Extreme Home Improvement Makeover: Sheet
Vinyl Flooring
Dalton, GA (VinylFlooring.org) February 14,
2007
The major part of your home decor starts with
the kitchen flooring and commits with an Extreme Home Makeover
using sheet vinyl flooring at VinylFlooring.org
Having an attractive flooring is almost half
the work done to achieve a stylish interior. You may be
residing at any type of home, either modern or an old construction
we will definitely have something perfect to match your
taste, requirements and style. Giving a home makeover of
ceramic or marble to your floors can be a tedious task and
would be heavy on your pocket. Hence the best alternative
is to opt for the cushioned sheet vinyl flooring options,
which can called a DIY home improvement project. This is
a cost effective and an immediate solution to consummate
a classy base of the house.
This redefined vinyl flooring comes in an
incredible array of colors, textures and patterns. The easy
to apply makeover for your home can appease a variety of
tastes to match all contemporary, classic or traditional
requirements. Vinyl sheet flooring is complete with a real
look and texture of ceramic, stone or hardwood / laminate
flooring. On the contrary it is more affordable, can be
easily installed, loose-laid, and allows a carefree maintenance
without ever having to wax again.
IVC Flexitec floors come with quick installation
guides following which one can personally manage to fix
the bottom surface of any room. The do it yourself guide
for the floor lamination makes it convenient to renovate
your floors without hiring professional help. This extra
saving is again a good news for your pocket book. Simply
loose lay IVC Flexitec Fiberglass Cushioned Vinyl Sheet,
adhere with Acrylic Double-Face Tape in certain areas and
enjoy. Very similar to Liz Claiborne linoleum, Armstrong
congoleum vinyl floors, earthscapes vinyl flooring, Mannington
resilient floors. Some factors to consider while installing
in a square foot room over 25 yards or where there will
be heavy appliances such as refrigerators etc would require
the use of double face tape or pressure sensitive adhesive
along the two walls or as a full spread.
The sub-floor should be thoroughly clean,
firm and level prior to installing the IVC Flexitec and
there should be no wet substrate as this can trap moisture.
It is easy for both professional installer and do-it yourself
people to lay the latest IVC Flexitec flooring. Professional
installing of the vinyl flooring makes use of the full spread
installation using Balta / IVC B-2000 pressure-sensitive
adhesive. The flooring is resistant to break or permanent
crease and also its structural composition make it very
easy to work. The highly resilient fiberglass base, laminated
with a tough layer of PVC on both sides gives it an unmatched
stability. This revolutionary new construction eliminates
all conventional problems of cracking, curling, expansion
and contraction. The unique construction of IVC Flexitec
also makes it extremely resistant to moisture.
The designated warranty period for the IVC
Flexitec flooring ensures that it does not contain manufacturing
defects, nor does it contract, expand, curl, crack, tear
or rip from normal household use. The flooring is not affected
by mold, mildew, alkaline or moisture. Flexitec vinyl flooring
offers warranty against any permanent stains from common
household products, household traffic stains or permanent
scuff from shoe soles.
The modernistic composition of IVC Flexitec
floor is aptly suited for both residential and commercial
purposes. The latest structural integration of vinyl flooring
retains the gloss and texture of the floor for many years
and prevents it from dulling or fading easily. Taking due
care of the floor preserves the new fresh look of the floor
for a pretty long time.
Flexitec PVC cushion back vinyl advantages
consist of many unique features:
Construction: Flexitec has a core of a highly
resilient fiberglass base fully encapsulated on both sides
by PVC vinyl.
1) Comfort Foam: Comfort foam is a luxurious
cushioned vinyl backing supporting the vinyl structure and
offering a base for indentation resistance. This backing
reduces impact noise and sound transmission while guaranteeing
unmatched underfoot comfort. The natural moisture-stop characteristics
of PVC provide superior resistance to mold and mildew.
2) Foam Layer: On top of the fiberglass layer comes a cushioned
vinyl foam layer, allowing additional indentation recovery
thanks to its resilient nature.
3) Quick Clean Wearlayer: The wearlayer determines the actual
wear performance of your floor. The higher the wearlayer
the more durable your floor. The wearlayer will give your
floor its protection and resistance against general wear,
dents, cuts and scratches, while retaining its lasting finish.
The unique Quick Clean benefit offers you extra durability
and better definition of design and color, ensuring a long-lasting
luster and beauty for your floor.
4) Super Guard: The Super Guard finish offers you even better
protection. This advanced, urethane-layer resists scuffs,
scrapes and stains and the accumulation of dirt and grime.
This will allow your floor to retain its new look and ensure
easy cleaning and maintenance.
Flexibility: Because of the construction,
Flexitec is far more flexible than conventional sheet vinyl,
making it easier to work with while laying it down at the
job site. It does not break and will not permanently crease.
Fiberglass: The fiberglass layer combines
strength with flexibility, ensuring an easy and trouble-free
installation process. This inter-layer offers a unique dimensional
stability eliminating conventional problems of contraction,
expansion, curling and cracking, resulting in easy installation
and higher durability.
Dimensional Stability: Because of the construction,
problems of contraction, expansion, cracking and curling
are eliminated. Flexitec lays flat and stays flat.
Ease of installation: Because Flexitec vinyl
lays flat and is so flexible, it is a joy to work with compared
to traditional sheet vinyl. There are two installation methods.
1) Loose lay DIY Installation up to 25 square yards.
2) Full spread Professional Installation with pressure sensitive
adhesive or Double sided tape.
Reduced installation time: Because it is so
much easier to work with, Flexitec takes much less time
to cut and install. It is easier to seam and more forgiving
than conventional vinyl. It is also easier to remove or
patch, making it an ideal flooring solution for property
management firms and all residential and commercial buyers.
Extremely moisture resistant: Unlike traditional
paperback vinyl, Flexitec sheet vinyl is extremely resistant
to moisture. It actually acts as a moisture barrier because
of the PVC on both sides.
The structure of your vinyl floor largely
determines its durability and how well it will resist the
scuffs, scrapes and stains while retaining its original
luster. Flexitec has a unique structural composition allowing
you to select a floor type that will match your personal
performance requirements. At its core, Flexitec vinyl has
a highly resilient fiberglass base, double encapsulated
by PVC layers. Thanks to this revolutionary construction,
your floor has unmatched dimensional stability eliminating
conventional problems of contraction, expansion, curling
and cracking, resulting in easy installation and higher
durability. The unique characteristics of PVC gives you
higher underfoot comfort and unparalleled flexibility combined
with excellent resistance to everday wear and tear.
Enjoy the advantages of Flexitec vinyl. Flexitec
is the floor with more.
