Vinyl Flooring

Overview
	Vinyl is an economical alternative to natural stone and hardwood. Since vinyl laminates are made from from synthetic resins and pvc reclaimed materials it is excellent green choice for an environmentally conscious consumers. Because of vinyl’s waterproof properties and resilience to heavy wear it is always a good choice for wet settings where heavy traffic patterns are of concerns. Vinyl’s affordability makes it a great choice for homes and businesses. Bathrooms, shower areas, mud rooms, and utility rooms are also good areas for vinyl installations. Vinyl squares or sheet vinyl flooring as well as laminate flooring perform well over crawl spaces, basements and concrete sub-floors where moisture is of concern. Many types of vinyl flooring are waterproof though some types of laminate flooring because of there pressed back or laminate backing are more vulnerable to high moisture environments. When deciding on vinyl or laminate please take into consideration each individual room with there special demands. Your flooring professional will inspect and evaluate your floors and recommend the best product for your needs.
History Of Vinyl Flooring
Did you know that vinyl flooring has been around since 1933? This alone shows the great popularity and success that vinyl has had over the years. Vinyl flooring made its first public debut in the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Vinyl began to be mass marketed after the war years in 1940. It quickly became a threat to linoleum manufacturers, as well as other flooring producers. At first, vinyl flooring was only used for high traffic areas. It did not take long however, for vinyl to become the number one choice for any hard surface area.
Advantages
Inexpensive Durable and easy to maintain There are many different styles and colors that imitate wood and stone Quick and efficient installation Contact your ProSand flooring expert for an estimate on your next project. 317-614-0640
Types
Vinyl (or linoleum) floors have been around for years. Vinyl flooring offers a wide variety of colors and styles for an array of uses from bathrooms to kitchens and hallways. Like laminate flooring the look of a vinyl is actually a pattern layer on the surface of the floor. If youre looking for an affordable alternative to ceramic floors we suggest you look into our selection of vinyl flooring.
Vinyl Plank Flooring
If you want the look and feel of hardwood floors, but none of the hassles that go with them, vinyl plank flooring is great option. Vinyl flooring comes in many different patterns and styles including: faux stone, faux ceramic tile, but the faux wood grain of vinyl plank flooring is one of the most popular choices. Vinyl plank flooring has all of the design benefits of real hardwood floors, but it is more durable, easier to clean, easier to install and a fraction of the price.
Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Sheet vinyl is different from vinyl tiles in that they are sold in longer sheets, usually in 6 to 12 feet rolls and they are the most common vinyl flooring installations. While vinyl tiles are perfect when it comes to repairing and replacing, sheet vinyl shines at fast installation and covering of larger areas without a hitch. They are quite durable, moisture resistant and they are usually gllued with a chemical glue or bonding or heat weldoing. Sheet vinyl is the most commonly used type of vinyl floor because of its affordability and ease of installation.
Vinyl Tile Flooring
Vinyl tiles are available in many colors and various patterns. If ease of installation is your prime concern, then this type is the one for you. Also repairing vinyl tiles is extremely easy as often all you need is simply replace a small damaged tile with another one, while the rest of the tiles are unharmed. Vinyl tiles offer an alternative to ceramic tiles giving the look of ceramic tile floors at a reduced price.
If you believe that vinyl is not what your looking for then take a look at our other flooring option’s available. We also offer a wide selection of carpet, laminate flooring, ceramic tile flooring, along with hardwood flooring as well. ProSand Flooring is proud to serve the following Indiana communities: Indianapolis, Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Broad Ripple, Brownsburg, Carmel, Columbus, Franklin, Fishers, Geist, Greenwood, Greenfield, Lafayette, Lebanon, Martinsville, Mooresville, Muncie, Noblesville, Pendleton, Plainfield, Shelbyville, Westfield, West Lafayette, Zionsville.

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Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation

Remove thresholds and baseboards before you measure the room to see how much flooring to purchase. Your square footage will be the length times the width of the room plus the area of any nooks and closets. Total the number of square feet and add 10 percent to allow for trimming.
Strip the existing flooring if necessary. If your existing floor surface is solid and fairly smooth you may choose to skip this step. If you remove carpet or old vinyl, make sure any deposits of flooring adhesive are removed as well. You may need to use a power scraper and citrus-based solvent to get old vinyl floor adhesive off. Go over the corners and crevices with a sander to remove any adhesive that remains.
Use a patching compound to fill in any cracks and holes in your subfloor. Work the compound into the hole with a putty knife and level it off. Once you have a smooth, even surface, sweep and mop it thoroughly. The smoother the subfloor, the better vinyl planks will bond to it. Finally, lay down a coat of primer to seal the subfloor against moisture.
Lay out the room. Choose the wall that is the main line of sight in the room (usually this is the wall opposite the room’s main entrance). lay out a line of planks along this wall and use a T-square to make sure the planks are parallel to it. Mark a line on the floor using a chalk line or felt-tip marker (it’s going to be covered up, so permanent marker is okay). The idea is to square off the room so your new flooring is as attractive as possible.
Starting in one corner, peel off the backing of self-adhesive vinyl plank flooring. Be very careful to line up the first plank exactly with your line guide since all the remaining planks will key off the first plank. Press down firmly to make the adhesive bond to the subfloor. Lay a line of complete planks end to end the length of the room. Use a small notch trowel to spread a layer of adhesive for regular vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl flooring adhesives are product specific so use only the manufacturer’s recommended adhesive and flow their instructions for use. A generic adhesive may not bond the vinyl planks to the floor properly.
Cut a vinyl plank in half to begin your second line of planks. Use a vinyl tile cutter (recommended) or a utility knife and T-square to cut the plank at a 90-degree angle to its length. Use this half plank to start the next line. Staggering the vinyl planks creates a more authentic wood appearance. Alternate each line with a full-length and a half-length plank. At the opposite end of the room you will need to install partial planks to finish off each plank line. Measure each space carefully and cut the pieces the same way.
locate any gaps between planks. Don’t worry about finding gaps, because there are always small uneven spots in a floor. Use a putty knife to fill gaps with wood putty and wipe away any excess.
Use a floor roller to ensure all the planks are firmly bonded to the floor. Replace thresholds and baseboards or cove molding to finish up installing your vinyl plank flooring.