Recommended Uses: Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry
Characteristics:
Self stick vinyl tile flooring is durable, affordable and is a good choice for bathroom flooring or kitchen flooring use. It comes in a vast array of styles such as geometric patterns and realistic wood, stone and ceramic looks. Vinyl flooring is easy to clean and maintain if it has urethane wear layer. Lives of these floors may range from 5 to 20 years depending on the quality of the tile and quality of the installation.
Installation Difficulty: Easy.
Installation Method:
Self stick adhesive protected by removable plastic sheet.
Construction:
The construction of vinyl tile flooring generally consists of these elements:
- Urethane or similar wear layer (used on premium tiles).
- Protective clear film layer for durability and protection from rips and tears.
- Printed and sometimes embossed design layer which can range from realistic looking natural materials to unique patterns.
- Vinyl tile backing layer providing tile structure, strength and durability.
