Vinyl
Vinyl plank and tile flooring offers a wide range of contemporary designs with easy installation. While appearing to be a simple, straightforward product, there are many variables you should understand before making a purchase.
At the bare minimum, you should be aware that there are many manufacturers in the marketplace offering vinyl at many price points and quality levels so usually get what you pay for.
The amount of traffic a vinyl floor would be able to withstand should be your primary concern. If you buy a low-priced, peel-and-stick vinyl for your entry or kitchen, you're asking for trouble. If you're flooring a small space, why not go with higher quality flooring? The price increase won't be significant.
In general, you can put higher quality vinyl anywhere, but be very careful where you install lower-quality materials.
One note before you get started: vinyl is not the same as linoleum. Linoleum is an all-natural flooring material that was around decades before vinyl flooring appeared.
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