Vinyl Flooring

Avoid using abrasive tools on vinyl flooring

Whilst durable, Vinyl flooring can still scratch if abrasive tools are used to clean the surface. Avoid the use of abrasives like steel wool, instead use a soft-bristle broom or dust mop. When vacuuming be careful to use an attachment without a beater bar or rotating brush, which could also scratch the surface.

Avoid Dragging Furniture Across the floor

Avoid pushing or dragging large furniture across your floor. Dragging furniture across the floor is liable to scratch the flooring. At the very least use furniture sliders, but try to avoid any latex or rubber backed protectors as this is likely to cause discolouration of the flooring beneath.

Avoid using abrasive tools on laminate flooring

Laminate flooring has a protective surface to help prevent scratching, but laminate floors can still scratch if you use abrasive tools. Steer clear of anything like steel wool, instead use a soft-bristle broom or dust mop. When vacuuming be careful to use an attachment without a beater bar or rotating brush, which could also scratch the surface.

How to avoid discolouration

Sunlight is the biggest culprit for the discolouration of any type of flooring. Direct sunlight over time will cause the colour of a floor to fade, to avoid this we suggest closing curtains wherever possible to shade areas of extreme sunlight.

Heat emitting appliances such as heaters can also cause discolouration. Try to avoid permanent sources of heat over your floor, and where unavoidable consider using a mat to help protect the surface.

Note: Use unbacked mats on LVT as the rubber backing can itself cause discolouration.