Initially, parquet was considered to be a floor covering made of 100% natural wood. It required constant and very laborious care, which took a lot of time and money. If a natural board did not lend itself to constant processing, its appearance gradually deteriorated, some elements of the floor could rot, sag, etc. That is why nowadays, thanks to innovative technologies, vinyl parquet was invented, which lasts much longer, does not requires such careful care, besides it costs an order of magnitude cheaper.
General characteristics of flooring
This material is based on such an element as homogeneous polyvinyl chloride. Its percentage in this coating is 60-80. The additives that are used in the manufacture of parquet are stabilizers, pigments and plasticizers. Thus, it is natural quartz and vinyl that give this flooring its unique qualities. Immediately, we note that vinyl parquet is characterized by such features as wear resistance, elasticity, moisture resistance, fire safety, resistance to chemicals, etc.
Structure of parquet
Each plank of vinyl parquet is two-layer. The bottom layer is durable vinyl, which is slightly offset to the left in relation to all subsequent top materials. It is in the place of this displacement that the adhesive tape is located, which allows the flooring to be made in a “floating method”, which, in turn, provides a flexible floor structure. The top layer is a surface that completely imitates the structure of a tree. Also, vinyl parquet is always covered with a protective ceramic layer, which makes it both flexible and durable. It is very convenient for the consumer that this flooring is available in all shapes and sizes. A rectangle with parameters of 30 x 21.5 x 0.16-0.32 cm is considered standard, however, if desired, you can find or order a square or even triangular tile.
Material features
Moisture resistance and strength are the main features that vinyl parquet boasts. Reviews of the owners who have installed this decorative material at home tell us that it can be laid not only in rooms, but also in kitchens, and even in bathrooms. The protective top coating ensures complete tightness, so that moisture does not get under the floor. And the relief, imperceptible to the eye, which is formed by ceramic spraying, makes the surface slightly rough. Therefore, according to users, if you stand on such a wet floor in the bathroom, you will never slip or fall. In addition, it is precisely thanks to this thin layer of ceramics thatVinyl parquet is very easy to care for.
Versatility and flexibility
In the truest sense of the word, vinyl parquet is a very flexible material. It fits perfectly on any floor surface, perfectly smooths out minor imperfections and gives the room a complete and well-groomed appearance. The versatility of the material lies in the fact that it can be mounted both in residential apartments, where it will last more than half a century, and in service, commercial premises. The drawing will not be erased for more than forty years, which can be said about the deformation. By the way, if initially your floor is not too flat, then the best solution would be to install such a flexible parquet. Thanks to its technical features, it will hide all the shortcomings.
You need to choose the right brand
The quality of this flooring, like any other material, is determined not only by general data, but also by the manufacturer. The most recommended option is Allure Floor vinyl parquet, which can be purchased at any building hypermarket in the country. It has all the above qualities, in addition, you can choose absolutely any option - both in terms of color and texture, and in terms of shape.
