What is the difference between flexible and rigid vinyl flooring?
Flexible vinyl floors are first-generation vinyl floors. They are also known as LVT floors. When compared to this generation, the rigid vinyl floors from Floorify have a number of practical benefits, but the most important is that Floorify rigid vinyl floors do not contain harmful plasticisers.
Practical differences:
Conclusion
| flexible vinyl floors | Floorify |
|---|---|
| Contains plasticisers | Contains no plasticisers |
| Surface must be perfectly level, otherwise it will be damaged. Levelling is always recommended. | You can install Floorify floors on just about any surface, even without levelling. There is no risk of damage to underlying joints or of other unevenness (see laying instructions). |
| Weak click connection | Strong click connection No risk of open joints when the floor cools. It is possible to use a softer, more levelling and sound-insulating underfloor. |
| nstallation in or exposure to direct sunlight poses a problem. Flexible planks will become more flexible, expand and push other planks out of the way. The floor will then rise at the weakened points. | Installation in direct sunlight does not pose a problem. When a Floorify floor heats up and expands, the click connections will do their job and expansion will take place in the expansion joint. |
About Floorify
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- Do Floorify rigid floors contain plasticisers?
- Which floors does Floorify have?
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- What is a rigid PVC floor like Floorify?
- What are the benefits of rigid Vinyl flooring like Floorify?
- Is a Floorify rigid vinyl floor robust?
- Is a Floorify rigid vinyl floor thin?
- Floorify water-resistant?
- What is the difference between Floorify and self-adhesive vinyl flooring?
- Is Floorify the same as vinyl laminate?
- Can you install a vinyl floor in damp rooms?
- Is the Floorify vinyl floor warm?
- Can you install your vinyl floor close to a fireplace?
- Does Floorify also offer stairs?
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- Is the Floorify underlay/floor insulating?
- Is the Floorify vinyl floor suitable for use with underfloor cooling?
- Is Floorify resistant to fire?
- Do Floorify floors impact the quality of the indoor air and are the suitable for people with asthma or an allergy?
- Can you install Floorify vinyl floor outside?
- Can you install Floorify vinyl floor in a verandah?
- Can you install Floorify vinyl floor against walls?
- Are Floorify rigid vinyl floors harmful to health?
- Can you install a vinyl floor in a bathroom?
- Can you install a vinyl floor in a garage?
- Can you install a vinyl floor in every room?
- What is the difference between Vinyl and PVC?
- What is the difference between Floorify rigid vinyl floors an ceramic floors?
- Is the Floorify Vinyl floor water resistant?
- Is a vinyl floor suitable for pets?