At Pacific Vinyl Floors, we believe that the perfect floor is not only a design that delights at first sight, but above all, durability that stands the test of time. Every day we receive questions from you about the installation, care and technical aspects of using our panels.
Today we have collected the four most common issues to help you enjoy the beauty of vinyl for many years. Here’s what you need to know when planning the interior of your dreams.
This is one of the key questions in modern projects. Pacific Vinyl Floors panels are characterized by high stability, but the physics of materials has its requirements.
Maximum area: Our floors can be installed without additional expansion joints on surfaces up to 200 $m^2$, provided that none of the dimensions exceeds 20 meters.
When to use thresholds? We recommend expansion joints in door thresholds, especially when there is a large temperature difference between rooms (e.g. a very sunny living room next to a cool corridor) or when underfloor heating is only in one of the rooms.
Heavy construction: Remember that in the case of elements such as kitchen islands or built-in wardrobes, the wall expansion joint should be min. 5 mm (or 8 mm for underfloor heating). The floor must “work” under furniture that is permanently attached to the wall.
Definitely yes, but the devil is in the technical details that guarantee the safety of the installation.
Heating: The maximum substrate temperature must not exceed 27°C. Dynamics is very important: the temperature should not increase faster than 5°C per 10 minutes.
Cooling: Our floors are perfect for underfloor cooling systems (thermal resistance below 0,15 $m^2 K/W$). However, condensation sensors are necessary to turn off the system when moisture appears.
Important warning: Panels must not be placed directly on heating foils (including infrared). The heating system must always be embedded in the mass (screed).
Regularity is the key word. The frequency of cleaning should be adjusted to the amount of traffic in your home.
Prevention above all: The best way to extend the life of panels is… a good doormat. Placing it at the entrance limits the introduction of sand and mud, which act like sandpaper on the floor.
Care rules: Use gentle products dedicated to vinyl. Avoid contact of the floor with rubber, latex and hot objects (cigarettes, matches), which may cause permanent discoloration.
Pacific Vinyl Floors are extremely resistant, but point pressure requires the right approach.
Mobile furniture: In the case of office chairs, it is necessary to use soft W-type wheels or special protective mats.
Heavy items: If you are planning to refurbish, do not under any circumstances move heavy wardrobes or sofas directly on the floor. Furniture should be lifted.
Pads: The legs of all furniture should be equipped with protective pads with a large contact surface with the ground. This distributes the weight and minimizes the risk of dents.
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