Similar to our laminate flooring, vinyl flooring is a highly durable and versatile material available from Mike Piper Carpets. Along with our new carpet fitting and laminate floor installation services, vinyl is one of our areas of expertise as a flooring company.
Some of the main types of vinyl available on the market include:
Our flooring fitters regularly install vinyl for domestic and commercial flooring clients in Wokingham and across Berkshire. When considering installing new vinyl, the thickness of the material is an important aspect that affects its durability. While there’s no best option for vinyl thickness, it’s something worth bearing in mind to get the most out of your new home or office flooring.
For any vinyl flooring or carpet fitting, it’s essential to consider how the affected space will be used and its frequency of use. This is especially important for commercial flooring. Hallways and kitchens are typical two kinds of areas where high foot traffic occurs. Any vinyl or laminate flooring in these spaces will benefit from thicker, high-wear layers.
The subfloor is the original flooring upon which your new vinyl is installed. Cement subfloors are sturdy and only need thin vinyl applied, whereas a thicker type of vinyl is recommended for a hardwood subfloor. Before installing new vinyl in your Wokingham property, our flooring fitters ensure that the subfloor is clean, dry and even to improve the durability of the new floor.
A wear layer plays a big part in making your vinyl scratch and stain-resistant. Vinyl floors with higher wear layers have more damage resistance but can be more expensive than other options.
This is the last layer of your vinyl flooring. Older acrylic and wax protective layers used to require regular reapplication, although advances in technology allow new protective layers made from clear urethane to last ten times longer. This final layer helps with stain resistance and makes it easier to maintain the floor’s condition.
Contact us today if you need commercial or domestic flooring or carpets
Whether you’re interested in vinyl, carpet or laminate flooring for your Wokingham home or place of work, Mike Piper Carpets is the flooring company for you. The father-daughter duo of Mike and Sarah are heavily invested in providing Berkshire residents with high-quality domestic and commercial flooring, and our longevity as a local business is a testament to our ability. Our flooring fitters work closely with our customers on all new flooring and carpet fittings to achieve truly satisfying results.
