Vinyl Floors • Pacific Group Builders

Vinyl flooring has gained popularity in recent years. Vinyl flooring is durable, low maintenance and easy on the budget. It’s the perfect flooring solution for multi-family homes, apartments, townhouses or condominiums. Choosing the right type of vinyl flooring depends on your budge, lifestyle and personal taste.

Vinyl flooring is extremely water-resistant and won’t sustain damage even if water sits on the surface for an extended amount of time. Composed of plastic, it’s available in plank and tile form.

Plank: Vinyl plank flooring comes in the form of long, narrow, interlocking panels that often resemble hardwood. Vinyl planks are attractive, easy to install, and affordable.

Tile: Available in interlocking and as grout-able styles. Vinyl tile flooring is a reliable substitute to ceramic and stone tile flooring.

Rigid Vinyl Planks

Rigid vinyl plank, or RVP, gives you much of the same allure and charm you’ll find in LVP. However, RVP also provides more realistic texturing, giving your floor enhanced richness and detail. Distressed and hand-scraped textures can mimic saw marks. This gives your floors a worn-look that you are sure to love. Alternatively, smooth textures are glossy and gives that clean look giving your home a more formal appeal. Meanwhile, embossed in register (EIR) texturing combines graining patterns that match each plank’s design for a more authentic appearance.

Vinyl floors are made from polyvinyl chloride plastic (commonly known as PVC). Vinyl flooring can be colored and textured to resemble a variety of materials including wood, stone, and ceramic. Vinyl is completely synthetic and thus cheaper, more durable, and easier to install.

Pros

Good for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements
Durable
Water- and fade-resistant
DIY-friendly
Many design choices available
Easy to maintain

Cons

Cannot be repaired
Can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
No negative impact on home resale value
Difficult to remove, especially if adhesive is used during installation
Not eco-friendly; difficult to recycle

Installation

When it comes to ease of installation, you can’t go wrong with either LVP or RVP. They offer DIY-friendly choices that make them quick and cost-effective.

You can create beautiful vinyl floating floors using simple click-together installation. Many come with attached pads that provide a base level of stability and insulation, but we recommend installing a premium underlayment to enhance your floor’s overall performance and its acoustical and thermal insulation.

Maintenance

Vinyl flooring offer hassle-free maintenance. You can sweep or use a vacuum. Remove spills using a soft cloth, and use a wet mop on any of the vinyl floors. Consider the level of activity in your household and the time you’re prepared to spend on cleaning when making your decision. Whichever option you choose, a smooth-textured floor will generally be easier to clean as it will trap less dust.

When to Call a Pro

Vinyl plank flooring are often best left in the hands of a qualified floor installer. Large projects, such as an entire house, can be difficult due to the vast quantity of floor being installed. A professional job is set apart by the attention to detail and finishing touches. Additional things need considering for any new floor application, such as subfloor leveling, sound transmission treatment, trim or baseboard, thresholds, caulking/sealing and proper finishing of doorjambs. If you feel a Pro is needed, contact us for a hassle free estimate.

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