Vinyl Quality and Floor Care

Vinyl Thickness

• Solid Vinyl: Different thickness's are available in solid vinyl flooring which usually ranges from 1.6mm to 2.5mm in thickness, the thicker the tile the more durable it will be.
• Composition Vinyl: Composition vinyl,which includes the vinyl planks usually have a wear layer which determines how long the floor surface will last, generally the thicker the wear layer, the longer the floor will last and the more expensive it will be. Compare the thickness of the wear layers available on the market.

Guarantee and Finish
Ask your retailer or supplier about the guarantee on the product and if applicable the guarantee on the finish applied to the product.

Care and Maintenance

• Prevention: First make sure the floor has a protective finish or if not then apply one, further use door mats at external doors to trap dirt and water and use felt protectors under furniture legs. Do not use mats with a rubber or foam backing as this can alter the colour of your floor.
• Daily Care: Vacuum or sweep your floor daily and clean with a damp cloth where necessary and wipe up spills immediately.
• Cleaners: Use only cleaners recommended by the manufacturer or supplier and make sure it is a rinse free cleaner to avoid build-up on the floor.
• Polish: Vinyl floors can be polished or waxed to retain their shine and again make sure you use the manufacturers recommended product, avoid paraffin based products