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Why Vinyl Can Be the Most Practical Flooring Choice

Pat, Home Remodeling Pro — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:22:38 +0000

Many people enjoy the look of hardwood floors and see it as a bonus when purchasing a home. However, you can get the same look and feel from vinyl wood-grained resilient flooring.

Cleaning Your Floor

When choosing a floor material, one of the main things you want to consider is how easy it is to clean. If something is spilled, will you be able to get the stain out? Carpet is the hardest floor covering to clean. Dirt goes down deep and even vacuum cleaners don’t get it all up.

When there’s a spill, some stain removal products work, but there will always be a residual slight variation in the color and texture after a spill. Hardwood and laminate flooring are not as resilient as vinyl, because water can damage both. Vinyl will withstand puddles of liquid, and it is the easiest floor to clean.

Choosing the Look of Your Floor

If you want the hardwood look in your home, choose a vinyl floor style that has a wood grain in it. Many times, people will not be able to tell the difference. Vinyl floor covering is a practical choice because it’s easier to clean, and it’s less expensive.

Vinyl Flooring Makes a Comeback into Today’s Homes

Pat, Home Remodeling Pro — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:51:58 +0000

Vinyl flooring is making a comeback with new designs, styles, and colors. Technology has greatly advanced the durability and resiliency of vinyl over the years.

Today’s Vinyl Closely Resembles Other Flooring Material

Vinyl was used in the past as a low cost option for flooring . It is still more cost effective than many other types of flooring yet it closely resembles some of those more expensive kinds. You can find vinyl that looks like stone, wood, or slate. It is easy to install and maintain. Take a look at the new and improved vinyl flooring of today. It might just the perfect flooring choice for your home.

DirectBuy has an extensive selection of top-quality flooring of all types and brand-name carpet from America’s leading manufacturers at prices up to 50% off retail.

Vinyl Flooring – Easy to Install and Maintain

Pat, Home Remodeling Pro — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:28:55 +0000

There are many reasons vinyl flooring is a viable option when you’re ready to replace worn out flooring. One very good reason is its affordability, but it is extremely durable which makes for less maintenance and refurnishing.

Available in a variety of styles, vinyl flooring can add beauty and elegance to your home. Its greatest benefit is its resistance to scratches and stains, which makes it ideal for kitchen floors where staining is a high probability. With busy schedules plaguing all our lives, vinyl flooring is very convenient and easy to maintain. A regular mopping and an occasional waxing will keep it looking as new as ever.

There are different types of vinyl flooring available to suit your needs. Vinyl flooring is available in the self-adhesive type as well as the flooring adhesive type. In either case, installation of the vinyl flooring is extremely simple and easy.

Vinyl flooring is also available in sheets and individual tiles. The large sheets can be laid at one time for a seamless appearance. This also gives the room a look of vastness. The tiles take slightly longer to install than the sheets but the best thing about tiles is they can be arranged to suit your décor and design of the room.

You can mix and match different colors and patterns to create a vinyl flooring pattern distinctly your own. Some of the latest types of vinyl flooring are available with a wood finish that can be painted. Vinyl plank, also a fairly new variety, has become very popular because of its cushioned backing which provides additional warmth and comfort.

For all your flooring needs, see what DirectBuy has to offer. At prices up to 50% off retail, you can purchase hardwood, tile and other flooring products to give your home the look and comfort you want.