Heterogeneous Vs. Homogeneous Vinyl Floorings

In these recent years, vinyl floorings have become quite popular. Vinyl tiles or sheets are being used across the globe in homes, industries, schools and even for sports and bus floorings. So, what makes vinyl flooring so popular?

Cost-effectiveness- the low cost of raw materials and manufacturing lets vinyl flooring take the lead in the cost department.  This type of material can be mixed, matched with other substances to create the desirable flooring. Vinyl flooring sheets and tiles are available in different colors, textures and patterns to suit different decor needs.

Let us first understand the basics of vinyl flooring. Vinyl or PVC is actually polyvinyl chloride, a synthetic material that was found in the late 1800s. Since then, PVC has been used in various applications and one of them is floorings. PVC floorings are available in tile and plank forms.

Vinyl floorings are mainly classified as heterogeneous and homogeneous.

Heterogeneous vinyl floorings are more vibrant. Their application is far more varied than homogeneous vinyl flooring. Heterogeneous vinyl is made up of various layers and at times, consists of a foam layer to give it flexibility. This type of flooring can be manufactured in various patterns and textures due to its multiple layers. These patterns can be placed in various combinations to create grand designs. Heterogeneous flooring is used in wood and stone texture at homes to get the feel of the natural material.

Homogeneous vinyl is made of a single layer. This gives the flooring the rigidity and toughness. Hence, it can be used in places that experience heavy foot traffic. These floorings are mainly available in solid colors. The single layer of these floorings gives them vibrancy and depth in color. Some companies also allow you to customize the color as per your requirements.

Why use vinyl for industrial flooring?

Picture an industrial or factory area- You will think of heavy machinery, high storage spaces with materials stacked over, a work floor mostly aged with the heavy beating it has taken over the years due to the weight over it and spills of various chemicals or oils.

The reason for making you picture all of this is to bring to your notice the flooring of the industrial area. There are various functional demands from an industrial floor. These demands require the flooring to be tough, anti-static, anti-slip, easy to maintain and most importantly durability.

One type of flooring that provides all of this is polyvinyl chloride flooring. It is commonly known as either PVC or simply vinyl flooring. These days Vinyl Flooring are available in various colors, patterns and textures. Vinyl flooring mainly comes in two forms – planks or tiles. The tiles or planks are held together by an adhesive. Application of vinyl flooring is very easy and quick.

Vinyl flooring is resistant to static and is a poor conductor for electricity. So, it does not affect machine readings and most importantly provides a safe environment for working. Vinyl flooring does not absorb any type of liquid and can resist a lot of chemicals. Also, these flooring’s form a seamless layer and do not let any liquid or particles reach the surface below. The shop floor of any industry is expected to have Anti Slip Flooring and vinyl provides exactly that. These are the main reasons why vinyl flooring’s are perfectly suited as industrial flooring.

There are other factors too that make vinyl flooring suited for industries. They are low maintenance and easy to replace. If a particular vinyl tile or plank is damaged you can easily change it. Vinyl flooring is the easiest to clean even if there are chemical or oil spills. Most important benefit of vinyl is that it is a very durable material.