Vinyl flooring planks are flexible and due to this may easily show any rough or uneven areas on your substrate. The sub floor must be levelled using a self-levelling screed compound (+/-3mm in height) to smooth out any imperfections that may become visible after installation. View these products for more information. Bondite bonding liquid and | F10/F30 self-levelling screed compounds. 

PVC floor coverings are classified as anti-static or static-dissipative depending on their electrical resistance, both surface resistivity and volume resistivity. 

In order to be installed in areas where there is sensitive electrical equipment, the resistance of a floor covering must be no greater than ca 107Ω.

You can install a vinyl floor anywhere: in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom or passage. Flooring Depot has an extensive collection, so you are sure to find a design that matches your taste and the rest of your interior. Because of its quiet underfoot vinyl is sound absorbing, which makes it ideal for apartments or upstairs bedrooms too. 

Yes, vinyl flooring with with an overall thickness of 3mm or wear layer of 0.55mm is classed as high traffic/commercial grade, where as a residential grade vinyl starts at 2mm with a 0.3mm wear layer.

Vinyl offers a quality, beautiful floor finish at a great price. The hygienic aspect of this type of floor also makes it very attractive option. It's the ideal floor for homes with families or people with allergies and pet owners alike.

Another great advantage is that it replicates the real natural look of wood and tiles, without the disadvantages or cost of other materials (real wood etc). It is also a warmer option compared to tiles. Especially in bathrooms. 

If you are looking for a durable floor that is very easy to clean, silent and comfortable to walk on, then vinyl is the right floor for your home.

Vinyl is an environmentally friendly material. 57% of vinyl is made from common salt, which is a renewable natural substance. Non-replenishable resources, such as crude oil only account for 43% of vinyl resin. In comparison to various other materials used by the flooring industry, vinyl requires less natural resources, utilises less energy to manufacture and also releases lower emissions into the environment.

On top of that, vinyl is a material that can last for decades. And when its lifetime is nearing an end, the material can be recycled.

Vinyl floors are suitable to be used in combination with underfloor heating systems, given that the heating system has been installed properly.

The heating system should never allow to exceed a surface temperature of 27°C. In case of electrical floor heating, we advise not to exceed 60W/m2. Please contact us to discuss the various underfloor heating options suitable for vinyl flooring. 

No, vinyl floors do not need waxing. Unlike hardwood or tile floors, there is no special treatment required for vinyl. For information on vinyl maintenance, check our vinyl Installation and Maintenance page.

Vinyl floors are water resistant and suitable for installation in bathrooms and kitchens.

It is not recommended to attempt a Do It Yourself (DIY) glue down vinyl installation as it is a much more technical process than installing laminate floors. Click vinyl can be much easier to attempt as a DIY project due to it's similarity to laminate flooring in terms of lacing the planks, but can still present issues to inexperienced floor fitters. Professional installation services are advised especially for glue down vinyl. Click here for more information on our installation services.