Choosing Your Vinyl Tiles
Vinyl flooring is a composite of several layers of material. On the bottom is a vinyl tile backing to add stability, followed by a printed design, a protective clear film layer, and an additional protective wear layer of urethane. The result is a low cost alternative to ceramic tile or hardwood floors.
The economical way of putting up new flooring in your room is the vinyl tiles. This could be the answers to your problems and you don’t need to spend hundreds of bucks because the vinyl ties are affordable and last for how many years. You have to consider several things in making your tile selection.
First, do you want self-stick tiles or ones that requiring glue? The peel-and-stick type is easier and less messy to put down. However, they are also more prone to curling edges and loosening.
Next you have to consider the size of the vinyl that you want to buy. Each size can lend a different look to the room. Also, the 18-inch size will have fewer cracks for liquids to get under and to peel up later.
What patterns do you like? You can find many different designs. Some are simulated to look like hardwood flooring. Others may look like various stone floors. Still more are solid color. These can lend themselves to interesting designs where you alternate tiles of different colors or maybe use a different color tile to edge the room or highlight a focal point. You can also find other designs such as floral.
What is your price range? While your first instinct may be to go with the cheapest tile, this probably isn’t your best option. Vinyl tile vary in thickness and durability. If you are putting the tile in a very light traffic area, you may be able to get by with cheaper tile. If you have pets and/or kids or lots of foot traffic, then you will want to get a floor that will hold up to the abuse.
Where are you planning to put the tile? Bathrooms and kitchens tend to be high-moisture areas. In this case, the tiles that require gluing may work better since the self-stick tiles may loosen over time. Tiles coming up can also be a concern in areas that are below-grade such as basements. In fact, vinyl tile may not be the best choice for such areas.
If you like to have the patterns like the stripes it is right on the vinyl you don’t need to find the other flooring tiles. Others may have arrows indicating which side is up, but the pattern isn’t as obvious. Getting a pattern to line up can be tricky and may not look good if your room isn’t square and your striped tile emphasize that fact. Taking all the considerations make sure that you can find your perfect vinyl tile.
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