Plates, polyvinyl chloride for the floor. Laying vinyl floor tiles

Vinyl floor tiles are based on virgin vinyl, to which various stabilizers, including quartz sand, are added to provide the required characteristics.

Due to the absence of harmful emissions, vinyl floor tiles can be used in commercial premises, such as:

• Offices
• Shopping centers
• Sports grounds
• Game halls
• Hotels
• The shops

For commercial premises, special series of PVC tiles with an increased protective layer are used. Manufacturers improve the performance of protective layers using various technologies, such as ceramic chips, which extend the life of the floor.

All brand representatives on the territory of the Russian Federation provide voluntary sanitary certificates for their product, some are additionally tested in independent laboratories according to an expanded list of requirements for finishing materials, thereby further emphasizing the absolute environmental safety of their floors. In addition, any production has its own quality control and laboratory for testing finished products.

PVC floor tiles are tested for environmental and fire safety. Has all the necessary certificates and conclusions in accordance with international standards. This allows vinyl floor tiles to be used not only in commercial spaces, but also in educational and healthcare settings.

Vinyl tile structure

The structure of vinyl floor tiles is a multi-layer cake, in which each of the layers has its own purpose and is connected to each other into a single die using hot pressing.

Hot pressing is the manufacturing method for most PVC tiles. Its distinctive feature is to obtain a high-density, durable product without the use of any harmful adhesives. This method allows you to meet all technical requirements for use in any enclosed space.

There are also methods of bulk pressing or an ironing calender, but it is mainly intended for the manufacture of linoleum and PVC floor tiles in the economy segment. This production method does not allow for the creation of a product with a multi-layer structure.

Characteristics of PVC tiles

By itself, PVC floor tiles can be 2 to 3 mm thick. Elasticity allows you to use not only as a floor covering, but also to glue on walls and decorate decorative elements of the interior.

The high load capacity depends on the wear layer that the PVC tile has. The thicker the top layer, the stronger the carrying capacity.

For example, the 0.3mm options are often for residential use, while the 0.5mm options are suitable for commercial spaces, and the 0.7-1.0mm collection options are for industrial use.

Unlike vinyl laminate, PVC floor tiles do not have locking joints, but are glued to the base using special adhesives.

PVC floor tiles provide a wide variety of different designs covering a wide range. These include, for example, ceramic designs that faithfully replicate well-known heavy materials. In addition, you will find decors that perfectly match the texture of natural stone, textiles, concrete or metal.

For wood lovers, there are various options in the wood style. These include light, dark and greyish decors. The variety is almost limitless, so now discover the wide variety and find the perfect decor for your desired space!

The texture is from almost smooth to deep pattern in register. Many colors and shades allow you to choose your option for every taste and design.

Advantages of vinyl tiles

Of the advantages of vinyl floor tiles, the following qualities can be distinguished:

• 100% waterproof;
• ease of cleaning;
• does not absorb odors and liquids (especially important for pet owners);
• high class of wear resistance (from 34 to 43);
• can be mounted on any square footage without sills;
• low cost relative to vinyl laminate;
• does not support combustion, fire safety class KM2;
• compatible with underfloor heating systems;
• warm and tactile material
• lack of a "ringing floor" effect;

Another useful feature of PVC floor tiles is the anti-static finish. It prevents electrical charges and ensures that you no longer have to fear electric shock. Another positive effect is the reduced susceptibility to interference from electronic devices, which turns out to be a significant advantage, especially in offices.

When choosing a tile, you need to consider where you will be using it. Different series are designed for different operating loads.

When laying vinyl tiles, additional skill is required to work with glue, but if you carefully read all the instructions, not even a professional can do the installation.

The cost of vinyl floor tiles

The price of vinyl floor tiles is slightly different (upward) from the "classic laminate". However, due to its durability and minimal installation costs, this choice is a more profitable and reasonable purchase.

You can buy PVC tiles on the website or visit our "Showroom", where more than 2000 products are presented.

There is a huge number of floor coverings on the market of finishing materials. Among this variety, PVC floor tiles stand out for their ease of installation, presentability, water resistance and increased sound insulation. Almost anyone can lay it in a bathroom, hallway or kitchen. And it will last 10 years or more with proper styling.

PVC tiles

Linoleum is a classic example of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) flooring. The PVC tile is positioned between it and the laminate. On the one hand, it is completely made of polymers and is not afraid of moisture, and on the other, it resembles laminated lamellas in shape and installation technology.

PVC floor tiles consist of several layers:

1. One or two basic ones.
2. Film with a picture.
3. Upper wear-resistant protective layer.

PVC tile structure

All of them are made using vinyl and synthetic resins. Plus, various plasticizers, stabilizers and fillers are added to different layers to impart certain characteristics to the final coating.
PVC floor tiles are divided into:

• vinyl;
• quartz vinyl.

The first ones consist only of polyvinyl chloride and are cheaper. This is a complete analogue of linoleum - only not in the form of a continuous coating, but several separate pieces for gluing on the floor. Quartz vinyl tiles, in addition to vinyl, contain quartz sand. It costs more, but is more durable, wear-resistant and durable.

Variety of PVC floor tiles allows you to create any floor pattern

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of PVC floor tiles:

• 100% waterproof;
• simplified installation;
• high strength and durability;
• unpretentious care;
• good sound insulation;
• variety of patterns;
• hygiene and hypoallergenicity;
• tightness of the final coating.

Externally, vinyl tiles look like laminate flooring, but feel warmer to the touch. It is laid on a concrete base or dry screed made of wood-based panels without a backing. However, due to PVC, the floor covering from it perfectly dampens sounds and does not turn out to be booming.

Advantages of PVC flooring

After the installation of the tile in question, it forms an airtight surface on the floor that reliably protects the rough base from any moisture. If you accidentally spill water on such a finish, but it itself and the concrete or fiberboard (plywood) from below will not suffer.

The disadvantages of this tile are:

• unnaturalness;
• high cost per square meter;
• the need for careful alignment of the rough base.

PVC floor tiles are lightweight. Any defect in the rough base will be visible on it with the naked eye and feel with bare feet. Aligning the base for this finish is required especially carefully.

PVC tiles in different rooms

Application area

Vinyl tiles are a versatile coating that can be installed in almost any room. It is suitable for offices, hairdressers, gyms, cafes, etc. In apartments and cottages, it is placed in bathrooms, toilets, utility rooms, corridors, bedrooms, nurseries and dining rooms.

Due to its absolute water resistance and high abrasion resistance, all PVC floor tiles come with a wear resistance class "34" or "43". Above just does not exist. And you can lay such cladding on the floor in virtually all rooms. The only exceptions are objects where they work with aggressive substances that can corrode polyvinyl chloride.

Scope of PVC tiles

Varieties

There are PVC floor tiles for:

• usual (for mounting on glue);
• self-adhesive;
• modular with a thorn-groove lock.

The first requires a special glue suitable for PVC, and the second already has a sticky layer on the bottom. Both of them form a non-separable coating. The interlocking tiles are mounted without the use of adhesives. If damaged, it can be easily replaced on the damaged area.

Method of laying PVC tiles

PVC floor tiles can have a square (a la tile) or elongated rectangular shape (a la laminate). It is laid in a straight way, diagonally, with a break or with an offset. It is also possible to use a combined technique. All known tile layouts are applicable here.

Popular styling methods

To cut the PVC tiles, all you need to do is use a construction knife with a sharp blade. First, using a metal ruler, an incision is made along the top layer. And then the PVC cladding is simply bent and finally cut with a knife into two pieces of the desired size.

Cut the tiles

Installing vinyl soft tiles on the floor is extremely simple. Seasonal adjustment of plastic windows on your own can cause more difficulties. And PVC elements only need to be laid out on a rough surface in order to try them on first, and then glue them one by one. In this case, the glue should be applied to the base with a spatula with teeth. And when gluing, you must make sure that all the air is squeezed out from under the finish.

1/3 layout

If a modular castle tile is chosen, then its laying is even easier. It connects into a single finish by snapping the lamella lock into the already laid ones.

The main thing in the installation of vinyl and quartz-vinyl tiles is the layout of the first row. The smoother it is, the smoother then the entire PVC coating will be in the assembly.

The demand for practical floor coverings is growing. One of the options offered by manufacturers is plastic flooring. The material demonstrates not only strength, durability, but also comfortable operation and aesthetic appearance. At the same time, the price of PVC laminate remains affordable, which allows us to solve many practical problems.

Various textured design, simple installation, optimal shape and ease of transportation are not the only advantages of PVC floor laminate. Customer reviews are unambiguous - these products deserve approval for their excellent performance, plus the complete safety of PVC plates for health: no harmful emissions, odor, UV resistance and thermoplasticity.

Structural features of the flooring

The material is a multi-layer "sandwich" in which each level fulfills its own functional characteristics:

1. The lower base and middle layer are composite components, where there is PVC plastic, quartz sand, fiberglass. The layers are responsible for the density and strength of the coating.
2. Aesthetic layer applied by photo printing. Has a varied texture, color scheme.
3. The last top layer is a polyvinyl chloride film. This is protection against thermal shock, mechanical shock and other things. The thicker the layer, the stronger the coating.

Important! The price of the product directly depends on all factors. PVC flooring has different layer thicknesses, which determines the scope of this material.

The production process for making floor cladding is quite complicated and requires attention, compliance with standards and norms:

1. After loading granulated PVC into a special hopper, the raw material is melted under the influence of high temperatures, then poured into molds;
2. To impart strength, the granules are mixed with fiberglass, sand;
3. Cooling is the next step in the cycle;
4. Excavation, trimming to shape and size, shrinkage and final solidification complete the entire preparatory process.

It remains only to join the layers, apply the drawing, the top layer of plastic and the lamella are ready for implementation. The coating is tested multiple times for strength, structural integrity and undergoes numerous tests to determine suitability.

Classification of PVC floor laminate according to the area of ​​application

In terms of performance, PVC laminate is divided into several types:

• Domestic. Indicated for applications where the load is minimal.
• Commercial. Has a high degree of wear resistance, long service life, increased ability to reflect shock shocks. The floor slabs give a pleasant spring when walking, which creates an additional sound-absorbing feature.
• Semi-commercial Is a laminate flooring for areas with medium pedestrian traffic. A fairly new type of product with high performance properties and the most affordable price.
• Special or industrial type - one of the most durable types of flooring. The coating demonstrates extremely high qualities: resistance to abrasion, long service life, fire resistance, energy security. At the same time, environmental friendliness and resistance to mechanical stress are preserved.

Important! PVC laminate is produced either in rolls with a width of 1.5 and 4 m, or in tiles whose dimensions are 330 * 330, 500 * 500, 610 * 610 mm. The price of the product depends on the purpose, type and ingredients used. A novelty from manufacturers - PVC coatings for industrial use, which have indicators 10 times higher than the named ones. Large thickness, sound and heat insulation qualities, as well as design features (the ability to mount the coating in a matter of hours) are clear advantages of the product. The price of the product line is high, but meets the increased standards and characteristics.

Advantages and disadvantages of PVC coatings

All positive qualities are revealed in the process of using varieties of material. Product advantages in areas of application:

• Household laminate is a modular aesthetic coating. Allows you to easily combine textures, environmentally friendly, moisture resistant and not subject to temperature extremes. This means that tiles or rolls can be easily combined with the "warm floor" system, used for laying on terraces, and the products will show themselves well on the floor of an open veranda. The scope of the household type is wide, designers have long been using the material to create new styles. To determine the possibilities, just look at the photo, and the video will tell you the options for installing the tiles.
• The commercial type has increased wear resistance and is therefore indicated for use in airports, train stations, hospitals or office centers. The aesthetics of the goods also remain at their best, and the presence of quartz and fiberglass in the structure of the tiles guarantees the preservation of their shape for the entire period of use. Manufacturers have equipped the products with excellent fire safety - tiles or rolled laminate do not support combustion, which also guarantees the environmental friendliness of the product.
• The industrial type is resistant to directional point mechanical stress. The forming agent of the middle layer is quartz mixed with fiberglass, which makes the coating extremely durable and able to withstand heavy loads. At the same time, the laminate has vibration-absorbing and noise-absorbing properties, which increases the acoustic comfort in workshops, warehouses and other rooms where the noise level is quite high. Increased resistance to aggressive environments is also a clear plus of the product.

In addition to individual characteristics, coatings have common advantages: installation speed, ease of transportation, maintainability, ease of maintenance.

Plastic flooring for animals

Another type of floor cladding designed for use in livestock farms is plastic slotted floors. These are modules made of high-strength polyethylene of the primary fraction, reinforced with additives that increase strength and give the boards flexibility. The material is used for pigsties, premises for keeping cattle. Installation is most often carried out on metal logs, the width of the concrete bath should be higher than 1.2 m. Slots in the mats are individually selected, the products are manufactured in accordance with the technological requirements for keeping different types of animals.

Possessing flexibility, strength, long service life and excellent practical qualities, plastic slatted floors are easy to install, clean and have a beneficial effect on animal hooves: plastic is not susceptible to fungal infections, perfectly resists mold, and repels dirt and water. These qualities help keep things clean. In addition, the springy base responds favorably to the condition of the livestock - thanks to the flexibility of the base, it is easy for heavy-weight animals to stand up without deforming the bones and hooves.

It is possible to combine decking with water-type heating panels. Disinfectants and aggressive environments are not terrible for plastic, and this increases the practicality of the panel during use. The flooring is used both for open and closed forms of livestock housing.

Disadvantages of PVC floor coverings

With all the advantages, the materials have some disadvantages:

• Low prevalence of the product. Despite good reviews, products are not always available to buyers. Especially in the countryside. The way out is to order directly from the supplier, in this case the price will be even more pleasant.
• The addition of plasticizers does not allow the product to be called natural, but a preliminary verification of certification for environmental friendliness guarantees that there are no harmful emissions. You can verify the availability of the certificate on the manufacturer's website.
• Preliminary work can also confuse buyers. Boards or roll material requires an even base. Differences in height are unacceptable, but the products can be laid on the old rough floor, wooden boards and other base, if it is even.
• Price. Good reviews, popularity of the products led to increased demand. Therefore, the cost of goods is often poor.

Finally

The main convenience of the product is the ease of installation. The procedure takes very little time even for a home master without special skills. Mallet, rubber hammer - these are all the tools required for installation. The locking system of tiles or the glue system of the roll material reliably fixes the coating, preventing it from moving during operation. If necessary, the slotted joints between the slabs are also coated with glue, as shown in the photo. The procedure gives additional tightness and moisture resistance, which is especially important when laying slabs on terraces, open verandas and other places where there is exposure to moisture, temperature changes.

Important! The modular stacking system is the ability to assemble a "puzzle" from elements, starting from any corner. But the reviews of professionals are advised to start from the center of the room so that the trimmed fragments are against the walls or sides. Trimming is carried out with any sharp object: a carpenter's knife, an electric jigsaw, an ordinary knife.

The scope of application of the material is wide, therefore, the process of choosing a floor covering must be approached more carefully. Despite the fact that the industrial type of laminate has increased durability, it is not worth laying it at home - it is economically unprofitable, the price of the product is much higher than that of household stoves. But for office and shopping centers, market squares and shopping pavilions there is no better material. At the same time, the price pays off with a long period of flawless operation, and customer reviews only confirm the practicality of using PVC laminate.

Studying opinions on forums, requests and customer questions, we identified three types of consumers:

1. For the first, vinyl and quartz-vinyl tiles are a material about which they know nothing.

2. The second - those who have already laid PVC tiles in their apartment, house or office. Basically, they are happy with their choice and consider the material to be the ideal flooring.

3. Still others talk about the danger of polyvinyl chloride, its toxic effect on the body due to the release of harmful substances into the air of the room and believe that it is absolutely impossible to use PVC tiles at home.

Our analysis is completely honest and independent of manufacturers and is designed to help you make the right choice.

Composition and structure of PVC tiles

In terms of its composition, this floor covering is of two types.

About PVC

So, the main component of the tile is polyvinyl chloride. It is made by polymerizing the toxic vinyl chloride monomer. Is it dangerous to health? Vinyl chloride itself is highly dangerous, capable of poisoning the body, provoking oncology, asthma, neuropsychological disorders. But as a part of PVC, it is in a "bound" state, therefore, under normal conditions, it should not be harmful.

However, the floor cannot be insured against heating by direct sunlight and damage to the protective layer, which can lead to the release of hazardous substances. And someone deliberately installs underfloor heating, getting the likelihood that the amount of vinyl chloride released will be much higher than during normal use of this coating.

Vinyl and quartz-vinyl floors of different brands have different flammability ratings. For example, the fire hazard class of the Pergo, Quick Step vinyl tile brands is KM2 (moderately flammable), and for Tarkett - KM5 (flammable, flammable), for quartz-vinyl tiles, the fire hazard class is KM2-KM3. In case of fire, from which no one is immune, smoldering, PVC tiles release toxic substances that can cause significant damage to human health. Materials with the KM5 marking are considered to be the most toxic.

About harmful additives in the composition of the tile

In the production of PVC floor tiles, plasticizers, stabilizers and additives that increase inertness are used.

It would seem that stabilizers are applicable even in the food industry, because they slow down aging. However, some manufacturers use lead for this purpose - a heavy metal, cadmium. European enterprises assure that there are no heavy metals in their products, instead of them zinc and calcium are used. But in the composition of floor coverings from China and Korea, most likely, they are present.

Cheap dyes from unscrupulous brands can also get into the air when the protective layer is abraded.

Be sure to add plasticizers to the composition, of which phthalates are dangerous. Phthalate plasticizers DEHP, DOP are prohibited, DOA, DINP, DNOP, DIDP are allowed. It is the salts of phthalic acid that can be released into the atmosphere of the room, since they are contained in a protective layer and do not bind to polymer molecules. Moreover, the allocation occurs constantly, and not the first two weeks, as most suppliers assure us. The presence of odor after installation is only evidence of a larger amount of substances diffused into the environment.

PVC tile classification

By installation method vinyl and quartz-vinyl flooring is available in:

Adhesive - requires gluing to a clean, even and dry substrate using special glue. There are also self-adhesive models.

Castle - fits in a "floating" way. Installation requires only a tape measure, a pencil, a square and a knife. The lock can be of the type of laminate with insertion into the grooves, or adhesive.

Depending on the total thickness and the thickness of the protective layer, the tiles are classified according to the degree of permissible load:

Grades 23-31 - for home use in rooms where the intensity of walking is not high. Service life 5-6 years.

32-42 class - the floor withstands armchairs on wheels and intensive use in living quarters - corridors, kitchens, bathrooms, where it serves up to 15 years. It can also be used in offices, offices, beauty salons, boutiques, etc.

Class 43 - such a floor is not afraid of the most intense loads, therefore it is used even in industrial premises, the coating can even withstand driving.

Considering vinyl or quartz-vinyl tiles as a floor covering, you should think about your health and those of your loved ones. Of course, the choice is always up to the buyer, but we advise you to at least follow a number of rules for using PVC flooring:

1. After installation, ventilate the room.

2. Be sure to observe the life of the coating, after its expiration - replace it with a new one;

3. It is better to use it in garages, balconies, industrial premises, corridors - where people are for a short time;

4. Better not to use in bedrooms and children's rooms;

5. Do not heat above 27 degrees, this also applies to floor heating systems, in case of fire, immediately leave the room.

After examining the certificates, characteristics of various brands of flooring, reviews of installation specialists and customers, we can give advice on which PVC tile to choose.

Council number 1. From the point of view of durability and wear resistance, quartz-vinyl wins, but from the point of view of safety for human health - vinyl. Vinyl floors do not contain phthalate plasticizers, although they are not as reliable as those with quartz sand in the composition.

Council number 2... Give preference to green leaf brands. Basically, these are vinyl floors from European manufacturers. In Europe, the use of phthalates and heavy metals in finishing materials is prohibited. Yes, they are more expensive, but harmless.

Council number 3... Textured surfaces imitate wood very realistically, but they are difficult to wash, dust and dirt remains between the irregularities.

Tip # 4... Choose tiles with a protective layer of 0.3 mm or more. It is resistant to damage, which means it will protect against the release of vinyl chloride into the air.

Council number 5... If possible, it is better to purchase natural floor coverings - cork floor, parquet board. Among them, you can find budget options and at the same time ensure the safety and environmental friendliness of your home.

We voiced our point of view based on the analysis. It is made on the basis of information received from manufacturers and data from open sources. The employees of "Floor in the House" honestly tell clients whether there is information about the composition of the tiles of a particular brand, because our position is the safety of materials.

PVC flooring is sold in any hardware store or on the Internet. PVC flooring is essentially young, made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride, and has a lot of advantages. Details of selection and installation - below in the material.

What PVC floors are made of

PVC floor panels are made from the same material as ordinary linoleum, and therefore some experts call it linoleum tiles. The slab is square and rectangular. It is worth noting that the material has a kind of roughness on the reverse side, which increases adhesion during installation work. The top layer is transparent, fiberglass is used for its manufacture, due to which its operational properties and attractiveness are perfectly preserved.

When buying PVC floors, you should ask the seller for a certificate confirming the absence of harmful substances in their composition.

Such dissimilar substances together create high-quality and chic tiles that can be for a long time:

• Durable;
• Long lasting;
• Moisture resistant;
• Flexible.

Slabs are on sale in a large assortment, and it is possible to choose a coating with imitation of natural paintings, such as wood, granite or marble. Thus, you can create a beautiful and interesting interior that fully meets the preferences and all the necessary requirements.

PVC boards consist of a base, a layer with an ornament, a polyurethane and a protective layer.

The thickness of the slab is 0.5-3.5 mm. Can be single-layer vinyl, the thickness of which can be 1.5-2.5 mm. The laying of the material can be carried out on a base made of concrete, laminate, linoleum, wood. The condition of the evenness of the coating must be met, and it must also be pre-cleaned and dried. The presence of irregularities over time will cause deformation of the floor covering, which means it will lead to new repairs. It is not even possible for a professional to carry out the installation, since even a beginner can handle it.

What are the advantages of PVC flooring

Floors for which PVC is used have become in demand, since the tile has a number of advantages. It is for them that the coverage is appreciated more and more almost all over the world. The positive qualities of the canvas include a whole list.

Among the advantages of PVC floor coverings, excellent operational and aesthetic qualities should be noted.

Namely:

• Optimal cost;
• Versatility;
• Convenience of transportation;
• Ease of installation;
• Operational safety, since although it is shiny, it is not slippery;
• A wide range of products from which you can choose canvases of various colors and shapes;
• Hardness;
• Elasticity;
• If one tile is damaged, then it will not be necessary to update the entire canvas in order to eliminate the defect;
• Excellent soundproofing.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages, and they consist in the fact that the manufacture of panels is made of synthetic material, and therefore it cannot be considered environmentally friendly, the service life is only 10 years, the material is not resistant to the effects of substances such as solvents, acetone and the like. According to external data, the flooring is seamless and very attractive in appearance.

PVC board installation technology

Laying PVC boards is not quite the same as laminate or parquet, which are equipped with special slam locks. Next, you need to remove the old skirting board. Using a tape measure, the central part of the room is measured. You need to draw 2 perpendicular lines, and from the place where they intersect, start laying the material. If necessary, you can shift the center, due to which you can negate the edge of the tile.

Before installing PVC boards, it is worth watching a training video and familiarizing yourself with the recommendations of specialists.

Do not forget that any foundation must be prepared, for this you need it:

• Wash;
• Clean out;
• Prime.

Priming is a mandatory process, since this is how the strength of the bonded nodes is ensured.

The tile is covered with PVA glue or liquid nails. Application should be carried out with a notched trowel. The tile is applied to the floor and pressed. For smoothing, you need to use a smooth rubber roller, additionally tapping with a rubber mallet. You need to glue it as carefully as possible and if glue seeps out, it must be removed immediately with a rag.

To significantly simplify the installation process, you can purchase self-adhesive PVC tiles, which do not need glue.

In some cases, double-sided self-adhesive tape is used. You can use a regular construction knife to cut the tiles. If the coating is very thick, then it is pre-heated with a building hair dryer or an ordinary one. After the material is glued, you need to wait a couple of hours and only then can it be used for operation. It is categorically not advisable to install the plinth immediately, as you should wait until the floor is thoroughly dry. Laying should be done at a temperature of 20 ° C.

Reviews on the choice of PVC floors

There are drawbacks to PVC tiles, but they are not significant. It is worth noting that the quality of the future coating directly depends on how much to choose building and finishing materials correctly. Experts prefer to choose products of domestic production, since, unlike Chinese or Korean paintings, they fully meet all the necessary requirements.

There is a wide variety of PVC floors available in different colors, shapes and sizes.

And:

• Excellent quality;
• They look beautiful;
• Do not deteriorate until the end of the service life.

When buying, you should not focus only on the design of the tiles, since in this case it will not be possible to find a quality product. It is very rare to find truly conscientious manufacturers who do not hide hundreds of flaws behind bright packaging. How to make the right choice and not be mistaken?

It is worth carefully examining the packaging, which should contain an indication of the wear resistance class, the level of abrasion, the material from which the layers of the canvas are made, the main parameters of PVC plates, the guaranteed service life, information about the presence or absence of an additional layer.

A quality certificate is required.

In order for the floor covering to be really high-quality and pleasing in its appearance, it is worth using a number of recommendations from specialists. Material purchases are made 10% more than required. A stock is needed in case of deformation of the canvases during undercuts to decorate the floor near the walls. It is best to carry out the installation at a high temperature, which will allow the adhesive to be evenly distributed, as well as dry it quickly, ensuring high-quality adhesion. It is undesirable to install standard wooden skirting boards, since the best option would be to choose PVC canvases, which are not only easier to work with, but also look more aesthetically pleasing.

Resistant PVC flooring (video)

With the help of such material, it is very easy to carry out finishing work on the floor yourself, especially if you carefully follow the recommendations of specialists. It is important to purchase materials in a specialized place so that you do not subsequently encounter poor-quality goods and many of its negative qualities.