What are the advantages and disadvantages of PVC flooring in home decoration?
Today, we will introduce another kind of floor that is popular abroad: polyvinyl chloride floor (PVC floor).
1. Polyvinyl chloride coil floor (alias: PVC floor, plastic floor)
1. Non-homogeneous polyvinyl chloride coil floor
1) National standard
"GB/T 11982.1-2015 Polyvinyl chloride coil floor Part 1 Non-homogeneous polyvinyl chloride coil floor"
2) Definition
Non-homogeneous polyvinyl chloride coil floor is composed of a wear-resistant layer and other layers, and may contain a reinforcing layer or a stabilizing layer. The wear-resistant layer is different from the other layers in composition and function.
Non-homogeneous PVC floor is generally composed of 4 to 5 layers of structure, generally including a wear-resistant layer (including UV treatment), a printed film layer, a glass fiber layer, an elastic foam layer, a base layer, etc.
According to the structure, it is divided into dense non-homogeneous polyvinyl chloride coil floor, code-named CB, and foamed non-homogeneous polyvinyl chloride coil floor, code-named FB.
According to the use level, it is divided into household grade (grades 21, 22, 22+, and 23) and commercial grade (grades 31-34). The minimum total thickness of household grade is 1.0-1.5mm (dense type), and the thickness of the wear-resistant layer is 0.15-1.0mm. The minimum total thickness of commercial grade is 1.5-1.5mm, and the thickness of the wear-resistant layer is 0.25-1.2mm. The wear-resistant layer grades are divided into T grade, P grade, M grade, and F grade. Grade T is the most wear-resistant. 2. Homogeneous PVC coil floor 1) National standard "GBT 11982.2-2015 Polyvinyl chloride coil floor Part 2: Homogeneous PVC coil floor"
2) Definition
PVC coil floor composed of the same composition, color and pattern in the thickness direction of the product, and the surface may be coated. The minimum thickness of household grade is 1.0-1.5mm, and the minimum thickness of commercial grade is 1.5-2.0mm). The wear-resistant layer is divided into T, P, M and F grades. T grade is the most wear-resistant. Homogeneous floors can be regarded as wear-resistant layers as a whole. The width of PVC coil floor is 1.8-2m and the length is 15-20m. The thickness of commercial PVC floor is 1.5-3.0mm, and the thickness of sports floor used in gymnasiums is 3.5-10mm.
3. Characteristics of polyvinyl chloride coil floor PVC floor and ordinary floor leather are two completely different materials. The various properties of floor leather are very different from those of PVC floor. PVC floor has almost no disadvantages. It is green and environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free, wear-resistant is more than 10 times that of laminate flooring, has good elasticity, comfortable foot feel, non-slip, fireproof, waterproof, moisture-proof, attracts noise, conducts heat and keeps warm, is very suitable for floor heating, and is easy to maintain. It is very thin and does not occupy the height of the floor, and cutting, splicing and installation are simple and quick. The price of PVC coil floor is several dozen yuan per square meter. The base needs to be coated with floor glue before construction. The construction technology level is high and the paving design needs to be done well, otherwise it will cause great waste and the seams need to be welded. At present, it is mostly used for commercial purposes in China. 2. Semi-rigid polyvinyl chloride block floor (LVT floor) 1) National standard "GBT 4085-2015 Semi-rigid polyvinyl chloride block floor"
2) Definition LVT floor is also divided into homogeneous and non-homogeneous, with long strips (floor shape) and squares (tile shape). The total thickness of the household grade is 1.5-2.0mm, and the wear-resistant layer thickness is 0.15-0.3mm (non-homogeneous). The total thickness of the commercial grade is 2.0-3.0mm, and the wear-resistant layer thickness is 0.25-0.5mm (non-homogeneous). Homogeneous floors can be regarded as wear-resistant layers as a whole.
The wear-resistant layer grades are divided into T, P, M, and F. T grade is the most wear-resistant.
3) Features In addition to the characteristics of coil flooring, it also has the characteristics of simple construction, suitable for DIY construction, with two installation methods: gluing and locking. The seams do not need to be welded, which can save the labor cost of laying. The floor elasticity is not as good as the coil floor. LVT flooring has rich textures such as wood grain, stone grain, bamboo grain, carpet grain, linen grain, etc., with beautiful shapes, which can meet the needs of various decoration styles. And the price is cheap, often laid in schools, kindergartens, and children's rooms at home.
3. Hard block PVC floor (SPC, WPC)
1. National standard
GBT 34440-2017 Hard PVC floor
2. Definition Floors made of PVC composite laminates of different materials are divided into locking type and non-locking type according to the assembly method; they are divided into household grade (21, 22, 22+, 23) and commercial grade (31-34) according to the use level. The thickness of the household grade wear layer is 0.15-0.3mm, and the commercial grade is 0.3-0.7mm. The wear layer grades are divided into T, P, M, and F. T grade is the most wear-resistant. 3. Features Wood plastic floor (WPC) is a hard PVC floor made of LVT floor + wood powder + PVC, which is a semi-rigid PVC floor. It combines the waterproofness and stability of LVT, and is also easy to install like laminate flooring. With the addition of cork and EVA pads, the foot feel and sound insulation effect are better than those of LVT lock flooring, which is comparable to solid wood flooring. From the perspective of comfort, WPC is the PVC flooring closest to traditional solid wood flooring. Its market retail price is usually more than 100 per square meter, which is the highest price among PVC floors.
Stone plastic flooring (SPC) is a product that is extruded by an extruder combined with a T-die to extrude the PVC substrate, and the PVC wear-resistant layer, PVC color film and PVC substrate are respectively heated and laminated and embossed at one time by a three-roll or four-roll calender. The process is simple, the lamination is completed by heat, no glue is required, and there are many patterns.
SPC flooring has poor elasticity and high density, and its price is slightly lower than WPC.
IV. Summary
1. Due to the superior performance and environmental protection of PVC flooring, it has generally replaced tiles and wooden floors in developed countries and has become the first choice for floor decoration materials, known as "floor soft gold".
2. The elasticity of PVC flooring is especially suitable for families with children at home, and the damage caused by children falling can be reduced by 70%. Moreover, PVC flooring is stagnant when exposed to water, is quite wear-resistant, and is as environmentally friendly as solid wood. Its advantages in use are unmatched by solid wood flooring.
3. PVC flooring is becoming more and more popular among people and has entered a period of rapid development. Friends who want to decorate may wish to consider another option. PVC flooring is cheap and easy to construct. You can lay it yourself. The construction speed is fast, the construction period is short, and labor costs are saved. However, the base layer must be treated well to ensure flatness. The base layer can be leveled with cement mortar or cement self-leveling.