Introduction to Stone Vinyl Flooring
Polyflor’s range of stone inspired vinyl flooring provides you with the look of real stone without making the space look or feel cold. Whether you are interested in a travertine, marble, concrete or granite floor we have a solution for you. If you need long-lasting, low maintenance stone look vinyl flooring, choose Polyflor’s range of stone look vinyl.
Advantages of Stone Vinyl Flooring
Stone vinyl is designed to replicate the intricate natural textures found in natural stone. Printing these textures on the vinyl means you have access to a number of realistic patterns, colours and textures making your design opportunities vast, allowing you to tailor your space with the right stone look to fit your design needs. Durability is large consideration with any vinyl but in the context of stone look, it provides areas of durability you may not necessarily get with traditional tile flooring. It is highly resistant to scratches, dents, and stains, making it suitable for high-traffic areas in both a residential and commercial setting. The durability ensures that our stone look vinyl holds up in terms of its performance and look. Stone vinyl flooring offers great versatility in regard to installation. Tiles can be laid in various patterns, such as staggered or herringbone.
Ideal Applications for Stone Vinyl Flooring
Stone vinyl flooring has great use cases in both residential and commercial settings. Many consider the kitchen the heart of the home and Polyflor’s stone look vinyl is an excellent choice in order to rejuvenate your kitchen as well as take advantage of its ability to handle spills, stains, and high foot traffic while offering as stylish and realistic appearance. Similarly, bathrooms benefit from the slip resistance as they are often prone to spillages. There are many industries in a commercial setting where stone vinyl flooring is ideal. Retail stores can utilise stone vinyl in order to achieve a high-end look without the high-end cost. Office and workspaces are a great setting for stone vinyl as they can be utilised in work kitchens and kitchenettes creating professional and stylish environments. The features of stone vinyl also lend itself to the needs of the hospitality industry. It can provide a luxurious appearance that enhances guest experience in lobbies, corridors, and dining areas. Stone vinyl is not limited to these industries, its possibilities also lie within healthcare facilities where a hygienic surface is essential and easy to maintain and educational institutions where accommodation for high foot traffic is imperative.
Installation and Maintenance of Stone Vinyl Flooring
By following the simple steps, based on the Australian Standard 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. For more information and video instructions on best practices for flooring installations head over to our
How to? Flooring Installation blog.
Ease of maintenance is also an important consideration that consumers look at when purchasing flooring. Keeping stone look vinyl flooring clean is a simple and time efficient process. It only requires a regular sweep to clear dust and dirt. The use of Pureflor cleaning products mean that your cleaning routine can becomes streamlined and simplified ensuring that you don’t 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.
Design Advice for Stone Vinyl Flooring
Stone vinyl flooring comes in a wide range of colours, patterns, and styles to suit different interior design preferences. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of marble, the rustic charm of slate or the earthier tones of travertine. Polyflor has options to complement any décor style.
Across the variety of use cases of Polyflor stone in the multiplicity of design styles there are some general design rules that should be considered to ensure optimal results. For open spaces use large format stone vinyl tiles to enhance the spaciousness. For small areas consider small tiles to create and intimate but not crowded space. If you looking to accentuate a space, contrasting tiles patterns can create visual interest.