What is Vinyl?

Vinyl is a synthetic plastic made from ethylene (found in crude oil) and chlorine (found in regular salt). When processed, both the substances are combined to form Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin, or as it is commonly known as – Vinyl.


Why Vinyl Flooring?
  1. It is easy to maintain, repair and clean.
  2. It is cost effective compared to most types of flooring and is an inexpensive substitute to wood, granite & marble tiles.
  3. Because of its rubber composition and texture, it is very comfortable to walk on.
  4. It is resistant to moisture and humidity (an important consideration in Singapore's climate).
  5. It is a very strong and durable plastic material, ideal for heavy usage (retail spaces, often walked corridors).
  6. Vinyl flooring is environmentally friendly and can be recycled. 57% of vinyl is made from common salt, which is a renewable natural substance, making the product friendly to nature.


Vinyl Wooden Plank

Vinyl wooden plank comes with textured finishings (such as groove lines) that help to enhance the feel of the natural wood. The laying of vinyl wooden plank helps to enhance a sense of cozy ambiance. Its benefits include:

  1. It is fast to install and can be installed over existing tiles.
  2. Easy cleaning by mopping.
  3. Very durable.
  4. Has the look and feel of real wood at a fraction of the price.
  5. Slip resistant
  6. Inexpensive substitute to granites, parquet, marble.
  7. Comfortable to walk on.


Flooring Comparison

Floor Types Pros Cons
Carpet Soft, Quiet and Warm Underfoot, easy to replace. Can stain, musky smell if not shampooed, cheap carpets flattens easily.
Stone / Ceramic Tiles Very durable, timeless and classic design. Difficult to repair, higher cost, cold to feet.
Parquet Wear resistant, long lasting, surface can be repaired. Vulnerable to moisture, can shrink/expand due to climate creating gaps, difficult to replace.
Laminated Wood Durable, easy maintenance resembles natural wood. Surface cannot be sand and refinish, sound of walking can be loud and hollow, difficult to replace.
Vinyl Sheet / Tiles / Plank Durable, wear resistant, comfortable to walk on, easy maintenance, less expensive than most flooring choices, easy to replace. Color can fade if exposed to too much sunlight, imprints may suface if subfloor is uneven. Vinyl Sheet wastage can be high due to the dimension of the sheet.
Click Vinyl Plank Durable, wear resistant, water resistant, can be layed over most cement screed without need of self leveling. Difficult to replace, color can fade if exposed to too much sunlight.


How to Choose the Right Vinyl Sheet Flooring?

Properties Specjal 43 S
Vinyl Sheet		 Rekord 42
Vinyl Sheet		 Centra 43
Vinyl Sheet
Composition Homogeneous Heterogeneous Homogeneous
Warranty 5 years 10 years 10 years
Wear Layer 2mm 0.8mm 2mm
Total Thickness 2mm 2mm 2mm
Marine Certification Yes No No
Width per Roll 2m 2m 2m
Length per Roll 20m 20m 20m
Anti-Static < 2KV < 2KV < 2KV
Conductive NIL NIL < 1e9 Ohms
Fire Resistance Bfl-s1 Bfl-s1 Bfl-s1
Slip Resistance Class DS Class DS R11 / Class DS
Anti-Bacterial Yes Yes Yes


Area Conversion

Square feet (ft²) to Square meter (m²) = /10.764
Square meter (m²) to Square feet (ft²) = x 10.764

1 Square feet (ft²) = 0.093 m²
1 Square meter (m²) = 10.764 ft²

Feet (ft) to Meter (m) = /3.281

Meter (m) to Feet (ft) = x 3.281

1 feet (ft) = 0.3048 m
1 meter (m) = 3.281 ft