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t is without a doubt that both housebuilders and developers are feeling the pressures of not only constructing homes to satisfy building stock demands, but also the competition to attract buyers. Within this is the need for housebuilders to build to a high standard, while taking into account practicality, longevity, safety and design. As such, it is vital that careful consideration is given to all building materials to ensure that they fit the practicalities of every day life. This is especially true of those products that can potentially be subject to heavy use, such as floor coverings.
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Having a real wooden, stone or ceramic floor can bring a natural beauty and timeless appeal to family living spaces. However, depending on the desired application and use, installing a natural floor might not always be the best or most cost-effective option. Modern vinyl floor coverings provide a perfect alternative, offering convincing, authentic visuals with excellent practical performance. State of the art manufacturing processes deliver high-tech wear layers and finishes to floor coverings, to ensure products retain their ‘as-new’ appearance, even after years of intensive use. Other elements such as consistent and dimensionally stable construction, colour fastness and unique embossing can also make a vinyl collection stand out from the crowd.
Housebuilders have a duty of care, and as such, products that incorporate safety features are essential. Factory applied finishes, designed to ensure that the level of grip is not significantly reduced by spills or splashes of water or any other liquid, result in a floor that is more practical and safe to walk on. In addition, the ability to provide protection against scuff and scratch marks, as well as ensuring easy cleaning, results in the best natural surface finish.
Aside from the practical benefits of vinyl floor coverings, their outstanding aesthetics are also a driving factor in their specification, providing impressive visuals with a unique identity and
MODERN VINYL FLOOR COVERINGS PROVIDE A PERFECT ALTERNATIVE WHEN INSTALLING A NATURAL FLOOR ISN’T THE BEST OR MOST COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION
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THE VINYL FRONTIER
Jason Pethard of Forbo Flooring Systems discusses the rise of vinyl specifications and the benefits of partnering with a reputable flooring manufacturer.
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