Vinyl tiles have come a long way since they were first introduced. While the first tiles were thin and easily abraded, there are now new versions that are much thicker, more resilient, and more durable. On top of this, with the many improvements in technology, vinyl tiles can be made to look like stone tiles [...]

Vinyl tiles are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), inks and dyes that give them color and designs, and polyurethane coat to protect them. PVC, in turn, is made out of a mix of ethylene, chloride, and other compounds. When special plasticizers are added to the mix, the result is that the tiles assume rubber-like characteristics. [...]

One of the reasons for the popularity of vinyl tiles for any room in the house including the kitchen is their affordability. The fact that they are easy to install is another reason, and in fact, this further cuts costs as you do not need to hire a professional installer. Of course, they are also [...]

Like any other item, vinyl tiles look clean and shiny when newly installed. However, with exposure and use, the tiles are inevitably soiled with dirt sticking to their surface and with perhaps a few stains. You can, of course, keep your vinyl tiles looking fresh and clean. You only need to follow a few simple [...]

Of all the materials used for flooring, vinyl tiles are generally considered one of the most affordable. Although generally inexpensive, vinyl tiles are neither unattractive nor flimsy. Recent developments in their design and manufacture have made great strides in improving both their looks and durability. For this reason, vinyl tiles are gaining much in popularity. [...]

Polyvinyl chloride or PVC, one of the primary components of vinyl tiles, was accidentally discovered as early as the 1835 but it was not until after almost a century that they began to be used extensively in commercial applications. This was largely because of the development of a method to plasticize PVC through the addition [...]

Armstrong World Industries, a multinational company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flooring materials, includes the Armstrong Vinyl Tiles among its products. Its tiles combine beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance. And, like all other vinyl tiles, they are a breeze to install. In fact, the tiles are classified according to the installer’s DIY [...]

Installing vinyl tiles is easy. Even beginning DIYers can handle the job without difficulty. It does not even require specialized tools. Indeed, all you need are a trowel with teeth on one side, old rags, and, depending on how you plan on cutting the tiles, either a tile cutter or razor knife and blowtorch. In [...]

 Vinyl tiles are made mostly of polyvinyl chloride resins and plasticizers. These, however, usually constitute only the backing of the tile. Above this are the printed patterns or color of the tile, as well as at least two layers of protective coatings, which are usually urethane and resin layers. These components give the vinyl [...]

Polyvinyl chloride traces its roots back to 1872 when it was invented by the German chemist Eugen Baumann. As he did not apply for a patent, it was another German, Friedrich Klatte, who did so in 1913. Still, there was no practical application of the invention until 1926 when Waldo Lansbury Semon invented plasticized polyvinyl [...]