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Resilient Looks | 
| There has definitely been a shift toward more and more contemporary
looks. Textures range from severe to smooth, while
geometries are simple, staggered squares, large rectangular and random widths that are similar to wood geometries. There are also many complex mosaic tiles with interesting shapes, not forgetting flooring standard diagonal pavers and modular layout that seem to remain popular this year. |
| | Q. What is the difference between Resilient and Vinyl flooring?
A. Resilient and Vinyl flooring are the same, they are different terms used to describe the same type of flooring. The Resilient flooring category includes any
materials with a relatively firm surface, yet characteristically have "give" and "bounce back" to their original surface profile from the weight of objects that compress its surface. It has long been the most popular hard surface flooring in the United States.
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| Resilient Installation Methods | | There are three installation methods: loose laid, full spread and perimeter installation. Loose laid is when the vinyl is fit just slightly short of all vertical surfaces (approximately 1.16" away) so that it lies completely flat with no fullness or "pinch" points. Full spread is when adhesive is applied to the entire piece of flooring. Perimeter installation is when adhesive is applied to the edges of the flooring. All methods will result in a satisfactory flooring installation.
The preferred method for your installation will be determined by the existing conditions of the area and can best be determined by the installer or your flooring consultant.
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| | There's No More Versatile Flooring in the World
Resilient. It's the new Vinyl. Variety, performance, easy maintenance, affordable. Of all hard-surface floors, Resilient offers the greatest variety of choices - from natural stone to carved tiles, from realistic wood grain to dynamic geometrics.
It's still the preferred flooring wherever moisture is present, Resilient looks beautiful in any room. No other flooring is easier to maintain. |
Advantages of Resilient Flooring
· Easy to maintain - just mop
· Very durable even in high traffic areas
· Fits all budgets with a wide range of prices; least expensive of all flooring options
· Water-friendly - great for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements and other high-moisture areas · Comfortable underfoot. Easy to stand on for long periods.
· More than 80% of VCT raw material is Limestone, a clean, non-polluting and benign fiber |
The weak market's most popular flooring option 
Why is resilient making a comeback in a down market?
Most executives will cite recent polls and studies, not to mention a simple observation of which types of products consumers are purchasing. The answer is simple: People have turned to buying things that combine high value-performance, maintenance-and low cost, two of the category's strongest features.
Dean Thompson, president of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), noted "VCT (vinyl composition tile) and other vinyl floors offer long term durability at a low cost, providing a better value compared to higher end flooring products."
Along with performance, the category never stopped innovating during the time it was losing market share. Mills are now able to manufacture products that not only have great durability or life cycle stories, but looks and textures that rival all types of natural wood, tile and stone.
 "From a styling/design standpoint," Thompson explained, "there have been some impressive advancements in resilient, in particular LVT. Mills have created high-end styles that simulate the appearance of wood, stone, metal, etc., that are flexible to install and fun to use. These fashionable floors combine the best of design and technology in one product."
The result, he added, are "Products that look great, last a long time and are easy on the budget - a perfect match for what consumers are looking for in today's economy." |
A Green Alternative for Resilient Flooring
Mannington Mills has recently begun incorporating recycled content into all their residential resilient sheet (vinyl) flooring. This makes them the first, and only, company to offer sheet vinyl with recycled content, improving the nature of the product so that it's more environmentally responsible, as well as beautiful and durable.
Manufactured using an innovative process that, in part, uses leftover magazines for its recycled content, the product will divert over 300 tons of landfill waste per year. In addition, the inks used in its production are ultra-low VOC and the product is made right here in the United States - which means more domestic jobs, and less need for long distance product transportation.
It's also important to note that Mannington resilient is FloorScore certified, complying to strict indoor air quality standards; and contributes to credits for green building systems, like LEED.
Mannington resilient comes in patterns that have an uncanny resemblance to real slate, stone and wood. There are dozens of award-winning patterns to choose from in every look from classic to contemporary. And at about $3.00 or less per square foot, the value can't be beat.  |
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