FAQs
Frequesntly Asked Questions

Vinyl is a specific type of plastic. Vinyl flooring is a product made by layering different materials, including vinyl. The most common type of vinyl floor consists of 4 layers: a felt, fiberglass or vinyl backing; a core layer; a decorative layer with the flooring pattern; and a final “wear layer” on top that protects the flooring from scratches and scuffs.

Vinyl flooring can be installed in any room in the house, including rooms at, above or below grade (ground level). It can also be installed over almost any type of subfloor (concrete or wood) if the subfloor is smooth and level. If the subfloor has imperfections, they may show through the vinyl, therefore floor prep will be needed.

No, as a matter of fact, vinyl is available as sheets, planks, or tiles, presenting a variety of options to express your own personal creativity.

“Resilient flooring” is a term used for flooring that has some elasticity to it. This is the case with vinyl – it is a firm flooring product with a bit of “give.” The terms vinyl and resilient flooring are often used interchangeably. However, it’s important to note that there is some non-vinyl, resilient flooring options, including cork, rubber, and linoleum. If you have questions specific to any resilient flooring product, one of our associates would be happy to help. Give us a call or stop by today.

No, they’re not. While both products are examples of resilient flooring, they are manufactured from completely different materials. While vinyl flooring consists of vinyl, felt and fiberglass, linoleum is made from natural materials such as linseed oil, tree resin, cork dust and wood flour.