Vinyl Flooring
(Linoleums)
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We at Eli & Eli Carpet have an extensive array of vinyl floor selections. Come today to see what's in stock and what can fit your needs and taste in regards of vinyl flooring.
Vinyl composition tile (VCT) is a finished flooring material used mainly in commercial and institutional applications. Modern vinyl floor tiles and sheet flooring and versions of those products are composed of different colors of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) chips molded into solid sheets of varying thicknesses (1/8" is most common) by heat and pressure (extrusion).
Linoleum
Linoleum, also called Lino, is a floor covering made from materials such as solidified linseed oil (linoxyn), pine rosin, ground cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate, most commonly on a burlap or canvas backing. Pigments are often added to the materials to create the desired colour finish.
The finest linoleum floors, known as "inlaid", are extremely durable, and were made by joining and inlaying solid pieces of linoleum. Cheaper patterned linoleum came in different grades or gauges, and were printed with thinner layers which were more prone to wear and tear. High quality linoleum is flexible and thus can be used in buildings where a more rigid material (such as ceramic tile) would crack.
Units of floor tiles are cut into modular shapes such 12" x 12" squares or 12" x 24" rectangles.
In installation processes the floor tiles or sheet flooring are applied to a smooth, solid leveled sub-floor using a specially formulated vinyl adhesive or tile mastic that remains pliable. In commercial applications some tiles are typically waxed and buffed using special materials and equipment.
Modern vinyl floor tile is frequently chosen for high-traffic areas because of its low cost, durability, and ease of maintenance. Vinyl tiles have high resilience to abrasion and impact damage and can be easily refinished with chemical strippers and mechanical buffing equipment. If properly installed, tiles can be easily removed and replaced when damaged.
