is built to last and to handle significant wear and tear, making it a good choice for heavily-visited areas. It’s water resistant, so it's perfect for areas prone to spills, moisture, and wetness, like bath-rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements.
Luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile flooring allow you to achieve the look and feel of hardwood, porcelain, marble, or stone at a fraction of the cost.
VINYL FLOORING USUALLY CONSISTS OF FOUR LAYERS OF MATERIALS:
usually consist of 4 layers of materials:
The backing layer is made of cork or foam. It is designed to serve as the underlayment as a cushion to make walking on the floor more comfortable, and a sound barrier to keep noise at bay.
Above the backing layer sits the waterproof layer, designed to absorb moisture without swelling or compromising the integrity of the floor.
Above the waterproof layer is the design layer, which features a high-resolution printed image, resembles wood, marble, stone, and other high-end materials.
A the top, there is the wear layer, which protects it from being harmed.
AMERICAN FLOORS IAC INSTALLATION
● AMERICAN FLOOR SIAC uses a click-and-lock method of installation called "floating floor".
● Vinyl flooring is a great choice because it’s waterproof, durable and easy to clean.
We can install vinyl plank flooring over concrete, hardwood, tile or existing vinyl flooring. However, laying vinyl over a floor with pre-existing flaws, can be tricky, because those flaws will appear beneath the new vinyl floor, thereby depriving you of a smooth surface.
VINYL FLOORING vs. LAMINATE FLOORING
Core
Plastic
Wood byproduct
Durability
It is very durable and can last 20 years on average.
It is very durable and it can lasts 15 to 25 years on average.
Water Resistance
Wet mopping is permitted.
Some laminate can be waterproof, but it doesn’t have the resistant as Vinyl flooring
Maintenance
Entirely Waterproof.
Do not use a wet mop.
Styles
It mimics a wide range of wood, stone and ceramic styles
It mimics hand-scraped hardwood better than vinyl. It also mimics stone and ceramic.
Installation
It can be glued to the floor or be a floating floor. Recommended for wet area use.
All laminate floors are floating floors. It´s quieter, softer, and more comfortable to walk on than vinyl flooring.