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"I am so pleased with the job Wayne did yesterday laying vinyl on four different floors in my home. He doesn't waste time or steps, is warm, congenial and his work is pure artistry! I am so very lucky to have had him work for me, and so are you.

It is almost sad that he is so capable working solo, as I think the younger worker could learn so much from him."

- Jane Aanrud
Homeowners

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"...a floor installer 'extraordinaire', He made my vinyl flooring look like porcelain tile with his perfect placement of the tile pattern."

- Cindy Schmitz

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Resilient Flooring
Vinyl that looks like...

Old floor got you down? Looks worn and is hard to clean? Vinyl is a great makeover option. Whatever look you're going for is available in resilient vinyl. This ain't your grandmother's linoleum floor (although that look is available too). Designers love vinyl for its colors and versatility. For example here is a story about an orthodontist in Maryland who took the aquarium theme to the max. Since vinyl is easily cut it was used for a curved pattern in the floor like being at the seashore.

"It is one of the few materials that are durable as well as aesthetic in nature. Vinyl was key in making a theme concept work in a space that has to be easily cleaned and maintained. (see photo)"

- Jane Rohde JSR Associates, Inc. (Design firm)

We're not surprised. Resilient flooring is a great emulator. Vinyl looks like slate, wood, ceramic tile or stone with remarkable depth and realism yet it product and installation can cost much less than other choices. It is sensible, durable, and easy to clean (even easier than vinyls of 10 years ago) and comes with a great warranty.

Why is vinyl called resilient? It "gives" when you walk on it, which creates a soft, comfortable feel underfoot, and also reduces the chances of plates and glasses breaking when dropped.

silly animation - glasses with vinyl lenses and hypnotic swirls

Installation: Do-It-Yourself - Or Maybe Not?
You can save money by tackling the job yourself. If you're not sure about your do-it-yourself skills, it is better to have our professional installers lay the floor for you. Vinyl tile is simple to install with some basic everyday tools you probably already have on hand. If you're fairly handy, consider installing sheet vinyl floors yourself. Be sure to look into Armstrong's Guaranteed Installation Kit.

Widest variety of quality levels and prices of all flooring choices.
Widest variety of styles, patterns, and colors with ultra realistic wood, tile or stone look-alikes.
Vinyl is tough but not indestructible. Dragging heavy appliances across vinyl floors can cause tearing. Dropping heavy objects can cause dents.
Water resistant.
Quiet and comfortable underfoot.
Easy maintenance - Vinyl does not require any elaborate maintenance. Vacuum twice a week, mop twice a month and apply year vinyl dressing twice yearly (schedule it with the time changes in spring and fall).
Resilient flooring does fade over time, especially if in a room with bright sunlight. Life expectancy is 15-30 years but that's less than real stone or wood flooring.
Easy to replace damaged tiles.
Easy to give your floor a new look.
Repairing vinyl sheet requires a patch or an entire sheet be replaced which is why some prefer tile over sheeting. Warranties of higher end products does cover damage repair. Check out Armstrong's ToughGuard warranty for example.
Vinyl sheet - Few seams.
Vinyl tile requires more seams.
Depending on your point of view, having a floor that is not permanent can be a plus or a minus. These floors do have a life expectancy so, maybe it is a negative that unlike hardwood or ceramic you can expect to replace the floor down the line. On the other hand, if you enjoy changing the look of your home once in awhile, it is great that the floor is relatively easy to change to another design. Ceramic flooring is very hard to remove. If you decide to use ceramic looking vinyl, it's much easier to remodel.

For more see Armstrong's flooring comparison chart

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