Resilient Floors 101 – SavannahFloorCovering

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Resilient Floors 101

PROS OF RESILIENT-VINYL

Resilient flooring, also called vinyl flooring is a flooring created from carefully selected natural and synthetic materials. Today`s resilient flooring is a highly engineered combination of polymer materials. Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units, which allow for increased strength and durability for the lifetime of the product. New and better technology has resulted in amazing advancements in the quality and design of this flooring.

MORE BENEFITS

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and resilient sheet flooring have evolved into sophisticated products that high-end clients are choosing over wood and tile, because the new products look so similar to the natural surfaces they mimic. They perform extremely well and cost less.

With resilient flooring, realistic natural stones and woods can be imitated, and with today`s improved technology, imitated almost exactly to what is found in nature. In addition to these natural patterns and colors, designers can create any pattern or combination of colors they feel will best meet the demands and needs of customers in the market. This flexibility of style and design can be found in no other type of flooring product. Resilient flooring provides exceptional performance in high traffic areas. It is extremely easy to maintain. Resilient flooring is moisture resistant, meaning it is the perfect product for the kitchen or bathroom where moisture is a constant issue.

Resilient flooring also absorbs sound, which provides a quieter and more peaceful living space. It is warmer underfoot so early in the morning or during the cold winter months it is a much more pleasant surface to walk on. It is also softer underfoot, so it helps protect joints when standing for prolonged periods of time.

Resilient flooring offers a floor for any budget. There is a wide range of technological advantages in this category of flooring, but the perfect fit for your home can be found at any price range, a true difference from other types of flooring.

RESILIENT INSTALLATION

We will assist you every step of the way after you’ve selected your new floor with professional on-site measurement, removal of old flooring and skilled installation.Your floors will look amazing after our expert installation.

Once you have selected your new floor, we will provide free in home expert measurements, removal any of existing flooring and professional installation of the new floor.

Following is a checklist of things to do before the installation even begins to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

The most important aspect of installing a resilient floor is the surface preparation. Prior to installing resilient floors, the installers will be sure to:

Remove all existing flooring.
Verify moisture levels using a moisture meter to test subfloor moisture.
Your subfloor surface must be level, clean and free of bumps. If required use self-leveling products and sand down high spots.
Store your resilient floor near or where it will be installed to begin acclimating it to the conditions of your space prior to installation.
Sweep and pick up any debris from your floor before the resilient flooring installation.

Using the proper equipment, your installer will glue or install your flooring working from multiple cartons to create consistency in the look of the floor.

Professional installation ensures that your floor will look beautiful and perform well over time.

In addition to guarding these floors from damage, you can help keep them in top condition by cleaning them properly.

Clean vinyl floors by removing dust and dirt with a broom, dust mop, or vacuum cleaner. Controlling grit and soil is crucial to prolonging a vinyl floor’s attractive appearance. A quick wipe with a damp mop works well for vinyl floors between deep cleanings.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, scrubbing tools, or beater-style vacuums to clean vinyl floors.
Avoid harsh detergents and cleansers, paste wax, solvent-base polishes, and products that give a shiny look.
For a dull no-wax vinyl floor, use only products made specifically for no-wax vinyl.

Follow these tips to remove common stains:

Black heel marks: Rub the area with an art gum eraser or a nonabrasive scrubbing pad and nonabrasive cleanser, or rub with regular toothpaste. If the stain remains, try using rubbing alcohol (91% isopropyl).

Crayons: Rub with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits.

Hair dye: Rub the area with rubbing alcohol. If the stain still shows, scrub it with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits.

Ink: Wipe the spot with rubbing alcohol; repeat. If the stain is still visible, rub with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits.

Lipstick: Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol.

Paint and varnish: Immediately wipe up any wet spills. If the stain is dry, carefully scrape it with a plastic card (such as a credit card) or a thin spatula. Remove residue with rubbing alcohol. If the stain is still visible, rub with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits.

Permanent marker: Gently rub with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits. Rubbing alcohol may also remove marker stains.

Rust: Rub the cut side of half a lemon over the rust spot. If it remains, pour on a small amount of salt-water solution and rub with a lemon.

Scuff marks: Buff off scuff marks with a tennis ball attached to a broom handle. Cut an X in the tennis ball and slide the broom handle into the hole. The texture of the ball removes surface marks from vinyl.

Shoe polish: Scrub the spot with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits. If the stain still shows, rub it with rubbing alcohol.

Tar: Scrub the spot with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits. If the stain still shows, rub it with rubbing alcohol.

We always recommend you reference the manufacturer’s warranty for specific care instructions.

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