High Traffic Flooring

VCT tile and vinyl wood flooring is commonly used in public spaces such as retail stores, business offices or even schools and classrooms because of its dimensional stability. Vinyl wood floors are often chosen for being inexpensive, easy to maintenance and durable. Resilient vinyl tiles, wood planks and sheet vinyl materials are the best flooring for high traffic areas. Commercial vinyl floors are more resistant to stains, scratches and other common surface wear compared to natural materials like wood or stone that are less forgiving.

Durable Vinyl Flooring Available

Whether you are looking for cheap VCT flooring or Static Dissipative Vinyl Tile flooring, we recommend Armstrong flooring as the top rated commercial vinyl flooring manufacturer. Armstrong is known for their low cost but high quality resilient vinyl floors. Commercial grade vinyl flooring costs slightly more than residential floors because of the way they are manufactured to last a long time and withstand heavy foot traffic. For example, with commercial sheet vinyl like the Medintech collection, upfront cost is offset by how long commercial vinyl flooring lasts. Armstrong commercial vinyl tiles, resilient vinyl sheet, and plank flooring will be a good investment in comparison to cheaper less expensive options typically found at big box stores.

Resilient Vinyl Plank Flooring

Armstrong resilient vinyl plank flooring has come a long way since the turn of the century. With a larger than ever distribution network, the latest in printing and photographic technology, and a durable foundation layer creating the highest scratch, stain and scuff resistant luxury flooring in the industry. At Floor City, we have partnered with Armstrong Flooring to provide a nation wide flooring distribution supply chain for contractors, home owners and DIYers. We do offer job site delivery and local pickup locations to expedite the process on commercial vinyl plank. Contact a flooring specialist today or order a sample at (800) 898-9540.

Standard Vinyl Floor Tile Sizes:

Standard vinyl floor tiles come in 12" x 12" squares and are cut to a 1/8" inch thickness. Most cartons of vinyl tile contain 45 square feet per box. Each box weighs approximately 63 pounds so expect to pay a little more for freight if you're having the commercial vinyl floor tile shipped directly to the job site. In addition, vinyl tiles also now come in 16" x 16" (Azrock Cortina Grande) and 12" x 24" (Armstrong Raffia) sizes.

Vinyl Composition Tile Costs:

The price of cheap commercial flooring ranges from $0.99 per square foot to several dollars per sq. ft. depending on the brand and the type of VCT tile for sale. For example, premium vinyl floor tile or slip resistant tiles generally cost $2 - $4 per square foot. Premium or luxury vinyl tiles are often more expensive because of the way they're made and because of unique patterns.

LVT is an industrial vinyl flooring option that can withstand much abuse or pressure than typical VCT products because of it's multi layer assembly. Slip resistant tiles are coated with a special top surface that prevents slippage from occurring. This is especially important in wet areas like in a grocery store where customers or employees could slip and fall. Anti-static vinyl tiles known as static dissipative tiles or SDT that are commonly used in electrical sensitive areas. This tile is designed to reduce any potential static that could damage the electronics. Static dissipative tile ranges in price from $5 - $6 per square foot.

How to Install Vinyl Flooring

1. Lay the vinyl tile flooring in position
2. Pull Back half of the flooring to reveal subfloor
3. Using a notched steel trowel, apply recommended adhesive to the subfloor.
4. Allow the adhesive to sit according to open time instructions
5. Carefully lay vinyl tiles back in place and press firmly
6. Clean up any residual adhesive left behind and keep foot traffic to a minimum for 24 hours so adhesive has time to dry and bond

Cheap Commercial Flooring Ideas

Gluedown vinyl tile is still the least expensive option when it comes to commercial grade resilient flooring installation. If you don't want to sacrifice quality then VCT flooring is the way to go. The simple composite vinyl tiles have been around for decades and have proven to be tile that lasts. Vinyl composition floor tiles are usually 12 inch by 12 inch squares but more recently there are some options by Armstrong that are 12 x 24 rectangles to provide a more modern finish. We recommend Armstrong Standard Excelon Imperial Texture the #1 selling VCT Tile online. A trowel and adhesive is required to install and the ideal sub-floor is concrete. Use Armstrong S-515 Clear Thin spread adhesive.

Ordering the correct amount of vinyl flooring is a crucial step in your project that deserves serious consideration. Many experts have guidelines that they use when determining how much vinyl flooring they need for a project. Ordering too much can produce unnecessary waste. Ordering too little can be a nightmare and may put the whole job in jeopardy. Below we will discuss how to calculate the amount of flooring you will need, and how much you should order. Hopefully this will help you to make your project a success. 

Measuring

The first step to getting the right amount of vinyl flooring is to measure your space. Vinyl tiles typically are sold in a box of 12"x 12" squares. Some styles are also available in 16"x 16" or 12"x 24". When you measure your space be sure to measure everywhere that you intend to cover. Many people forget to measure closets or other spaces that are easily forgotten. 

Vinyl flooring is also available in rolls and planks. The rolls come in various sizes. The Planks are long pieces of flooring that fit in tight against each other.

It is important to research the type of floor that you want and whether it is available in a roll, tiles, or planks. This will have an effect on how much vinyl flooring you will need. 

Why do You Need to Order Extra Flooring

Before we discuss how much extra flooring you will need, we will discuss why you need to order extra flooring. Once you have made your measurements you know exactly how many square feet you will need to cover your space. However, this does not account for cutting mistakes, possible measuring mistakes, or other factors that may affect the amount of vinyl flooring you need. 

Over the course of the project you will make mistakes, even seasoned professionals will most likely make a few mistakes. Ordering excess flooring allows you to easily fix the mistake and move on. If you run out of floor you will probably suffer delays in the installation. Additionally, you run the risk of not being able to find the correct match. 

Having additional flooring on hand is also necessary for pattern matching, if you choose a pattern. Over the course of the project you may find that a piece of the flooring cuts off in the middle of a pattern. Having additional flooring allows you to match the pattern and maintain the floor's aesthetics.

How Much Extra Flooring Should You Order?

How much extra vinyl floor you order can depend on your personality. Some people like to have way more than they need, just to be safe. Others have more cavalier attitudes and feel that they do not need to waste money and material on extra flooring.

However, it is advisable to order at least 10% more than the square footage of your space. Some order 5% more, however, when it comes to flooring it is better to be safe than sorry. A professional, experienced, installer may be able to limit his mistakes but if you are a DIY'er, you will probably need more than a 5% overage. 

The choice depends on your level of skill and confidence. But, at least 10%-15% extra is a good minimum. This leaves you a healthy room for error. 

Proper Storage

Vinyl flooring can be sensitive. If you are not going to install it, or have it installed, immediately, then you must know the proper storage methods. 

Climate

Vinyl flooring should be kept indoors in a climate controlled environment. Excess heat or cold can damage the material and the adhesive. This can cause them to be uneven upon installation. 

Flat Surface

The flooring must be stored on flat ground. If they are left uneven for an extended period of time they will become warped, bent, or damaged. This will make proper installation difficult or impossible.

Vinyl flooring is one of the best choices you can make for your home or business. Floor city has a wide variety of vinyl flooring and a team of customer service agents that are available 24/7. They have options that are durable and will last for a long time if they are properly installed and maintained. In order to avoid headaches be sure to measure correctly and order extra flooring to allow for mistakes and pattern matching. Additionally, proper storage of the flooring material is necessary if they are not immediately installed. Do your research and follow these guidelines to ensure that you will be satisfied with your flooring choice for years to come.