What are the Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring?

Flooring Direct can say for sure that grey vinyl flooring is one of the MOST popular flooring options. Wherever you go, someone, you know is likely to have opted to have grey vinyl flooring in their home. One of its extra benefits is that vinyl flooring comes in two different options… sheet form or as Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT).

It is no surprise though, as vinyl flooring is relatively cheap compared to other flooring solutions, creating a realistic effect that entices many customers to opt for vinyl flooring. There are many other factors to consider though, including colour and whether it is appropriate for every room in your house. In some cases, like staircases, other types of flooring would be a better choice, including carpet.

The most popular choices

In terms of styles and colours, Grey Vinyl flooring is one of Flooring Direct’s most popular products. BUT, because we offer so many solutions and products, finding vinyl flooring is easier than ever! You can pick and choose exactly which flooring would be suitable for your home, so don’t pick one ‘just because’, we can help you pick the right one just for you.

Easy to fit and install

Another added benefit of grey vinyl flooring, or any other vinyl flooring for that matter, is that it is easy to install. Thanks to the incredible range of LVT’s at Flooring Direct, our vinyl flooring is easy enough to install, even if your DIY skills are average at best.

If, however, you opt for sheet vinyl flooring, we would recommend that you get the professionals in to install it. It still shouldn’t take long, but it can be easy to go wrong with sheets.

Other types of flooring

Obviously, you’re reading this blog because you are weighing up whether or not vinyl flooring would be right for you. However, have you considered some other flooring options available from Flooring Direct? It’s always a good idea to shop around and look at potential carpets and laminate flooring, but we do agree that vinyl flooring is probably the best shout!

Below, we’ll discuss what you need to take into consideration as you weigh up the Pros and Cons of Vinyl flooring. Before you commit to a certain flooring option or floor type, have a look below at our analysis of vinyl flooring:

Pros of Vinyl flooring?

• Vinyl flooring, whatever the colour, is the easiest type of flooring to maintain and keep clean. Our most popular choice is grey, but we offer a wide variety for you to choose from. It is not self-cleaning and will need the occasional mop or damp cloth, but that’s nothing to worry about. Other types, like wooden flooring, would possibly expand and this would be bad.
• Performance and durability. As discussed elsewhere, going into 2020, the durability of a flooring type is top of the agenda for many retailers and customers. Possessing a hard-wearing top layer, vinyl flooring is resistant to scratches and wear, making it extremely suitable for the larger household. If volume fo traffic is a concern for you, vinyl flooring would be top of the list.
• As an anti-slip surface, vinyl flooring is a safer choice for children and pets, as other types of flooring can become slippery. This ties in with the fact that as a surface, it is actually comfortable to work on, with a bouncy feel, whilst also absorbing sound well.
• Bargain hunting. – If you are looking for cheaper flooring options and are a real bargain hunter, Vinyl flooring is cheaper per square metre and can be cheaper to install if done correctly.
• It has an adaptable style as it looks just like the real thing. Many styles of vinyl imitate other floor types such as wood or tiles. You’d have to get someone who knew their materials to look close-up in order tot ell the difference on some of the types.
• It’s available in many different styles and colours at Flooring Direct.

This all sounds amazing, but there must be some negatives?

• One of the cons of vinyl flooring is that it will show imperfections from the underneath. This is because it is easy to install, but your subfloor must be in superb condition in order to get a good finish on the product. If your subfloors are uneven or in bad condition, then this could take a lot of work, similar to if you were wallpapering and the plaster was uneven.
• Vinyl flooring can be damaged, even though there are theories that it is indestructible. It is robust, but if you drag something heavy over it, like a piece of furniture or kitchen table, then it will be damaged.
• Unfortunately, when looking for new flooring and refitting their home, many people think about flooring options which will increase the value of their home. Compared with other flooring types, wooden flooring will increase the value of a home because of its durability and ability to last a lifetime. Vinyl flooring, despite looking nice, does have a lifespan.

Are you still deciding? Persuaded you to say yea or nay to vinyl?

After reading this article, you may or may not have decided to pursue vinyl flooring, but ultimately the decision will be different for you. For some, the excellent value and low maintenance are what persuades them to go with vinyl, and grey vinyl flooring in particular, because it looks nice. However, some people do decide to go for wooden flooring or carpets because they want to increase the value in their home.

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