Vinyl Flooring: Benefits, Care, and Maintenance

Why Vinyl?

Vinyl flooring has quickly become the most requested flooring option for homeowners. It is an affordable alternative to hardwood or laminate flooring, and offers a wide range of features and benefits.

Benefits of Vinyl Flooring

All Winchester vinyl products are ideal for areas not suitable for laminate, solid hardwood or engineered hardwood, such as kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Commercial products are also perfect for hair salons, offices, restaurants and hotels.

Easy do-it-yourself installation, with a variety of installation types available depending on the user’s skill level. Vinyl flooring can be installed in almost any room, at or below grade.

Because it is hygienic and easy to clean, resists scuffs and stains, and is sound absorbing, vinyl flooring is the perfect choice for active families with kids or pets.

Vinyl’s softness and warmth provides comfort, especially when standing for long periods.

 

Vinyl flooring is very easy to clean and maintain. These are the guidelines that we recommend.

Preventive Care

Use felt pads under heavy furniture, chairs and tables.

A protective hard floor chair mat should be used on any area where furniture with castors (such as an office chair) will be used.

Use mats at entry areas and clean on a regular basis. Mats should have a non-staining back.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. Use drapes or blinds to minimise direct sunlight during peak sunlight hours.

Water leakage over or around the outer edges of the flooring can damage a wood subfloor, so clean up liquids as soon as possible. 

When moving heavy furniture, use protective boards, pads or appropriate furniture movers designed for use over hard surface flooring.

Save a few planks of flooring in case of accidental damage. In some cases, planks can be replaced or repaired without removing the rest of the floor.

If other trades are in the work area, a floor protector is highly recommended to prevent damage.

High heels and pets with unclipped nails can scratch or damage a floor's finish.

Cleaning Your Floor

Sweep regularly to remove surface grit and dust. Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up any dirt or footprints. Avoid using excessive water to clean the floor.  CAUTION: Planks are slippery when wet.

Use pH-neutral cleaner, rinse the floor thoroughly and allow to dry.

Never use wax, polish, abrasive cleaners or scouring agents as they may dull or distort the finish.