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How To Protect Vinyl Flooring

  • February 17, 2022
  • 3 min read

Vinyl Floorings Are Investments Worth Protecting!

Vinyl flooring is a trusted solution for any home or commercial space delivering style with immense durability. With top manufacturers such as Amtico, Armstrong and Karndean,vinyl flooring can replicate authentic styles of hardwood and stone along with non-traditional styles like brightly saturated hues and collections resembling fabric or even incorporating flecks of glitter. With a wide selection of resilient floors, it’s always best to know how to keep them looking great years after installation. Here are a few tips on protecting your vinyl flooring investment.

Vinyl Flooring Maintenance Tips.

As vinyl is known for its natural fighting agents against scratches and scuffs, it is susceptible to fading as it is best to keep all vinyl flooring out of direct sun exposure within the home. Simply drawing the shades during peak hours will help keep a lustrous vinyl floor for generations.  Be attentive with your vinyl flooring as dirt and sticky stains left for a long period can potentially become abrasive to vinyl floors. As this holds true with most floor coverings, vinyl flooring is susceptible to permanent staining if messes are not cleaned up right away. Likewise, loose dirt can penetrate vinyl flooring so regular sweeping is highly suggested.

Using Carpets May Protect Your Flooring.

Embrace floor mats, especially in doorways and busy hallways. By placing rugs, mats and runners throughout the home, your vinyl flooring will remain protected from heavy traffic, trudged in dirt and even fading from the light. However, it is important to note that mats and rugs with a rubber or latex backing can cause damage to vinyl floors and can likewise lead to discoloring over time.
Another important tip is to rearrange furniture to help even fading in the floor. The last thing you want is to move your furniture after years of sitting in the same spot and be able to see exactly where your old furniture once sat. With this tip, it is also important to take caution when sliding heavy furniture across vinyl flooring. Apply felt or cotton pads to bottom of furniture for easy moving that wont cause scratching or denting.

How To Protect Vinyl Flooring: Conclusion

In all, vinyl flooring is extremely easy to maintain. However, all flooring can take on some sort of damage and vinyl is no exception to the rule. Perhaps the best advice in taking care of your vinyl floor is to always consult the manufactures guide to ensure no voided warranties in the future.

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