A short presentation on vinyl flooring

1. VINYL FLOORING
SUBMITTED BY:
SAURABH SINGH BARC1535
URJITA DAS BARC1507
RASHI JAIN BARC1516
SIMRAN KHAN BARC1519

2. INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION
 Soft sheet and flexible or tile that attaches to underlayment
with adhesive.
 Made of mixture of PVC and plasticizers
 Vinyl floorings are available in a variety of design, thickness
and textures for different applications for both residential
and commercial use
 These flooring tile are non asbestos with different
combination of elegance ,warmth, charm and richness of
richness of natural products like wood and marble
 Tiles also have UV coating to protect colour fading and also
provide a dust repellent surface for easy maintenance.
 Vinyl tiles are ideally suited for installation in residential ,
commercial and public area such as offices, restaurants,
shopping areas, schools, lifts, etc where a low maintenance,
rich looking flooring solution is required.

3. SIZE- 150 mm X 914 mm X 3 mm
PACKING- 24 PIECES/ 3.3 SQ. M PER BOX
MARKET STUDY
STILEX

4. SIZE- 450 mm X 450 mm X 2 mm
PACKING-25 PIECES/ 5.22 SQ. M
PER BOX
SIZE- 450 mm X 450 mm X 1.5 mm
PACKING-30 PIECES/ 6.27 SQ. M
PER BOX

5. SIZE- 450 mm X 450 mm X 2 mm
PACKING- 25 PIECES/ 5.2 SQ. M PER BOX
SIZE- 450 mm X 450 mm X 2 mm
PACKING- 25 PIECES/ 5.2 SQ. M PER BOX

6. SIZE- 150 mm X 914 mm X 2 mm
PACKING- 24 PIECES/ 3.3 SQ. M PER BOX
SIZE- 150 mm X 914 mm X 1.5 mm
PACKING- 30 PIECES/ 4.1 SQ. M PER BOX

7. SIZE- 150 mm X 914 mm X 2 mm
PACKING-20 PIECES/ 3.7 SQ. M PER BOX

8. INSTALLATION
 FLOORING CHECK : Vinyl tiles are ideal for laying on smooth, dry, hard
and even surface including Timber and concrete
 FLOORING PREPARATION : Care must be taken to ensure that the sub
floor is completely free from any moisture, oil, grease, dirt, etc.
 FLOORING INSTALLATION- GLUE COATING : Suitable quality adhesive
such as Fevi bond, Fevicol 998/505/555/Dunlop s 758 or equivalent be
used.
 Water based adhesive such as VC 31 can also be used sufficient drying
time must be given before walking on the newly installed floor
 FLOORING INSTALLATION- STICKING : The job of installation must only be
carried out by a trained and experienced floor contractor

10. MAINTENANCE & PRECAUTIONS
 It is important to place an entrance mat to trap outside dust from
entering.
 Any food spills must be immediately cleaned up with a non abrasive
general cleaner.
 Regular cleaning is advised with a dry vacuum cleaner or mopping. When
mopping the floor with water care must be taken to ensure that water
does not seep in through the joints.
 Since these flooring products are already coated with a UV protective
layer dust retention will be at the minimal.
 Waxing is not required.
 Always ensure that all furniture legs are fitted with floor protectors.

11. ADVANTAGES
• Cost Effective: Sheet vinyl generally costs less than tile
or plank materials.
• Impermeable To Moisture: Probably the biggest
advantage of sheet vinyl over tile is the fact that it can
usually be installed in just one or two solid, unbroken
pieces.
• Design Options: With individual tiles, you have to try
and create a composite design across your floor.
• Easy to install.
• Easy to keep clean.
• Variety of styles, designs, and colours.
• Glass items may not break when dropped.
• Resilient, absorb noise, and comfortable to stand on
long periods of time.

12. DISADVANTAGES
• Replaceable: If a sheet vinyl floor is severely damaged with
a scratch or a stain your only option is to either replace the
entire floor or remove the affected area and replace it with
a patch.
• Can rip and will gouge if a sharp object is dropped.
• Almost impossible to fix.
• Need to be pieced and will have seam should be installed
by professional.
• Floor surface must be clean to make sure the flooring has
flat without bumps or bubbles.
• Difficult to remove and replace.
• Have to use special machine to scrape the vinyl off the
floor.

13. REFERENCES
• A1 FLOORING AND WALLPAPERS, KALAMBOLI- ZAFAR BHAI
• http://www.buildinglanduk.co.uk/vinyl-flooring.htm
• http://www.ehow.com/facts_5768811_types-linoleum-
vinyl-flooring.html
• http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_composition_tile
• http://bondedcarpet.com/newflooring/new-vinyl-
flooring/vinyl-before-you-buy/
• http://printedspace.com/floors.aspx
• http://www.ehow.com/facts_7161458_compare-vinyl-
laminate-flooring.html