Vinyl Tile

What is Vinyl Tile?

Vinyl tile is a composite, layered construction consisting of:

• Protective wear layer: Urethane and other high-performance wear layers make the product easy to clean and resist scratches and scuffs. Enhanced urethane offers the maximum amount of protection and is price above regular urethane. Less expensive vinyl no-wax tile does not have this protective wear layer.
• Protective clear film layer: This film adds durability and helps protects against rips, tears and gouges.
• Printed design layer: On this layer, a rotogravure printing process creates the myriad of designs available in vinyl tile. The visuals range from very realistic interpretations of natural materials to original and unique patterns.
• Vinyl tile backing: This bottom-most layer adds structural strength and durability. Generally the thicker the backing, the more durable the product.
  

Lifestyle/Performance

Durability & Life Expectancy

Vinyl tile should last five to 20 years, depending on the quality of the tile and the level of care it receives. Tile with a urethane or enhanced urethane wear layer is more durable and will last longer than a vinyl no-wax tile. The tile thickness is also a factor – the thicker, the more durable the tile.

Keep In Mind:

An advantage of vinyl tile versus sheet vinyl is that if a tile becomes damaged, it is relatively easy to remove and replace.