"Flexible flooring gives you the power to create a custom design."The category of flexible flooring is dominated by rubber and vinyl products, though cork is making inroads into the market. These are products that are firm but also have a resilient nature. Here’s a look at a few of the options:
Linoleum and Vinyl Linoleum and sheet vinyl products have been around for a long time. They have advanced in quality during the past decades and are available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Different colors can even be coordinated to create interesting, inlaid floor patterns if you so choose. Basic vinyl flooring tends to be less expensive than other flooring options; it is easy to clean and is moisture resistant - a good option for kitchens and bathrooms. It’s available in both sheet and tile form. There are also various options of luxury vinyl flooring that mimic real wood and stone in appearance - a far cry from the products of just a few generations ago. Rubber Rubber flooring is typically longer wearing than vinyl flooring and supplies greater sound suppression as you walk across it. Featuring natural anti-slip properties, rubber is a great choice when mobility safety is a top priority. Virgin rubber can be safely harvested from trees without destroying them. This fact alone makes rubber flooring a sustainable and more eco-friendly option to consider than some others. Rubber flooring is usually available in tile form which can be customized for a unique floor design in a wide variety of colors – the perfect consideration for a contemporary home environment. Cork Another earth-friendly alternative is cork which is harvested from trees. The harvesting method can be done in way that allows the tree to live and produce more over time. Cork has natural sound absorbing qualities and its resilient nature makes it easier on the feet in areas where standing for long periods is necessary. Cork flooring is commonly sold in tile form but is available in sheet version as well. An important aspect of cork flooring preparation is the application of a sealant (preferably an eco-friendly one). Often this is done by the manufacturer before you purchase it. This helps to prevent the abrasion and scuffing that can occur when you track small pebbles into your house and over time grind them into the flooring. The sealant also helps to keep out moisture since the natural properties of cork tend to absorb water. Cork can be easily cut which makes creating a custom flooring design with different colors or patterns much easier. It's one of the many great options available in the category of flexible flooring today.
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