PVC Flooring vs. Rubber Flooring:
PVC and rubber flooring are both types of elastic flooring, yet they have distinct differences:
◆ Composition and Production Processes Differ: Rubber flooring is categorized into homogeneous and non-homogeneous types. Homogeneous rubber flooring refers to a single-layer or multi-layer structure vulcanized from natural rubber or synthetic rubber, with consistent color and composition; non-homogeneous rubber flooring refers to a flooring base of natural rubber or synthetic rubber, structurally including a wear-resistant layer and other layers with different composition and/or design, which contain a skeletal layer.
◆ Color Variations: Coloring rubber flooring is challenging due to its strong color absorption, resulting in most rubber floors having a monochromatic look. In contrast, PVC flooring offers a vast array of designs, allowing for endless combinations and providing designers with more options.
◆ Installation Difficulty Varies: PVC flooring is lighter and easier to install; rubber flooring is heavier and more labor-intensive. Moreover, the installation method for rubber flooring is more stringent, as improper technique can lead to bubbles. It also demands a perfectly level subfloor; otherwise, it can amplify the base's defects.
◆ Market demand and wear resistance vary: Rubber flooring, due to its high cost, is only used in some high-end venues with a limited scope; on the other hand, PVC flooring, with its exceptional cost-performance ratio, is widely applied and holds great market potential. Additionally, rubber flooring boasts superior wear resistance, making it highly suitable for high-traffic areas such as airports, stations, and on various modes of transportation like planes, trains, subways, cars, and ships.
PVC Flooring vs. Carpet:
◆ Different in Composition and Production Process: Carpets are ground coverings made from natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, wool, silk, and straw, or synthetic fibers, which are woven, tufted, or knitted by hand or mechanical processes.
◆ Performance and maintenance differences: Carpets are flammable items, afraid of fire, water, and moisture, and are very difficult to maintain. They easily get dirty and harbor dirt and grime, fostering bacteria. In contrast, PVC flooring is flame-retardant, not afraid of water or moisture, and is very easy to clean with just a damp cloth. It has excellent stain resistance and antibacterial properties.
PVC Flooring vs. Tiles:
◆ Composition and Production Process: Tiles, as a type of building or decorative material, are formed through a process of grinding, mixing, pressing, glazing, and sintering of refractory metal oxides and semi-metallic oxides, resulting in a ceramic or stone material that is resistant to acids and alkalis. The raw materials are commonly a mixture of clay, quartz sand, and others.
◆ Differences in Performance and Maintenance: Tiles are not slip-resistant and feel cold to the touch, making them difficult to maintain and highly prone to getting dirty.
◆ Installation Differences: Tiles are heavy and difficult to install, making them hard to move once in place and not reusable. In contrast, PVC flooring is lightweight and easy to install, allowing for direct laying on existing surfaces without compressing space, making it highly suitable for renovations of old buildings.
PVC Flooring vs. Marble and Other Stones
Marble is extremely heavy, posing significant challenges for transportation and construction, particularly causing tremendous damage to the main structure of high-rise buildings.
◆ Stone tends to be slippery when wet and has a cool texture. Additionally, marble is radioactive and granite contains radon, both of which are harmful to human health.
Marble prices are steep, but the铺设 effects are quite luxurious, making it ideal for upscale venues.
