Did you know that many people still imagine vinyl floors to look cheap and unrealistic? In this latest chapter in Quick-Step’s Myth Buster series, the company looks to bust this myth and other misconceptions about vinyl tile and plank flooring.
In an online survey of 1,200 people in the UK by Quick-Step that asked about their opinions about different flooring types, some surprising misconceptions about vinyl flooring were revealed. The leading brand is encouraging retailers to challenge consumer perceptions and become part of a band of flooring myth busters!
Vinyl flooring is easy to scratch and stain
In the early days, vinyl flooring was easy to scratch and stain, but things have taken a huge step forward. Now Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl has superior protection from scratches, stains, dirt and scuff marks thanks to its sealed top layer with Stain and Scratch Guard technology.
Vinyl is costly and messy to install
While stick-down vinyl floors are not without their drawbacks, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl features an integrated underlay and Uniclic installation for fast and simple fitting. The fast and easy way to a great looking vinyl floor.
The floor doesn’t contain any recycled content
Quick-Step has the certification to prove it does. In fact, every Alpha Vinyl floor with integrated underlay features a minimum 25% pre-consumer recycled content, independently certified by SCS Global Services (SCS-R-20324).
Now these common myths have been busted, it’s clear that Quick-Step’s Alpha Vinyl flooring is an ideal choice for homes wanting a floor that’s easy to install and easy to live with, all while looking just like natural wood or stone.