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Despite the fact that there are numerous flooring options available in the market, vinyl flooring has undoubtedly been the most preferred flooring material in US for more than forty years. This is because vinyl floors are considered to be the most economical and most resilient flooring material by millions of homeowners across the country. Apart from that, vinyl floors provide better grip for the feet, are highly resistant to stains and scratches, resistant to moisture, impervious to water, easy to clean and require very less maintenance. Vinyl floors are available in a wide range of colors and patterns.

Vinyl floors are primarily made up of varying patterns of a chemical called as vinyl, a petroleum-based product that is also known as polyvinyl chloride or PVC. This is the most significant disadvantage of vinyl flooring. Vinyl is not a bio-degradable element and can cause detrimental effects on the health of the individuals and also to the environment. Even the by-products such as dioxins that are released during the manufacturing of vinyls are extremely carcinogenic. Vinyl floors are not at all suitable in homes that are built in cold places. Moreover, vinyl floor tend to adhere only to certain type of wooden surfaces.