Advantages of
the vinyl flooring
Bearing capacity: the main advantage of ethylene is its bearing capacity. Although it can imitate high-end flooring in appearance, vinyl flooring is relatively cheap and can be installed for as little as $5 per square foot.
Wide choice of colors: all vinyl flooring is in a wide range of colors, making it adaptable and easy to adapt to almost any decoration.
Quick and convenient installation: it can be installed easily in bricks and boards, as well as bed sheets. Floor tiles are usually in a 12 inch square, so they are easy to handle and both tiles and boards are often made of "peel, stick" backing, which means they are easy for owners to lay down themselves (save money and professional installation).
Moisture resistance: vinyl flooring is completely waterproof, so it can be used in almost any place in the family, including the main layer, upper layer and below. It works especially in bathrooms and kitchens, where the water often ends up on the floor.
Easy to clean: the water only needs to be on the surface of the bead, so it is easy to sweep. In addition, regular cleaning and occasionally wet mopping is all that needs to keep a glue floor clean and bright.
Durability: most vinyl floors have a "wear-resistant layer" (sometimes up to three) on the vinyl itself, so it can withstand normal traffic wear.
Comfort: vinyl is a kind of "elastic" floor, which means that its texture is soft and a little "give". When you walk on it, make it a good working platform, you can stand for a few hours. [SF:PAGE]
Disadvantages of
the vinyl flooring
Petroleum products: ethylene is made from petroleum, so from an environmental point of view, because it is made from a non renewable resource, it is a bad product.
No skin change: Although the wear-resistant layer is designed to protect the floor, after a few years of traffic, the surface will begin to show signs of scratch and wear. Unlike wood, vinyl base surfaces cannot have a new finish application.
Fading: Vinyl can not stand up, ultraviolet radiation makes the patterns and colors exposed to the sun for a long time, and the vinyl base plate will begin to fade.
Difficult or impossible to repair: Although ethylene is durable, it is difficult to repair if it is not damaged. Vinyl tiles or plates can be removed and installed with a new one, but a piece of vinyl floor needs to be replaced.
Surface irregularities: over time, some vinyl floors develop bumps or curls along the edges or seams.
