Water Resistant Flooring
The following is a brief overview of water resistant flooring, flooring with appreciable characteristics in terms of durability and resistance.
Waterproof flooring means that water or moisture cannot penetrate the flooring material and soak into the core of the floor. This type of flooring is already made of a completely waterproof material. This means that no matter how long water stays on top of your floor. The floor will never get soaked and will not be damaged by moisture.
On the other hand, water-resistant flooring, as the name implies, will resist stains and spills that clean up quickly. But, if left too long on water-resistant flooring, the liquid can eventually break through that barrier and cause damage. So as we said earlier we must be vigilant at all times about our floors.
Water or moisture, or any type of liquid, can seep into the cracks between the boards of some waterproof floors or between a board and the wall of the room. This type of leakage can damage your floor and the subfloor below it. Even with the best waterproof flooring, if you are the victim of a major flood, you will probably suffer severe damage.
In this case you can remove the waterproof flooring you have and address any damage to your subfloor. Then, you can reuse your existing waterproof flooring, whether it is waterproof vinyl, tile or hardwood.
Waterproof flooring is a great idea for any room in your home where there may be frequent spills, so kitchens and bathrooms are the most recommended places to use it.
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for bathrooms where water spills happen all the time. This happens regularly at bath time.
In areas of the house where there may not be as many spills, waterproof flooring can be useful. Having this type of flooring in your living room is a great relief if you have children, pets or just love to have a glass of wine. Spilling that glass of wine is no longer the biggest problem using waterproof flooring.
Also, a spilled glass of milk in your lovely dining room or a pet accident is no longer the big headache it used to be. All this by having moisture resistant flooring.
Once you make the decision about our waterproof flooring and have thought about the different needs for your home’s design and your family’s lifestyle, purchasing it becomes much easier.
Of course, if you need a little help. Our professionals are highly trained and will be happy to give you some advice on this type of flooring. Don’t hesitate to call us today so we can guide you in the right direction, no matter what questions you may have about your potential purchase.