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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' , 12' and now 13'.2" roll widths and in almost any length, or Luxury vinyl tiles Available in many sizes 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 Color TM, 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 ToughGuard TM 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. |
