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 floorsFloorify
Contains plasticisersContains 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 connectionStrong 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.
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