Vinyl has always been among best-seller flooring types and is rising in popularity year by year. In this article, we try to answer your Frequently Asked Questions about Vinyl Flooring.
Can Mould Grow Under Vinyl Plank Flooring?
If you use vinyl flooring in a damp room or a room with a high incident of spills, there’s a good chance that water penetrates to and mould grows under the vinyl flooring. The fact that vinyl planks are water moisture-resistant does not mean that it is impermeable to water floods. Standing water around edges or cracks can easily seep under the floor and create a perfect condition for mould to flourish. So, it’s important to clean up your vinyl flooring regularly and keep it as dry as possible to avoid mould growth.
Why Is My Vinyl Floor Turning Black?
Vinyl floors can begin fading from above the surface, below the flooring or within the product itself. It’s also possible that lighter coloured floorings fade from both below and above.
The most common reason for dark spots below the surface of vinyl flooring is water damage such as leaking from a bathroom. Excessive moisture not only damages the flooring material but also can lead to mould spores under the surface.
To prevent the floor from turning black, you should always check for leakage and repair it as soon as possible. If you don’t find any leakage in the building, you should check for other moisture sources in the room. humidifiers, unvented clothes dryers, bathrooms, cooking, and even moisture in concrete after construction can cause your vinyl flooring tun black if left untreated.
Are Vinyl Flooring And Linoleum The Same?
Although both vinyl and linoleum are considered affordable flooring options, they are not the same. Linoleum is made from natural materials, on the other hand, vinyl flooring is mostly made of synthetic materials such as PVC and adhesives.
While vinyl flooring is not dangerous or hazardous, more environment-friendly shoppers may prefer linoleum over vinyl due it’s the lower environmental impact and carbon footprint.
Can I Put Heavy Appliances Down Directly On My Vinyl Floors?
You may have heard or read somewhere that you should not put vinyl floorings under heavy appliances such as fridges, washers, or kitchen cabinets. Well, at least about click-lock installed planks they weren’t wrong.
Click-lock vinyl plank doesn’t use any adhesive and is installed on top of a subfloor just by locking to each other. This allows the flooring to freely expand and contract with temperature changes. If you put heavy furniture on top of a click-install flooring it will prevent the floor from expanding and contracting, resulting in floor buckling and damage to the flooring.
On the other hand, as so far as sheet vinyl planks are referred, it’s O.K. to place heavy furniture on top of them. Just make sure that you put protective pads under heavy furniture. This helps distribute the weight of heavy appliances and prevents dents.
Will My Dog’s Nails Scratch Vinyl Flooring?
As long as you choose some more luxurious or premium products, they will resist well tear and wear, pet’s nails scratch as well as accidents such as food and water spills and dog urine. However, if you go with the cheapest vinyl flooring option available, you’ll probably end up with a damaged and scratched flooring. Experience shows that luxurious vinyl planks do a very good job in protecting against spills and dog’s nails scratch.
Not every flooring option brings together unique features of vinyl flooring. It’s not only budget-friendly but also durable and water-resistant. It’s also allergy-free as well as kids and pets friendly. However, if you want to combine these with an eye-catching look that leaves everyone open-mouthed, you should go only with high-end products or opt for luxurious vinyl planks.
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