When furnishing a room, many different types of flooring can be used. Floors come in different shapes and sizes, and can be made of various materials. This includes rubber or vinyl, but what is the difference between rubber vs vinyl flooring? We explain this further in the article below.
Duracryl’s rubber floors are biobased and contain recycled materials. Duracryl’s ‘Ndurance’ floor is a cast floor (i.e. without material loss and seams). These floors are ideal for schools, offices and medical buildings.
A disadvantage of rubber flooring can be that it is difficult to repair once damage to the floor has occurred. If the damage is extensive, it could mean replacing a larger section of the floor.
Read more about (biopolymer) rubber floors here.
Vinyl flooring is made of PVC. It is a synthetic material used in various applications. Below, we explain the advantages and disadvantages of these floors.
Duracryl offers rubber flooring with various certificates. The ‘Ndurance’ floor carries the Red List Free label. This certificate means that the building materials used in production have not been classified as harmful to mankind or the environment.
In addition, the floor is LEED certified, this certificate is known as one of the most widely used rating systems for green buildings. The project earns points by meeting values related to carbon, energy, water, waste, transport, materials, health and indoor environmental quality.
Finally, the floor is BREAAM certified, which is a certificate for a sustainable built environment.
After reading this article, you will hopefully be able to make a better choice between rubber or vinyl flooring. Of course, the situation has a big impact on the choice you make; where will the floor be laid? Will you lay the floor yourself or have it installed? These are all factors in the buying process.
However, it is important to know the differences between the two floors. If you opt for durability and environmental friendliness, a rubber floor is a logical choice. This floor lasts for a long time and earns back its investment. Vinyl flooring is harmful to the environment and has a relatively short lifespan. The choice is yours!
