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The Versatility of Concrete Vinyl Flooring

The concrete look is becoming increasingly popular and it’s easy to see why. It offers a clean as well as rustic appearance that is versatile in that they complement almost any room decoration. It offers a remarkable blend of durability, aesthetics, and versatility, making it a popular choice for both residential and commercial spaces. Polyflor has a variety of concrete vinyl finishes, ranging from various industry style concrete with brushed designs to more smooth shades. The versatility allows home and business owners to choose a finish that complements the overall aesthetic of their space. Unlike traditional concrete, which is limited in its colour variations, whereas concrete vinyl has a spectrum of colours from classic grey tones to warmer and earthier hues with the inclusion of more bold industrial inspired shades. The technology of vinyl allows us to replicate the intricate patterns and effect found in real concrete. This includes subtle variations in tone, veining and even the appearance of embedded aggregate, creating realistic and visually stunning flooring.

Benefits of Choosing Concrete Vinyl Flooring

Concrete vinyl flooring offers several benefits that make a fantastic choice in both a residential and commercial settings. One of the most desirable features is it's durability. Unlike real concrete, vinyl is more resistant to chips, scratches, dents and stains. Features such as these make up the overall durability of concrete vinyl flooring making it highly suitable for areas such as hallways, kitchens and living rooms. It's durability ensures that your flooring maintains it's appearance and performance.

Not only does concrete vinyl have fantastic durability in terms of its performance and appearance but it's cost-effective nature means that the barrier to entry for stunning bespoke flooring has just been lowered. Compared to traditional concrete, luxury vinyl is a much more viable option for home and business owners looking for the concrete look. Designers also love concrete luxury vinyl as they can achieve the same look at lower cost and quicker turnaround. At the end of the day when you consider the labour it takes to prep the surface, lay the concrete, staining and/or polishing, concrete vinyl can become the more affordable option whilst maintaining the same desired look.

Ease of maintenance is also an important consideration that consumers look at when purchasing flooring. Keeping concrete look vinyl flooring clean is a simple and time efficient process. It only requires a regular sweep to clear dust and dirt. Due to the colouration of most concrete look vinyl the appearance of dust becomes less apparent, so should you choose, you could be less liberal with your cleaning regiment. However, with Pureflor cleaning products your cleaning routine can becomes streamlined and simplified meaning that you don’t even need to constantly clean. The Pureflor Hard Surface Cleaner’s multi-enzyme formula breaks down dirt and odours with no corrosive or harmful chemicals. The enzymes remain active up to 72 hours applications meaning your flooring continue to work for you long after you have put in the work to clean.

There are a number of other factors that make concrete look vinyl and exceptional choice in comparison to traditional concrete. Namely its versatility in its design with the vast colours and combinations, comfort and sound insulation allowing you to reduce noise levels in heavy foot traffic areas, water resistance in areas prone to spills.

deal Applications for Concrete Vinyl Flooring

There are a number of areas within a residential setting where concrete looks stunning including living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, basements entryways and laundries. In a commercial setting, retail stores, offices, healthcare facilities, hospitality, educational institutions. Concrete vinyl flooring is a versatile flooring solution in that it has both residential applications. With its durability, ease of maintenance, aesthetic appeal all important considerations the real point of interest lies in its innate ability to replicate the intrinsic detailing of traditional concrete paired with its affordability.

Installation and Maintenance Tips for Concrete Vinyl

By following these simple steps, based on Australian Standards AS1884 Floor Coverings - Resilient sheet and tiles, you will create the best possible environment for a successful installation of your new flooring products. This will increase the performance of these products and give you peace of mind for many years to come. See our flooring Installation blog for videos on best practices. The Polyflor PUR range of products incorporate a polyurethane reinforcement, which protects the floorcovering by resisting soiling and scuffing. Combined with the superior closed surface finish, this enhanced protection allows the use of a polish-free maintenance regime. This protection ensures that the intensity of the maintenance and overall cleaning costs are significantly reduced. The following maintenance instructions are designed to maximise the benefits of the PUR, resulting in lower maintenance costs, without compromising the long-term appearance of your floorcovering. Daily maintenance can include the removal of dust and loose dirt by mopping sweeping or vacuuming. If required, spot mop to remove stubborn marks, with a neutral cleanser. For weekly undertake the following as required: Light scuffing - dry buff with a 1000 rpm plus rotary machine fitted with a suitable clean pad. Heavier scuffing – spray clean using a floor maintainer and 1000 rpm plus rotary machine fitted with a suitable clean pad. Periodically if the floor has dirt build–up, machine scrub with a scrubber dryer (approx. 165 rpm) fitted with a suitable clean pad, using a neutral or alkaline cleanser. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry, dry buff to restore finish.

How to Choose Concrete Vinyl Flooring

There are a few considerations when choosing a concrete look vinyl. Colour and patterns are extremely important with regard to overall design and aesthetic appeal. Polyflor’s concrete look vinyl comes in various shades, replicating the look of real concrete that has been poured. Consider the overall colour scheme of your space and whether your space calls for a natural or more tinted looking option. There are also different textures and pattern options in terms of whether you desire subtle veining or speckling. You can go for realism and natural variation or alliteratively go for a more uniform look.

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