PVC plastic flooring is B1. Floors below B1 cannot be used in public places such as hospitals, office buildings, schools, sports venues, research institutions, social layouts, cars, and other transportation objects. Our country has strictly classified the fire resistance level of building materials, and the fire resistance level requirement for plastic flooring is B1.

 

The color of PVC plastic flooring is relatively thick, because the color of plastic flooring is accepted for printing. Regardless of the manufacturer, the flooring produced, even for the same model of flooring, there is a color difference between different production batches. The color difference of flooring from one production batch should not be significant.

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3) Factors to affect vinyl flooring life

  1. How long is the service life of PVC plastic flooring? This is actually a relatively complex problem, and its application life is not only unrelated to the quality of the floor, but also closely related to the application environment. The practical lifespan of PVC flooring should also be determined based on the specific usage environment. So what are the factors that affect the service life of PVC plastic flooring? 1. The types of PVC flooring can be divided into several categories based on their usage properties, including civilian, commercial, and special grade.
  1. In the production process, there are heterogeneous sheet vinyl flooring made by multi-layer layout and composite, as well as homogeneous vinyl sheet flooring and transparent PVC flooring formed in one piece. Homogeneous and transparent models are more wear-resistant and have a longer service life.
  1. Wear resistant layer

The thickness of the wear-resistant layer is directly proportional to its service life. Some wear-resistant layers are thick, some are thin, and some do not have wear-resistant layers. The thicker the wear-resistant layer, the longer the application life.

  1. Paving process

Many consumers do not value the quality of construction, and many businesses and construction teams do not value it, simply perfunctory and personal matters. As the saying goes, three parts produce seven parts of the construction. After the PVC plastic floor is paved, the most crucial factor is the quality of the construction. Self leveling construction next to the construction is also very important. Many home decoration customers are unwilling to carry out self leveling and leveling when they hear that self leveling requires a fee, and require direct laying on the original ground. There are also many merchants who do not provide self leveling to save construction costs. The construction of self leveling must be strictly carried out according to the construction process, otherwise the PVC plastic floor is prone to uneven effects after paving.

  1. Paving site

The primary factor that has the greatest impact is the foot traffic. The larger the foot traffic, the faster the wear and tear, and the shorter the application life. Correspondingly, if used in a stack, the aisle where forklifts often travel back and forth will wear and tear faster than the inventory area, and the service life will also be shorter.

In addition to the above elements, we often have an illusion that the thicker the PVC floor, the longer its application life. The actual thickness of the real floor is largely independent of the comfort of the feet, and has minimal impact on the service life of the floor. In addition, the application lifespan of any product is not only related to the quality of the product itself, but also greatly influenced by the buyer’s application pattern.

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4) How long can vinyl flooring last?

As long as it is under normal circumstances, the service life of commercial vinyl sheet flooring is more than 10 years. Some even can last 30 years.

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