Things You Need To Know PVC Flooring
PVC flooring types introduction
PVC flooring is one of the many types of plastic flooring that are currently on the market.
PVC flooring is a broad category of designations, referring to all forms of polyvinyl chloride manufactured floors. This would include LVT, SPC and WPC flooring among others.
LVT flooring introduction
LVT flooring is senior vinyl floor tile, also known as semi-rigid sheet plastic flooring. LVT floors are made from stone powder and resins, but their resin content is higher—so they look more like plastic than wood.
The cost of LVT flooring can range from several hundred dollars to thousands, depending on the size and scope of a project. It is typically used in industrial applications where high-grade performance and durability are required—such as at factories, warehouses or distribution centers.
SPC flooring introduction
Hard plastic flooring is often referred to as stone-plastic composite or SPC, while compared with LVT (luxury vinyl tile), although it can be bent too; however, the bending degree tends to be less. That’s because SPC contains more stone powder in its substrate and resin than a regular luxury vinyl—hence
SPC flooring can be used in industrial engineering and interior design. Its sheetlike appearance resembles wood, but SPC is more durable and waterproof than the real thing—so no gluing required! So it is relatively hot in the market.
WPC flooring
WPC flooring is also known as wood plastic flooring, unlike SPC flooring and LVT flooring, it is composed of wood powder and PVC as the main raw material, which has the main characteristics of both plastic and wood, and can replace plastic and wood in many occasions.
WPC flooring is the closest to the traditional solid wood flooring of a PVC floor, some industry people call it “gold grade flooring”, Of course, it’s market retail price is high.
The WPC flooring is enerally used for outdoor engineering decoration. Some consumers also use it to waterproof their backsplash and bathroom ceilings. Its environmental protection, waterproofing and moisture-proof properties are excellent.
Environmental protection grade standard of PVC Flooring
With the health and environmental protection gradually gaining popularity, consumers’ requirements for flooring products are also gradually improving, PVC flooring with its superior environmental protection quality and performance, the following high under the editor to introduce the PVC flooring environmental protection grade standard introduction.
PVC flooring is made from a compound called polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is one of the most widely used materials in everyday life—from tableware to medical tubing.
Its environmental protection is no need to worry about.
Stone plastic flooring is a state-sponsored green product, whose main element – stone powder – comes from natural stones and has been tested by the national authority to ensure that it contains no radioactive elements. It is a new type of decorative material for ground floors.
Any qualified PVC flooring must undergo IS09000 and ISO14001 international quality and environmental certifications. As a result, it’s considered to be “green” and safe for the environment.
General PVC flooring is free of formaldehyde, benzene, phenol and other harmful chemicals; it only contains ultra-low lead levels that are safe for children. We must work to protect the earth’s natural resources and ecological environment in order to preserve our planet.
Types of PVC flooring and its advantages and disadvantages
Nowadays, PVC floors are more popular than ever before and can be found in various places all over the world. Because of the different types and uses of PVC flooring, many consumers do not understand their advantages and disadvantages. I will now discuss the various kinds—and their pros/cons—to help you choose your home’s interior design.
Homogeneous PVC Flooring
Homogeneous body PVC flooring refers to the floor up and down homogeneous permeable PVC flooring. The surfaces and bottoms of the floors, as well as their tops, are all made from the same kind of PVC flooring with the same color. This type of PVC flooring is not very resistant to stains, so it is usually installed outdoors.
The advantages of homogeneous PVC flooring.
1、The price span of homogeneous PVC flooring is relatively large, which can meet the needs of most consumers.
2、The homogeneous PVC flooring has a wide range of application, and can be used in various outdoor environments and workwear.
3、Homogeneous PVC flooring has excellent anti-slip and shock absorption function.
4、The pattern of homogeneous PVC flooring is realistic, so the effect of decoration is beautiful.
5, homogeneous PVC flooring belongs to the environmental protection floor, the production process does not add formaldehyde, environmental performance is better.
6, PVC flooring material is polyvinyl chloride, environmentally friendly non-toxic renewable, compared to what formaldehyde harmful substances of wood flooring is much more environmentally friendly.
7, PVC flooring safety, environmental protection does not contain formaldehyde.
In real life, often encountered floor formaldehyde exceeds the standard, the floor moisture deformation and other problems, and PVC flooring from the essence of the elimination of formaldehyde and other harmful substances volatilization and release, to protect the purpose of the home environment environmental protection.
8, PVC flooring sound insulation and noise reduction, comfortable footing , color, fully meet the needs of individual design, light weight, reduce the bearing of the building.
Disadvantages of homogeneous PVC flooring.
1、Homogeneous PVC flooring has higher requirements for paving.
2, homogeneous PVC flooring stain resistance is relatively poor, a long time to affect the beauty.
Composite PVC flooring
Composite PVC flooring refers to OVC flooring with multi-layer structure, generally there are 4 to 7 layers of structure laminated, respectively, wear-resistant layer, printing layer, glass fiber layer, elastic foam layer, grass-roots level, etc.. It is mostly used in indoor industrial or home decoration.
The advantages of composite PVC flooring.
1, composite PVC flooring stain resistance is relatively good, and acid-resistant reduction, maintenance is simple and convenient.
2, composite PVC flooring has good wear-resistant anti-slip performance, wear-resistant, antibacterial, will not be insects, mildew.
3, composite PVC flooring is not easy to deformation, high temperature and humidity resistance, high stability performance.
4, composite PVC flooring is also environmentally friendly flooring, the production process does not add formaldehyde.
5、Compound PVC flooring is rich in variety and color, and can provide a variety of choices.
Disadvantages of composite PVC flooring.
1, composite PVC flooring on the construction process and construction infrastructure conditions are relatively high requirements, if the paving does not pay attention to may cause problems in the later use.
2, composite PVC flooring is more afraid of fire, once there is an open fire is easy to burn affect the beauty.
What is the difference between PVC flooring and rubber flooring
In addition to wood flooring, there are many new types of flooring available on the market today: PVC and rubber.
There are many different types of flooring available on the market, but they can be hard to distinguish. In order to help consumers better understand the differences between them all and make informed decisions about which type will work best for their needs, today I am going to talk in detail about some of biggest differences between each kind.
The composition
PVC flooring is composed primarily of polyvinyl chloride, and also known as stone flooring or plastic wood. Rubber flooring is made from natural or synthetic rubber, which has many advantages.
Color
Because rubber is highly absorbent, coloring the finished product can be difficult. Therefore most of the time consumers have fewer color choices for their rubber flooring.
PVC flooring can be customized in a variety of ways, allowing consumers to choose the kind of pattern they prefer.
Price
Because the raw materials for PVC flooring are abundant, it is less expensive than other types of flooring.
However, natural rubber flooring is significantly more expensive than vinyl.
One might say that if the PVC flooring is looked upon as a standard product, then natural rubber flooring would be considered high-end.
Wear resistance performance
While these two new flooring products are extremely tough, rubber is tougher than PVC.
In crowded areas, such as airports or train stations, rubber flooring is undoubtedly more appropriate.
The above illustrates the difference between PVC flooring and rubber flooring, showing how although they may look similar or have comparable performance capabilities, there are also many disparities in quality.
How To Maintain PVC Plastic Flooring
PVC plastic flooring is a relatively new ground decorative material, made of polyvinyl chloride through various physical processes. We will discuss how to keep PVC floors looking great!
In the daily cleaning of PVC plastic flooring can not use the cleaning ball, knife scraping, can not be cleaned with conventional methods of dirt to consult the relevant after-sales personnel and then clean up, do not use acetone, toluene and other chemicals at will, so as not to cause damage to the PVC plastic flooring.
PVC plastic flooring has a flame-retardant rating of B1, making it suitable for use as part of the interior decoration in buildings. However, this does not mean that PVC plastic flooring is entirely fireproof—any material can burn if heated enough. So in daily life, you should pay attention not to burn cigarette butts or mosquito incense directly onto the floor, because this could damage your floor.
Although PVC plastic flooring is relatively strong and durable, if you drag sharp metal objects across its surface—especially the bottom of these items—you can damage it.
If the surface of PVC plastic flooring is damaged or broken, you can clean and wax it to repair the damage. This will extend its service life.
PVC plastic flooring is made from vinyl resin and therefore has no affinity for water. However, it would be wise to avoid standing water on the surface of any floor—PVC or otherwise—for long periods of time.
As a result, the water will seep through to the floor below—and potentially damage its adhesive. This in turn can cause wax spots on that surface layer of protection for your floors.
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