VINYL FLOORING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

-INTRODUCTION
-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
-USAGE
-ADVANTAGES
-DISADVANTAGES
-TYPES OF VINYL FLOORING
-INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
• FLOOR COVERING IS A TERM TO GENERICALLY
DESCRIBE ANY FINISH MATERIAL APPLIED OVER
A FLOOR STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE A WALKING SURFACE.
• VINYL FLOORING IS ONE OF THE TYPES OF FLOORING USED
BASICALLY VINYLFLOORING IS A RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING
IN SHEET OR TILE FORM COMPOSED OF A VINYL PLASTIC
BINDER, MINERAL FILLERS AND PIGMENT .
• VINYL FLOORING ARE FOUND IN:-
1 .TILES
2. ROLLS
3. PLANKS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Vinyl has been a popular flooring choice in American homes for
decades. Now grouped into a category called “resilient flooring,”
today’s vinyl floors are manufactured using the latest advances in
flooring technology and are far more durable, easy to maintain,
and wear-resistant than their distant cousins. In addition to
offering better performance, these floors have gotten a bit of a
makeover. Available in sheets, tiles, or planks, today’s vinyl
flooring comes in a huge variety of colors, patterns, and trendy
designs, with many high-end styles impressively mimicking the
look and textures of popular materials such as real ceramic tile,
stone, and wood.
Mechanical properties, thermal properties, electric properties
are some physical properties of vinyl flooring.
Thermal properties of vinyl is that heat is stability and is very
poor. So that addition of heat stablilizer during the process is
necessary in order to ensure the product’s properties
WHERE SHOULD BE VINYL FLOORING USED

A popular choice for kitchens, this resilient flooring is a versatile,

economical option. Vinyl comes in a wide range of colours and patterns that
mimic hardwood, ceramics, and stone. The surface's elasticity and warmth
make it comfortable to stand on, and plates, cups, and glasses often won't
break when dropped.

. Vinyl flooring can be a smart solution for bathrooms. Although vinyl can give a look similar to
tile or hardwood, it is much softer underfoot, thanks to its felt or foam backing. That "give"
provides a comfortable surface, which is particularly helpful in bathrooms where slip-and-fall
accidents are common on wet floors.

Vinyl is a great flooring option for bedrooms because it is amazingly

versatile. With vinyl you have the ability to get a floor that accurately
reproduces the look of nearly any material, pattern, or colour. This can be
combined with underlayment padding to create a bedroom floor that can
have the look of hardwood or natural stone, with the soft feel and warm
ADVANTAGES
• Softer flooring surface option than other types of
flooring. Vinyl flooring is typically backed with felt or
foam. The soft layer allows the floor to be more flexible
so that you can stand on it longer
• Vinyl tiles are available in many styles
• Vinyl can be highly durable so that you don't have to
worry about it wearing out.
• Vinyl flooring is also very resistant to water and dirt,
which means that it can be installed directly over other
types of flooring.
• When it comes to cleaning, virtually no maintenance is
required. Just sweep or mop on occasion.
DISADVANTAGES
• The main disadvantage of vinyl flooring is that it
is made by using PVC and emits volatile organic
compounds. VOC inhalation is not
recommended for people with respiratory
issues.
• Installation of vinyl flooring is simple. However,
the pre-installation process to get the sub-floor
ready can be tedious. The sub-floor must have
all particles removed in order to ensure that the
vinyl flooring looks even and neat.
• Sharp objects may gouge the surface of the
floor. You may also need to put down furniture
pads on the bottom of the furniture legs in
order to prevent the development of
indentations or other damage.
 TYPES OF VINYL FLOORING
• Vinyl flooring is flexible, versatile, and can be made in a
variation of colours and patterns. It is a fairly more
affordable option than other flooring types and can work
well in virtually any room in the house.
• When determining the right vinyl look for a room, there
are two main choices: Inlaid and Printed.
• Inlaid vinyl refers to when colour granules are imbedded
into the vinyl sheet. This gives the vinyl a deeper look, and
provides the option for many colours. When examined
closely, specks of varying shades can be seen, which create
the overall hue.
• Printed vinyl is exactly as it sounds; a pattern or color is
printed directly onto the vinyl. This type of vinyl flooring is
what makes it such a popular choice for homes. Because
of the nature of printed vinyl, it can be made to look like
other, more expensive, floorings. Homeowners can
achieve the look of hardwood or marble flooring, even if it
isn’t in their budget. As far as colors and patterns
available, the options are practically endless!
• Like most floorings, vinyl can come in different sizes and
shapes to better fit the look of the room. Flooring can be
made into sheets, tiles, or planks.
• Sheet – Sheets are ideal for moisture prone areas, like
bathrooms or mudrooms. Sheets are expansive, usually 6
or 12 feet, which makes it nearly seamless when installed.
• Tile – Tiles are great when vinyl is made to look like marble
or other classically tiled flooring. It can be relatively easy
to install and creates a cohesive look in a new room.
• Plank – Planks are ideal for vinyl flooring that is made to
look like hardwood, as it imitates how wood flooring is
cut.
• The different types of vinyl floorings don’t stop with
variations in color, patterns, shapes or sizes, however. The
wear layer, a crucial component to any vinyl, helps
complete the flooring and strengthen it for use.
• The three types of finishes are Grade 1, Grade 2, and
Grade 3.
• Grade 1 is the thickest sealant layer available for
residential use and is best for high traffic areas of the
home.
• Grade 2 is the next thickest sealant layer, and works best
for medium traffic areas.
• And the thinnest layer, Grade 3, is best kept for rooms
with very low traffic.
INSTALLATION OF VINYL FLOORING

Step 1: Prepare your subfloor

To ensure a smooth installation, it is important to prepare the surface onto which you’ll be laying
your floor. Vinyl can also be laid onto an existing floor such as:
 Vinyl or linoleum
 Parquet
 Laminate
 Tiles
The most important thing is to have a dry, even and clean subfloor. If the floor is uneven (tile joints,
parquet bevels or any type of cracks), think about using a levelling compound
Step 2: Prepare your flooring
It is important for the flooring to acclimatise for at least 24 hours before installation at a
minimum room temperature of 15°C. Unroll the flooring and cut it to size allowing an extra 15-
20cm to avoid being short of material at the end of the installation.
Step 3: Install your flooring
Sheet Direction
As a general rule, flooring is installed following the direction of the main light source. However
There are three ways to install your flooring, depending on the size and the usage of
the room.
 Small room : Loose-lay installation is fine. You can simply lay your vinyl floor
on top of the subfloor. Just unroll, cut the floor to size and it’s done – easy!
 Medium room :Semi-loose installation will do. Use double faced duct tape
around the room to secure the flooring.
 Large rooms : Glued installation is best. We have an easy and eco-friendly
solution: Use the water-based spray adhesive.

Finishing Touches
For a clean finish, don’t forget to add a skirting around the room: it will protect the
edges of the vinyl sheet, the bottom of your wall and make the cleaning easier. It
will also add an elegant touch to your finished look.
VINYL TILES-
Estimating Material Needs
To compute how many tiles you'll need for a floor project, measure the length
and width of the room and multiply these numbers to find the area of the room.
If necessary, divide irregularly shaped rooms into smaller sections. Figure the area for each
section, and add them all together to get the total
Finally, to determine how many cartons of tile you'll need, divide the square footage to be
covered by the square footage contained in a carton
Choosing Tile
Consider purchasing self-adhesive vinyl tile. It's easier to work with and
prevents adhesive from oozing through the cracks between the tiles
Vinyl tile is available in squares or planks. Other installation methods are
Preparing
floating andFloors for Vinyl Tile
glue-down
The surface must be smooth and free from debris, grease or wax. Uneven
floors, bumps or dips can cause blemishes that will show over time.
Vinyl tile can be installed over concrete if the concrete is clean, smooth and
dry. Repair any holes or cracks.
 Vinyl tile can be laid over old vinyl flooring that's in good condition
Remove damaged or loose vinyl flooring . 
Floors requiring underlayment
If removing the old floor is too difficult or impractical and the floor is too damaged cover
it with a new layer of plywood underlayment.

Preparing the Surface

Step 1- Before installation, consider the extra thickness of your finished floor. Using a small piece of
underlayment as a spacing guide, cut through the bottom edges of any door mouldings that protrude into
the room to allow space for the new underlayment to slide underneath.
Step 2 - Nail down any loose flooring with 6d or 8d ring-shank nails.
Step 3 -Stagger the seams of the ply panels in the underlayment.
Step 4 - Set the nails below the floor surface, and fill any holes or cracks with filler.
Step 5 - When installing the new underlayment, stagger the seams of the ply panels, and leave a 1/32-
inch gap between the panels to allow for expansion. Leave a 1/8-inch gap along the walls. Always use the
fasteners and fastening pattern recommended by the vinyl floor and plywood manufacturer.

Step 6 -If necessary, use ready-mix floor leveler to smooth out any uneven areas where the ply panels
meet. Allow it to dry and sand smooth.
Layout of the Floor Area
Step 1 Measure to find the centre of two opposite walls. Use these points to snap a
chalk line across the length of the room in the centre of the floor, dividing the room in
half. Then snap another chalk line perpendicular to the first so the two lines cross in the
centre of the room
Step 2 Trial-fit a row of tiles down both lines to the width and length of the room. (Don't
use adhesive or peel off the protective backing yet). By laying out the tiles in this way,
you can get an idea of any adjustments that need to be made to your original reference
lines. You want to work with as many full tiles as you can. Also, you want to end up with
at least half a tile width in the areas where the tiles meet the walls. Adjust the reference
lines as necessary to achieve a satisfactory layout .

Installing Vinyl Tile

Step 1 Begin laying the tiles from the center of the floor where your two adjusted
reference lines cross. Start by laying a tile at the intersection of the lines, then use the
lines as a guide as you work your way outward toward the walls in each quadrant.
Step 2 If your tiles aren't self-adhesive, spread vinyl flooring adhesive with the trowel's
notched edge, combing it out in beaded ridges according to the manufacturer's
directions. Spaces between ridges of adhesive should be almost bare .
Step 3- If adhesive oozes up between the tiles, wipe it off immediately with a
solvent-soaked sponge or rag. Consult the manufacturer's instructions to
determine the appropriate solvent.
Step 4 -After you've installed several rows of tile, bond them firmly to the floor
by applying pressure and rolling over them with a floor roller or rolling pin.

Step 5 -After laying all the whole tiles that will fit, begin cutting and
adhering tiles to fill around the perimeter of the room.
Step 6- Cut tiles to fit against the wall.
Step 7- For tiles that simply need to be cut to length, place the tile directly
on top of the last full tile near the wall. Place another tile against the wall,
overlapping the loose tile. Mark and cut the first loose tile using the
overlapping tile as a guide. The cut tile will then fit against the wall.
Step 8- For irregularly shaped tiles, make cardboard templates first to
prevent waste.
Step 9 -Allow the floor to sit undisturbed for the recommended period of time