Commercial sheet vinyl

Homogeneous or heterogeneous: an important distinction

Homogeneous vinyl has a consistent type of material construction through its thickness. Heterogeneous vinyl is built from different layers, including a decorative layer and wearing surface. Both serve commercial projects, with different possibilities for design, use and maintenance.

Tarkett iQ Granit and Acczent Excellence Compact+ are examples of these two categories; suitable collections from other manufacturers are considered too. Collections provide a starting point for comparison; the final decision always concerns an exact product reference with its supporting technical documentation.

Start with everyday use

What will move across the floor? A corridor carrying trolleys has different demands from a meeting room. Castor chairs, dirt at entrances, movable furniture and available cleaning time also help define an appropriate specification.

In schools, a restrained design can connect classrooms and circulation areas. In healthcare, required cleaning procedures and junction details matter alongside traffic. An office might benefit from a wood or mineral design, while another space needs a simple colour arrangement.

Seams, skirtings and transitions matter

Sheet vinyl creates a different joint pattern from tiles or planks. We plan sheet layout around room dimensions, circulation routes and the selected collection. The appropriate seam and edge details are included wherever the system and application require them.

A coved skirting or welded seam is a construction detail, not a general guarantee that a room is waterproof or clinically suitable. For specialist spaces, the complete package must be assessed against the specification and client requirements.

Compare acoustics and maintenance carefully

An acoustic construction may be relevant, but it must be considered alongside loads from furniture and wheeled equipment. Impact sound between floors and sound within a room are also different questions. Technical data for the actual product guides a meaningful comparison.

Maintenance varies with the product and surface treatment. We therefore identify the applicable instructions and the team responsible for daily cleaning before installation. Protecting the floor during subsequent building work belongs in the programme too.

A complete supply and installation plan

We assess the subfloor and discuss removal, levelling, junctions and handover. If the building remains occupied, we consider a workable sequence of phases.

Cost depends on more than total area: room layout, substrate condition, details and access all matter. Send drawings and room descriptions for a focused proposal. Site advice is available by appointment.

• Function and traffic in each room
• Floor construction and technical requirements
• Preparation, installation and maintenance