Vinyl
is clearly
the most
versatile
flooring
option available.
There are
literally
hundreds
of styles
and colors
to choose
from, and
pricing
options
that make
vinyl workable
for most
any budget.
Vinyl floors
are known
for their
easy care
and cleaning,
and are
generally
wear-resistant,
which makes
them a sensible
choice for
the kitchen
and bath,
or any other
room in
your home.
They're
also resilient.
They "give"
when you
walk on
them, which
creates
a soft,
comfortable
feel underfoot,
and also
reduces
the chances
of plates
and glasses
breaking
when dropped.
Sizes
You can
choose from
sheet vinyl,
which comes
in 6 and
12 foot
roll widths
and in almost
any length,
or from
vinyl tiles,
which depending
upon the
manufacturer,
may be available
in 12, 14,
16 or 18
inch squares.
Materials
There are
two basic
types of
vinyl materials
you should
know about
as well.
The majority
of vinyl
floors literally
have a photographic
image that
is printed
on the material
and protected
by a wear
layer. The
other type
is vinyl
with Inlaid
ColorTM,
which is
an exclusive
to Armstrong.
Vinyl with
Inlaid Color
is built
from the
backing
up, and
involves
the layering
of millions
of vinyl
color granules,
on top of
one another,
through
hand-cut
stencils.
The result
is a handcrafted
look of
extraordinary
depth and
richness
of color.
Durability
Vinyl flooring
varies in
durability.
For exceptional
durability,
there's
Armstrong
ToughGuardTM
floors.
Available
at all price
levels,
ToughGuard
floors are
guaranteed
not to rip,
tear, or
gouge for
the life
of the warranty.
Cleaning
Cleaning,
maintenance
and care
of vinyl
flooring
are very
easy. Industry
innovations,
such as
Armstrong's
exclusive
CleanSweep®
surface,
make floor
cleanup
a breeze.
Just sweep
as needed
and occasionally
mop with
Armstrong
Once 'n
Done®
Floor Cleaner
or an equivalent
no-rinse
floor cleaner.
Vinyl
is available
in three
different
types of
wear layers.
The vinyl
no-wax wear
layer is
easy to
clean and
resists
stains.
Urethane-coated
wear layers
are the
next step
up. They
are easier
to clean
and are
more resistant
to scratching
than ordinary
vinyl no-wax.
The Armstrong
CleanSweep
wear layer
is Armstrong's
highest
performing
wear layer.
The CleanSweep
wear layer
is best
at scuff
and scratch
resistance,
protects
against
staining,
and has
the longest
lasting
shine.
Floors
for the
way you
live!
Armstrong
is a global
leader in
the design
and manufacture
of floors,
ceilings
and cabinets.
Congoleum
Corporation
is the manufacturer
of the Congoleum
brand of
floor coverings,
which includes
a mix of
residential
and commercial
installations.
The company
prides itself
on bringing
resilient
flooring
to various
customers
as a result
of years
of research
& development
and utilizing
advanced
product
technology.
Following
the merger
of Tarkett
with the
flooring
activities
of Sommer-Allibert
in 1997
to form
Tarkett
Sommer,
a pure flooring
company,
Tarkett
is today
one of the
largest
producers
and distributors
of resilient
floorings
worldwide.
You won't
find our
residential
floors anywhere
but the
finest specialty
flooring
stores.
This is
because
specialty
flooring
retailers
carry the
most comprehensive
range of
flooring
options
and because
they offer
professional
installation
which is
essential
to the high
performance
and long
life of
your new
floor.
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