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It's critical that you choose flooring that is durable and attractive. You should also look at the cost of flooring to ensure that it is going to fit within your budget and provide you with the various benefits that you are looking for. More and more businesses and commercial facilities are choosing commercial grade Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT). Understanding what it is, what the benefits are, and how affordable it is will allow you to determine if it's the right flooring for you.
Armstrong VCT
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What to Expect Visually
One of the most important things you need to understand with VCT Tile is that it doesn't look like traditional vinyl. Many people confuse vinyl with linoleum. There are a variety of drastic differences, with vinyl being more durable and available in a variety of aesthetics.
Technology has come a long way over the years when it comes to vinyl. VCT can be made to look like virtually any other type of flooring, including hardwood, slate, and ceramic tile. However, you get the cost benefits of vinyl.
You can choose squares or rectangles of vinyl composition tile. This allows you to have a plethora of installation options available to you. If you want durable flooring that looks like hardwood, you can choose vinyl composition tile that has the same texture as wire-whipped wood. It's easier to care for and is available in rectangular planks so that it can be installed similar to hardwood.
What to Expect with Installation
When you install VCT, it can be installed over any existing base flooring. This means that you can apply it on concrete, existing tile, and even existing vinyl and linoleum. You don't have to prep the floor like you would other flooring types, making it easier for you to take a DIY approach if that is what you are looking to do.
Many of the tiles come in a peel and stick style, allowing you to get your flooring and place extremely quickly. Whether you install it in a basement, the ground floor, or the highest level of your business, you will have the ability to do so. You can also choose to use various types of grout and seemed treatments in order to change the overall appearance of the tile.
What to Expect with the Life of VCT
Any time that you are choosing flooring for your business, you have to consider how it's going to last. Updating the flooring of the school, restaurant, retail store, or anywhere else can be extremely disruptive. As such, you don't want to get in the habit of changing the flooring every year or two simply because you didn't choose a durable enough option.
By choosing Armstrong Vinyl Composition Tile, you get to enjoy a high resilience, which means that they are perfect for high traffic areas. You aren't going to have to worry about them wearing out easily. When they are properly maintained, you can expect for the flooring to look good for at least 15 years.
Additionally, they are durable. They aren't going to show scratch marks and other wear like you would expect with linoleum or hardwood.
You will also find that there is no noise made when people walk on the floors, unlike the sound you hear when someone walks across porcelain or ceramic tile in heels.
Contact Floor City to learn more about VCT today. As a commercial flooring specialist, we can work closely with you to help determine the best vinyl flooring products for you. Whether you choose to take the DIY approach or opt for professional installation, we can assist you every step of the way.
