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.

Rubber floors

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.

ADVANTAGES

• Sustainability: the rubber floors from our workshop contain recycled materials and are produced in a sustainable way. By choosing this floor, you demonstrate your commitment to the environment.
• Safety: rubber floors have high slip resistance, making them safer than many other types of flooring. This makes them ideal for use in areas where the risk of slipping/falling is higher, such as: sports halls, changing rooms, corridors and kitchens.
• Noise reduction: Due to the noise-reducing properties of a rubber floor, they can help reduce noise pollution in high-traffic areas. Useful in flats, offices and public areas where silence is important.
• Maintenance: Rubber floors require little maintenance, they are resistant to stains and can be cleaned easily.

DISADVANTAGES

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.