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- Choosing A Hardwood Floor
- Flooring Options
- Preparing For Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Add Flair to Your Floors with Decorative Tiling
- How to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking New
- What to Do About Squeaks and Gaps in Your Hardwood Floors
- What to Do If Your Hardwood Floor Gets Flooded
- Marble Flooring Adds an Elegant Touch to Floors
- Insulating Noisy Floors
- Healthy Flooring Can Make a Difference for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers
- Glazed vs. Unglazed Ceramic Tile: Which is Ideal for Your Home?
- Keep Your Marble Floor Looking New in between Professional Cleanings
- Keep Your Tile Grout Spotless in Between Professional Cleanings
- Hardwood Bamboo Flooring: Beautiful in Your Home, Beneficial to the Environment
- Engineered Hardwood Flooring Offers Durability and Low Maintenance
- How to Remove Pet Stains from Your Hardwood Floors
- Best Flooring Options for Your Maryland Bathroom
- Best Types of Flooring Materials for Your Maryland Kitchen
- The Benefits of Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
- Benefits of Vinyl Flooring for Your Northern Virginia Home
- Oil- vs. Water-Based Hardwood Finish: Which is Better for Your Floors?
- Add a Personal Touch with Marble Mosaic Flooring
- Using Vinyl Flooring in Your Northern Virginia Home's Basement
- Common Hardwood Species for Your Maryland Home Flooring Needs
- Felt vs. Fiberglass Vinyl Sheet Backing
- Vinyl Composition Tile vs. Sheet Vinyl: What's the Difference?
- Floor Tile Patterns Limited Only by Your Imagination
- Durable, Beautiful Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring an Environmentally Responsible Choice
- The Many Benefits of Commercial Carpet Cleaning
- Brazilian Cherry Flooring a Beautiful, Rich Option for Your Maryland Home
- Red Oak Flooring Features for Your Maryland Home
- Maple Flooring a Stylish, Durable Choice for Your Maryland Home
- Walnut Flooring Features Legendary Durability and Distinctive Richness
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Videos
Installing Ceramic Tiles Video
Ceramic Floor Cleaning Video
Wood Floor Cleaning and
Restoration Video
Carpet Cleaning Video
Hard Surface Tile and
Grout Cleaning Video
Viny Floor Cleaning Video
Marble Restoration Part 1 Video
Marble Restoration Part 2 Video
Marble Restoration Part 3 Video
Marble Restoration Part 4 Video
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Vinyl Composition Tile vs. Sheet Vinyl: What's the Difference?
Vinyl flooring is a resilient, functional, and beautiful flooring option that comes in two forms: vinyl composition tile and sheet vinyl. Which form should you choose when reflooring your Pasadena, Alexandria, or Silver Spring home?
Vinyl composition tile is often used in commercial and institutional applications. Tiles are applied to a smooth, leveled sub-floor using a specially formulated vinyl adhesive. Once in place, tiles are waxed and buffed. Vinyl tile is favored over other kinds of flooring materials in high-traffic areas because of its affordability, ease of maintenance, and durability. Vinyl tiles can be repeatedly refinished with chemical strippers and buffing equipment, or easily removed and replaced when damaged. Tiles can be cut and assembled into patterns and are available in a variety of colors and styles that very closely resemble wood, stone, terrazzo, and concrete.
Sheet vinyl is a layered construction sold in six- and 12-foot widths. Much like vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl is favored for its affordability, ease of maintenance, and durability. Sheet vinyl requires an expert's hand for installation and is used to create a seamless look. Like vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl can be applied over a variety of flat, smooth surfaces, including subfloors and concrete. Sheet vinyl can have felt or fiberglass flooring, while all sheet vinyl features a protective top coat, protective clear vinyl layer and printed vinyl design layer.
For more information on vinyl composition tile and sheet vinyl, and which is a better option for your Severna Park, Fairfax, or Bowie home, contact Floor Gem. Floor Gem specializes in floor installation and maintenance throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Anne Arundel County, as well as the Washington DC metro area.