PVC Flooring Solutions & Applications

Do you frequently hear about PVC flooring when you are searching for the best floor materials? Do you still wonder about the difference between PVC flooring and vinyl flooring? Are you confused by all the different acronyms like PVC, LVT, WPC, and SPC?

Today, we’ll take you to the wonderful world of flooring solutions. Let’s discover everything you need to know about PVC flooring.

Introduction to PVC flooring

PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride, the third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, after polyethylene and polypropylene. It is made from a plasticized PVC formulated for commercial and residential users. PVC is waterproof and is known for its long-wearing durability.

PVC flooring categorization:

1. PVC coiled material: core coiled and laminating coiled material.

2. PVC sheet: LVT, WPC, SPC.

Not pertaining to the PVC flooring category, we find PP, TPU, PET, PETG, PU, rubber, PE wood plastic, calcium silicate board, glass magnesium floorings.

Introduction to LVT, WPC, SPC, EVP Solutions

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is one of the most popular faux flooring options on the market. Because of its water-impermeable feature, LVT can be used in various classic floor designs. The cost of installing vinyl plank flooring is cheaper than installing hardwood.

Vinyl plank flooring can be categorized into the rigid or flexible core. If you choose rigid core product, here are some examples:

WPC (wood-plastic composite) cores use a mix of plastic and wood flour to create a bouncy and natural-feeling floor.

SPC (stone-plastic composite) cores use a combination of plastic and limestone powder to create a high-durable floor.

EVP (engineered vinyl plank) floors usually mix various types of plastic to improve their benefits.

Vinyl flooring is commonly used due to its advantages: waterproof, high durability, flexibility, low price, insulating, and ease of installation.

Difference Between PVC Flooring and Vinyl Flooring

PVC flooring and vinyl flooring are two terms to name the same solution. Since PVC flooring is the world's third-most widely produced plastic polymer, it is used in various applications, including siding, pipes, insulation, etc.

PVC sheets used as floor material are relatively inexpensive and used in various buildings, homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. Vinyl flooring is composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is made in layers.

PVC or vinyl flooring comes in many different patterns and styles such as wood and carpet. Thus, more and more people are familiar with this material, and PVC flooring has become a common synonym for vinyl flooring.

LVT adds a plasticizer to make the floor elastic. WPC is a foam board, while SPC is the most durable and heaviest among the mentioned materials. LVT, WPC, and SPC can all be pasted with a marble-like color film on the surface to make it look like marble. All solutions can be used as wall panels, floors, and even ceilings.

7 Top Advantages of PVC flooring

1. Easy to install: It is convenient to install the PVC flooring by simply affixing it to the floor. PVC flooring can be fixed on wood, concrete, or any other base floor with the help of rubber-based adhesives.

2. Versatile: It is available for PVC flooring to personalize according to the design of the customer’s choice.

3. Cost-Effective: As PVC flooring is versatile in many patterns and designs, it is much cheaper than other flooring types. In this way, customers can mimic expensive flooring materials by installing PVC flooring.

4. Low-Maintenance: Vinyl flooring is easy to main through regular mopping, and it can keep the floor clean and in good condition.

5. Durable: Luxury vinyl planks and tiles are some of the most scratch-resistant flooring options. Once the vinyl is polished or laminated with liquid emulsion, it becomes well protected from any chemicals such as mild acids, detergents, soaps, etc. Therefore, whether your kids are running through your home, dogs wrestling on your floors, or even high traffic areas, vinyl flooring is worth consideration.

6. Moisture Resistance：Non-porous surface is one of the vinyl flooring features, which makes it completely waterproof.

7. Comfortable：PVC flooring's softness and warm nature make it comfortable to stand on and walk around. It also provides sufficient friction, which lowers the possibility of an accident.

Common Industries that Implement PVC Flooring

Many hygienes and health care industries have great concerns about installing PVC flooring, including:

Textile and garment industries

Paper production factories

Medical equipment industry

Electronic industry

Gyms

Jewelry industry

Performance art center

Conclusion

Boyu was established in 1998 and specialized in the production of PVC flooring extrusion production lines. In addition, we are also acclaimed as the leader of SPC floor equipment. With over 60 technical patents, we aim to provide the best service and become a reliable, professional plastic extruder machine manufacturer.

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