Installation

For specific product information related to installation and maintenance, contact the manufacturer or visit the  manufacturer's web site.

Background

Resilient vinyl flooring - both sheet and tile - has become a valued design tool for many interior designers and architects, particularly those designing for heavy-traffic locations - such as a grocery store - or for rooms that must be kept clean - such as a hospital operating room.

Manufacturers of vinyl flooring measure a variety of physical data, including the following. Manufacturers will vary their formulas to produce floors that meet standards in these areas. A single formulation may not meet all performance requirements,

Raw Materials

All vinyl products are made from combinations of vinyl resin and various additives that give these products their particular properties. Every flooring formulation is different and most are proprietary