Though they weren’t widely used until after World War Two, vinyl chip composite floor tiles were first introduced to the public at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. When picturing those old vinyl tiles, you probably picture an old-style, speckled tile which, in reality, contained as much as 70% asbestos and significantly less vinyl than today’s vinyl floors. Vinyl flooring has come a long way since then. And in 2018, Vinyl flooring is making a popularity comeback.
Why is Vinyl so popular?
- Affordability – significantly less expensive than high-end flooring options
- Durability – holds up well in busy, high-traffic areas
- Stress-free maintenance – never needs waxing or re-coating
- Comfortable – hard yet flexible surface that feels good to walk or stand on
- Easy to clean – can be kept looking beautiful by simply sweeping regularly and mopping as needed
Modern advances have enhanced the reputation of Vinyl flooring.
Probably some of the most compelling reasons behind the resurgence in the popularity of vinyl floors are the recent technological advances which have changed how vinyl flooring products are created and installed.
V-8 High-Performance Floors has been on the cutting edge when it comes to these advances. Their Hybrid XT floor coating combines all the popular aspects of vinyl flooring with a resinous, solid surface floor coating to create one of the most durable and versatile floors on the market.
Because it is seam-free, their Hybrid XT flooring is 100% Waterproof – completely impervious to water penetration or damage due to moisture or humidity from above. Releasing no VOCs during installation or over time and UV resistant, it is significantly more environmentally friendly than the older vinyl flooring products.
And they’re aesthetically attractive too!
The hundreds of colors, color combinations, and styles available when it comes to V-8’s Hybrid XT flooring are another reason – or because there are so many beautiful options, maybe we should say another several hundred reasons for the increase in popularity. And unlike the old sheet vinyl floors, a popular design choice with a V-8 High-Performance Floors full-chip vinyl floor coating system is the incorporation of patterns, borders, and stripes for a custom look.
In addition to using full vinyl chips in the colors of your choice, this solid-surface resinous flooring can be installed to resemble visually stunning, higher-end flooring without the high-end price tags. By incorporating mica chip or platinum pigment rather than vinyl chip, an antique marble, stone look, or metallic shimmer can be achieved. Finally, with V-8’s Hybrid XT flooring, every floor is a custom floor.
Vinyl floors have come a long way! Before you make a final flooring decision, shouldn’t you see where it’s going next? For the latest in beautiful vinyl flooring, contact a flooring expert at V-8 High-Performance Floors.
