What are the important steps of maintenance after installation of blended marble vinyl flooring?

Vinyl flooring is generally used to ornament floor in residential and non residential buildings.  Vinyl flooring is laminated, solid resilient, unbreakable and flexible having non porous surface. This flooring is resistant to mild or diluted acids, alkalis, soaps, detergents and petrol. It is high wear resistant and can be cleaned easily with wet cloth. If it is cleaned immediately, concentrated acids and alkalis have no effect on the surface of floor. Do not throw burning cigarette butts or match sticks on floors. To avoid scratches on the surface of floor, do not drag any heavy object or furniture on floor.

• Vinyl chloride polymer  
• Vinyl chloride copolymer

Vinyl flooring material should confirm to IS Number (IS: 3462).This floor material is available in various thicknesses i.e. 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3mm and 4 mm. It is available in shape of tiles or roles having a length from one meter to ten meters.

Adhesive for Vinyl Flooring

Rubber based adhesives are used to fix PVC flooring over concrete, wooden and metal sub base flooring. PVA based adhesives should be used for concrete and wooden sub floors but they are not good for metal base and on damp floors.

How to prepare sub base for vinyl flooring?

Step 1: Prepare hard, dry and damp proof base

Step 2: Lay damp proof base concrete in two layers

How to install vinyl flooring? 

Step 1: Clean sub base of all dust

Step 2: Set the temperature between 20 to 30 degrees centigrade

Step 3:  Use adhesives on sub base for proper fixing

Step 4:  Do installation in dry conditions

Step 5: Check alignment and clean top surface

Note : After installations, do not use flooring at least for 24 hours. Metallic edge strips should be used to protect edges of flooring.

• Versatility
• High durability 
• Low maintenance
• Easy to install and clean 
• No need to hire a professional for installation

Drawback of blended vinyl flooring

It can be cut, scratched, burnt and bent easily.