Resilient Flooring Types and Sizes

Sheet Flooring — sheets come in a variety of widths. Sheets provide a more homogeneous flooring appearance and can be butt-laid or welded to avoid penetration of liquids.

Tile Flooring — tiles come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Tiles tend to be easier to move and install, due to their size; however, they are prone to moisture getting under the floor because of the number of joints.

Resilient Flooring Materials

Vinyl — a durable and stain resistant synthetic flooring. Vinyl flooring is manufactured in sheet and tile goods. Vinyl floors are often used because they can be manufactured to look like just about any natural surface including ceramic tile and stone. Vinyl has some staining issues and requires continuous buffing/finishing to maintain its shine and prevent yellowing. Recently, vinyl has been criticized because it is not considered an environmentally friendly product. Vinyl chloride is released from the product during manufacturing and after installation.

Rubber — a durable and stain resistant natural flooring. Rubber flooring is becoming the standard flooring used in commercial and institutional environments because it maintains its appearance without having to be resealed regularly. Natural rubber products are rapidly renewable. In addition, rubber flooring can be made from recycled rubber. Rubber provides a color-through product. Although rubber floors are usually tile, sheet products are becoming more available.