What is Sheet Vinyl?
Sheet vinyl is a type of vinyl flooring that comes in large, rolled sections. Sheet vinyl flooring is made of PVC that’s attached to a fiberglass layer and topped with a printed pattern. It’s one of the first types of vinyl flooring and is relatively inexpensive compared to the LVP and LVT flooring options. Depending on your space, sheet vinyl is a smart and inexpensive choice. Thanks to its large sheet size it limits the number of seams on the floor. Sheet vinyl is waterproof and antimicrobial, which is ideal for rooms where moisture is an issue like the kitchen, bathroom or laundry room.
What Sizes Does Sheet Vinyl Come In?
Lowe’s sells sheet vinyl that’s 12 feet wide and then cut-to-length. This expansive width allows you to add flooring to smaller, narrow rooms with few to no seams, increasing the floor’s durability and reducing install time.
What is the Cost of Sheet Vinyl?
Sheet vinyl costs anywhere from 64 cents to $45 per square foot on average.
Is Sheet Vinyl Water Resistant?
Sheet vinyl offers fantastic water resistance since there are so few seams.
How Do You Clean Sheet Vinyl?
Sheet vinyl is easy to keep clean, sweep or vacuum up dirt and debris and then damp mop it with your favorite floor cleaner.
Should I DIY Sheet Vinyl Install or Hire a Pro?
Due to its size, it’s easier to leave sheet vinyl install to the pros. Handling large pieces of vinyl and applying a glue to the subfloor can be a challenge if you’ve never done it before. It’s not impossible to DIY but know that it’s not easy for a first-time installer.
What Happens if Sheet Vinyl is Damaged?
While there are benefits to a nearly seamless finish, one drawback is how challenging it is to replace a section of sheet vinyl if it gets damaged. The replacement section is often very noticeable and can stand out more than the damage.
How Durable is Sheet Vinyl?
When installed correctly and properly maintained, sheet vinyl can last 10 to 20 years. It depends how rough you are on the flooring — so if it’s getting a lot of foot traffic or if you have pets, it might show wear faster.
What is Vinyl Tile?
Vinyl tile is a type of vinyl flooring that comes in different sizes and shapes depending on the style and brand of tile. Vinyl tile is made of PVC that’s attached to a fiberglass layer and topped with a printed pattern that can mimic the look of a print, stone or even wood. Compared to ceramic, porcelain or LVT, vinyl tile is a more affordable option to lend a whole new look to your flooring. Vinyl tile is easy to install, easy to clean and handles moisture-prone areas better than an organic floor choice.
What Sizes Does Vinyl Tile Come In?
Just like porcelain or ceramic floor tiles, Lowe’s sells vinyl tile in a variety of sizes and shapes, with options like 12 by 12 feet or 12 by 24 feet and more. Choose the version that best fits your space.
What is the Cost of Vinyl Tile?
Vinyl tile prices vary from 27 cents per square foot to $15 per square foot on average.
Is Vinyl Tile Water Resistant?
While vinyl tile itself won’t be damaged by water, the seams between each tile create a vulnerability when exposed to a lot of moisture. Keep this in mind when you’re deciding on what room to place them in.
How Do You Clean Vinyl Tile?
To clean vinyl tile, sweep or vacuum up dirt and debris and then damp mop it with your favorite floor cleaner. Keep moisture to a minimum to keep tiles from coming up.
Should I DIY Vinyl Tile Install or Hire a Pro?
One of the pros of vinyl tile is how easy it is for you to DIY install. Choose from a glue-adhesive, interlocking or peel-and-stick application style based on your existing floor or subfloor. It’s like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. If you follow the manufacturer’s instructions, it should be a fast and painless process. Proper prep beforehand and the right tools (don’t forget knee pads) help. Some vinyl tiles offer peel and stick application too.
What Happens if Vinyl Tile is Damaged?
If a vinyl tile is scratched or damaged, it’s easy to remove the tile and replace it with a new one. In some cases, you might need to heat up the adhesive to make it easier to remove from the subfloor but check with the tile manufacturer beforehand.
How Durable is Vinyl Tile?
When installed correctly and properly maintained, vinyl tile can last 10 years or more. Vinyl is resistant to stains, so it cleans up nicely and holds up against foot traffic. Eventually it does wear and will need to be replaced.