| Consideration | Vinyl Tiles | Vinyl Sheet |
Appearance |
Large variety of patterns and colors including hardwood, tile and mosaics Overall appearance is very relevant to the quality of the tiles. Tiles allow for mix and match to create unique floor patterns |
Large variety of patterns and colors including hardwood, tile and mosaics |
Typical Warranties |
Better quality tiles - lifetime on manufacturer's defects and wear through Rips, tears, gouges and stains, 5 to 20 years |
Better quality lifetime on manufacturer's defects and wear through
Rips, tears, gouges and stains, 5 to 20 years
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Life Expectancy |
5 to 15 years - dependent on quality of tile
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10 to 20 years
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Child Friendly |
Very child friendly
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Very child friendly
Liquid spills can damage surface and cause boards rot
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Pet Friendly |
Very pet friendly
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Very pet friendly
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Care & Maintenance |
Sweep & mop using manufacturer's recommended cleaners
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Sweep & mop using manufacturer's recommended cleaners
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Installation |
Adhesive
Glueless Tile: Adhesive tabs or spray adhesive Peel ‘n Stick Tile: Full-spread Tile: Adhesive needed All styles install over smooth, flat, dry sub-floor, including concrete Full-spread vinyl tile cannot be installed over resilient flooring |
Adhesive
Felt: Full-spread or perimeter adhesive Fiberglass: Loose - lay, modified loose - lay or full-spread Both products can be installed over concrete, hardwood, plywood, or existing floor (except carpet) |
Grade Levels |
Below grade
On grade
Above grade
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Below grade
On grade
Above grade
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Room Installation |
All rooms with following exceptions:
Full bathrooms - not recommended - adhesive is water soluble
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All rooms no exceptions.
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Budgeting |
Material cost $0.50/sq. ft. to $4/sq. ft.
Installation cost (contractor):
$0.75/sq. ft. to $4/sq. ft. |
Material cost $0.50/sq. ft. to $5/sq. ft. - dependent on quality of material and finish
Installation cost (contractor):
$0.75/sq. ft. to $4/sq. ft. |
DIY Complexity - Scale 1 to 5 with 1 being the easiest. |
Glueless: Adhesive tabs - 1
Glueless: Spray adhesive - 2
Peel ‘n Stick: Self Adhesive, no glue needed - 1
Full-spread adhesive - 3
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Felt: Full-spread or perimeter adhesive - 4
Fiberglass: Full-spread - 4
Fiberglass: Loose-lay or modified loose-lay - 3
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Additional information on flooring materials
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