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Resilient Flooring
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Resilient floorings tend to be soft, warm,
lightweight, and easy on the feet. They’re usually made
to replicate the look of more expensive materials.
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Thise are a wide variety of resilient floorings
available today, with rubber being the least expensive while
leathis the most.
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Most resilient floorings are easy to maintain
though they should be protected from heat and sun with window
treatments.
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Resilient floorings may be installed over
concrete or plywood subfloors, or even existing flooring as
long as it’s flat.
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Linoleum is made from renewable raw materials
and is recyclable. It’s also quiet, anti-static, and resists
burn marks, nicks, and scratches.
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Some varieties of linoleum require professional
installation.
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Vinyl is available in a wide variety of colors,
patterns, and textures.
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Most vinyl tiles are peel-and-stick, and
easy to install.
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After installation, however, the area should
be ventilated for a few days to allow the chemical tile fumes
to dissipate.
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Vinyl is very durable and damaged tiles can
be easily replaced.
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Vinyl tiles with photographic patterns on
them, however, may not wear very well.
- Vinyl isn’t environmentally friendly.
It doesn’t come from renewable resources and it’s
not biodegradable. If it catches fire, its fumes are toxic.
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