![]() ![]() Laminate flooring uses a click-lock system which makes it very easy to install without any adhesives at all, which makes it even easier to install than loose lay vinyl flooring. Loose lay on the other hand means leaving the forces of gravity and friction to hold the planks in place, however the edge planks must be fastened down. Glue down installation means literally to glue the vinyl planks onto the subfloor using polyurethane or water-based adhesives. ![]() We have established in the overview that vinyl flooring installation can come in two forms ‘glue down’ or ‘loose lay’. Winner: Laminate flooring Installation and Repairability Laminate floors win here due to their solid construction that allows for superior structural rigidity. Vinyl floors (especially sheet vinyl) can tear or dent when heavy objects are dragged across them, which is something that laminate floors can generally withstand. What does this mean for you? Well, laminate floors are thicker and feel more solid compared to their vinyl floor counterparts. They retain the hard-wearing top coating and print layer but replace the PVC core with HDF particleboard. Meanwhile, laminate floors only come in plank form and have a similar construction to vinyl floors. This PVC ‘core’ is then bonded with a ‘print layer’ that displays the design of the floor, as well as a top protective coat ‘wear layer’ that protects against scratches. Vinyl Sheets – these are fully sealed and used primarily for commercial settings.Īs their name suggest, the substance of these floors is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic that’s mixed with stabilisers to ensure durability.Vinyl Tile – also known as luxury vinyl plank or LVT, used for both residential and commercial settings.Vinyl Plank – also known as luxury vinyl plank or LVP, usually used for residential settings.Vinyl floors come in three different types: ✘ – a little harder to clean than vinyl floors, although still quite easy ✓ – easier to clean since it’s waterproof ✓ – soft and springy underfoot due to its use of underlayment, but also more solid feeling and sounding ![]() ✓ – soft and springy underfoot due to its materials construction ✘ – not as durable, can tear under heavy loads ✓ – over 100 colours and styles at FloorVenue ✓ – a multitude of different colours and styles ✓ – very affordable, generally less costly than Vinyl If you’re in a rush, here’s the run-down of how vinyl and laminate floors compare in these areas: In this article, we’ll look at these differences so that you can choose the floor that’s better suited for you. They’re both solid options that are particularly suitable for high-traffic areas like the living room and hallways.ĭespite their similar appearance, however, vinyl and laminate floors are made differently and consequently have different strengths. When you’re looking for a budget-friendly floor, you can’t go wrong with either vinyl or laminate flooring. ![]()
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