Things You Need To Know Before You Buy Vinyl Flooring

After all the research and considerations you've finally made your decision – you are ready to select and install your new vinyl flooring.

Vinyl is a very popular type of flooring. Aside of being a decorator's dream flooring, it is also durable and affordable. It can imitate wood, tile and even marble. But before you reach the store to make your purchase, there are some things you should know before you buy vinyl flooring. Here they are:

Quality

Pick a high quality vinyl flooring for your space. Ask the retailer to check with you the manufacturer's warranty and performance characteristics of the flooring you are thinking to buy. It is important that you understand that high quality vinyl flooring tends to have premium warranties. A good warranty will save you from headaches in the feature.

Thickness

A tick flooring is not actually what you want. You need a thick wear layer. We are trying to say that is the top layer that really counts. The top layer is what determines how great your floor will stand up to traffic, as well as tears, rips and gouges. Ask your retailer to help you choose what is right for your needs.

Seams

High quality vinyl flooring are manufactured in 1.80 meter and 3.65 meters. Depending on the configuration of your space, seaming may be necessary. Ask your retailer to explain to you where the seams will be when your new floor is installed. There are some floor patterns that can hide seams better than others.

Cost

Cost per square meter is just one factor of the overall price tag for your new high quality vinyl flooring. You should ask your retailer to calculate the total cost for your project. What he/she may include beyond the cost of the flooring include:

• Furniture removal/replacement: There is a chance for your retailer or installer to charge you to remove and then replace furniture in the room.

• Removal and disposal of old flooring covering: If your home is not a brand new one, then you probably have an old floor covering that will need to be removed and disposed of properly. There are some cases that a new floor can be installed over an existing one. 

• Sub-floor preparation: Depending on the condition of your sub-floor (after the removal of the old flooring), it may need to be prepared for the new flooring.

• Installations and material required to complete the installation: Usually there is a cost per square meter to install your new vinyl flooring. Additional materials such as moisture barriers, adhesives, baseboards, etc., may be required for proper installation.