How to install PVC flooring at your apartment?-1

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is the third-largest thermoplastic material used by volume in the world. It is also one of the most renewable plastic and is found in various forms and several rigid as well as flexible applications in everyday life.

One such application is PVC flooring, a.k.a. vinyl flooring, an excellent option for flooring for those who want to give an elegant look to their apartment. PVC is durable, water-resistant, flexible to accommodate and insulating, easy to install, available in various styles, colors and designs, and cost-effective. It is easy to clean and maintain, this makes it a popular choice for hospitals, care homes, kitchens, bathrooms, and so on. It lasts for years without requiring much maintenance. Hence, people prefer to have PVC flooring at their apartments. There are two types of PVC flooring, flexible (sheet and carpet) and rigid (tile and plank). The average cost for installation varies depending on the form; the average range is $1.50 (sheet vinyl) to $6 or more (LVP and LVT) per square foot. PVC flooring conforms to the IS 3462:1986 standard, when tested by the methods given in IS 1464:1986 shall conform to the requirements.

Here we’ll discuss the things to do while installing PVC flooring.