Vinyl Sheet
Vinyl flooring is also called “resilient” flooring because it characteristically “bounces back” from the weight of objects that compress its surface. It can be described as smooth surfaced flooring manufactured by combining plastic with filler and pigments, then processed into sheets. This type of flooring is made to withstand high-traffic and high-moisture areas of the home. Due to its advanced print technology, vinyl flooring realistically replicates the look and texture of many natural materials like hardwood, stone and ceramic.
Sheet vinyl construction
Sheets are processed on large drums and made by coating a thin layer of liquid (comprised of vinyl resin, plasticizer, filler and other additives) onto a backing material. This method produces a multi-layered construction typically comprised of a backing, vinyl foam core, decorative layer and clear layer. The entire product is cured in an oven, then, in some cases, coated with a thin film of urethane, vinyl or in the case of some of Armstrong’s products, a diamond impregnated layer.
Patterns are allied to some sheet vinyl flooring using the rotogravure printing method, in which colours and patterns are printed on the surface of the base layer; or by the inlaid method, in which the design goes all the way to the backing. With rotogravure, a rotating cylinder prints coloured inks on top of the core layer, offering virtually unlimited possibilities in patterns and designs. The printed pattern is then covered with a clear wear layer and the product is oven cured. In the inlaid process, solid-coloured vinyl chips are laid on top of a carrier sheet and then bonded together, under heat and pressure, creating the resulting pattern.
Why should you choose sheet vinyl?
Sheet vinyl advantages are endless whether for its waterproof feature or for being one of the easiest floor covering to install on your own. We also like to think that one of its main advantages you get from sheet vinyl is the variety you can choose from. We offer various design and look-alikes in this product category because the print technology offers limitless possibilities. This easy to maintain product is also really affordable!
- Warm and quiet
- Resistant to pet stains
- Economic
- Stain resistant and easy to clean
- Prevents slips and cushions falls
- Can be installed on all floor levels
- Suitable for use over embedded hydronic heating systems
We are ready to help!
We have access to many floor styles, grades & types, a broad range of premier manufacturers, and an, almost, endless colour selection.
Please contact us at 613-432-7618 or info@midtownflooring.ca to discuss your flooring ideas and needs.
Beautiful flooring begins with us!