Renovating your floor is a great way of improving the appearance and feel of your home even when you are not carrying out a major decorating job. Laminated vinyl covers are the perfect choice for your house especially the high traffic areas like kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Vinyl covers are available in a broad range of textures, styles, and thickness. They are not only easy to install but they are also cheap to maintain.
Slip resistance
When purchasing laminated covers, it is recommendable to ensure that they have water resistance property especially if you are planning to install them in kitchen and bathroom. However, for their slip resistance property to remain effective, you must wipe up fluids immediately to minimize the risks of falls. Choose vinyl products that possess an anti-slip coating and add mats or rugs to reinforce the anti-slip property.
Thickness
When you step on thicker vinyl covers, you will feel their warmth and softness under your feet. Their thickness can range from 1 to 4.5 millimeters. The price of the material increase as the thickness increases. Thicker flooring has an improved sound insulation and minimal wear and tear.
Set up and maintenance
The installation of vinyl covers falls into the category of do-it-yourself projects due to its simple nature. Glues are used to ensure the material will hold onto the floor firmly. You do not have to purchase the glue separately since most vinyl covers are self-adhesive. Use a broom and vacuum cleaner to suck up all the dust and dirt particles. A vinyl floor polish is ideal for prolonging the lifespan of the flooring material.
Underlays
Most laminated vinyl products do not require an underlay. A properly cushioned floor will be good on its own provided you are laying it on a smooth and level surface. However, it is imperative to add foam underlay when you are dealing with vinyl covers that are loosely laid.