San Diego flooring – Benefits of Vinyl Flooring
The durability, resilience and low maintenance features place the vinyl San Diego flooring among the first choices for schools, hospital and homes alike. Even though vinyl is a highly versatile material, homeowners agree that this material should not be installed in all rooms of the house, due to practical and aesthetic reasons.
As vinyl has water resistance properties and it can take its share of wear and tear, the most common rooms where you are likely to see vinyl flooring are the bathroom and kitchen. The arguments for this choice are that the aforementioned rooms are known for their high dampness levels and vinyl can resist stains and damage from water.
Installing vinyl flooring in the kitchen
The kitchen is the room where you prepare meals and hence stains, spills and grease spot are highly probable. The good news is you can easily clean them from vinyl flooring and you can maintain the kitchen spotless using only a damp mop and an approved floor cleaner, for the stubborn stains. In addition, since the chances of splashing water on the floor while doing the dishes are also high, vinyl will ensure the flooring is protected from damage. It is necessary to highlight the fact that installing vinyl is not advisable in commercial kitchens or locations where fire is used constantly. In the eventuality that vinyl catches fire, then it will release toxic chemicals into the air.
However, if you want to benefit from the enhanced protection of vinyl for the next twenty years, it is imperious that the flooring is properly installed and maintained. In general, quality material that is installed by a professional will even surpass its normal lifespan.
Installing vinyl flooring in the bathroom
One of the common problems with floors and walls in the bathroom is that they tend to get stained very easily. Considering that the bathroom is the room where water damage is impossible to avoid, installing vinyl flooring is a decision you will not regret. Not only will the vinyl guarantee no water penetration, but its clear layers act as a barrier for liquid, reducing the stains and spills and the maintenance you will be performing in the bathroom. As a side note, due to the fact that composite and solid vinyl for instance do not have this protective coating on the surface, it is advisable to discuss the pros and cons of certain types of vinyl for the bathroom with the flooring dealer.
Vinyl in playrooms or the kids’ bedrooms
One of the advantages of vinyl over other materials is its increased comfort level. To put it simply, vinyl does not get cold during winter and it is feels very soft beneath the feet. Because of these reasons, many parents consider installing vinyl in their toddler’s bedrooms and the playroom. However, this practice is not recommended by certain physicians who state that vinyl can present risks for the child’s health. As children are generally more sensitive, even the low amount of chemicals released in the air by the vinyl San Diego flooring, namely the volatile organic chemicals, can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory problems in children under the age of 3.
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