Commercial Vinyl Sheet

What Is Commercial Vinyl Sheet Flooring?

Commercial vinyl sheet is a resilient flooring product supplied in
wide rolls rather than individual planks or tiles. Therefore, larger
floor areas can often be covered with fewer joins.

Different vinyl sheet ranges are designed for different applications,
traffic levels and performance requirements. Consequently, the exact
technical data of the selected product should always be checked.

Where Is Commercial Vinyl Sheet Used?

Suitable commercial vinyl sheet can be used across many different
interior environments.

• Healthcare and aged care
• Education facilities
• Offices and commercial interiors
• Retail spaces
• Hospitality environments
• Corridors and high-use areas
• Other suitable commercial applications

However, not every vinyl sheet product suits every environment.
Therefore, commercial grading, slip performance, maintenance and other
technical requirements should be matched to the project.

Why Choose Vinyl Sheet?

One of the main advantages of sheet vinyl is its continuous format.
Because it is supplied in wide rolls, it can reduce the number of joins
compared with flooring made from individual planks or tiles.

In addition, commercial vinyl sheet is available in many colours,
patterns and specifications, making it suitable for a broad range of
interior designs and practical applications.

How Is Commercial Vinyl Sheet Installed?

Dex Flooring installs suitable commercial vinyl sheet using a
glue-down installation system. The flooring is bonded
directly to a properly prepared substrate using the appropriate adhesive.

As a result, the condition of the subfloor is particularly important.
Imperfections underneath the flooring can affect the appearance and
quality of the finished installation.

Subfloor Preparation Matters

Vinyl sheet requires a smooth and suitable substrate. Therefore,
preparation may include grinding, patching, priming or levelling before
installation begins.

Moisture and general surface condition may also need to be assessed,
especially when the flooring is being installed over a concrete slab.

Can Vinyl Sheet Be Installed Over Concrete?

Yes. Suitable commercial vinyl sheet can be installed over a properly
prepared concrete substrate.

However, concrete should not automatically be considered ready for
installation. The slab may first need to be assessed for moisture,
flatness and surface condition.

Does Vinyl Sheet Need Underlay?

Glue-down vinyl sheet does not use traditional floating-floor underlay.
Instead, the flooring is adhered directly to the prepared substrate.

Therefore, correct floor preparation and the appropriate adhesive
system are key parts of the installation.

Vinyl Sheet vs Vinyl Plank

Vinyl plank uses individual pieces and commonly creates a timber-board
appearance. Vinyl sheet, by contrast, is supplied in wide rolls and
can create fewer joins across larger areas.

Both are glue-down flooring systems at Dex Flooring. However, their
appearance, format and installation details are different.

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Vinyl Sheet vs Safety Flooring

Commercial vinyl sheet is a broad flooring category that includes
products designed for different performance levels. Safety flooring,
meanwhile, places greater emphasis on tested slip-performance
characteristics.

Therefore, if a project specifies particular slip-performance
requirements, the tested data of the exact flooring product should be
checked before selection.

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Commercial Vinyl Sheet for Healthcare

Selected vinyl sheet ranges can suit healthcare and aged care projects
where the flooring specification requires a practical resilient surface.

However, different areas within a facility may have different
requirements. Consequently, the product specification should be reviewed
for each application.

Commercial Vinyl Sheet for Education

Vinyl sheet can also suit education environments such as classrooms,
corridors and other high-use spaces where an easy-care resilient floor
is required.

Nevertheless, traffic, slip performance and maintenance requirements
should be considered before selecting the final range.

Commercial Vinyl Sheet for Retail & Hospitality

Retail and hospitality environments can require flooring that handles
regular traffic and frequent cleaning. Therefore, the selected vinyl
range should be commercially rated for the intended application.

Colour and design are also important because flooring contributes to
the overall look of the commercial interior.

Sheet Width & Floor Joins

Vinyl sheet is manufactured in wide rolls, although exact dimensions
vary between ranges. Consequently, room dimensions and flooring roll
width can influence where joins are required.

The final layout should therefore be planned before installation to
achieve a practical and visually suitable result.

Commercial Performance & Wear

Vinyl sheet products are available with different constructions and
performance specifications. For that reason, the intended traffic level
should be considered when selecting a range.

Product thickness alone does not determine suitability. Instead,
commercial grading, surface construction, warranty and technical data
should be reviewed together.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Commercial vinyl sheet is generally designed for straightforward
everyday maintenance. However, the correct cleaning method depends on
the selected flooring range.

• Remove loose dirt and grit regularly.
• Clean spills promptly.
• Use cleaning products approved for the selected vinyl floor.
• Use entrance matting where appropriate.
• Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Explore Other Commercial Flooring

Vinyl sheet is only one commercial flooring option. Depending on the
project, vinyl plank, safety flooring, carpet tiles or carpet planks may
be more appropriate in other areas.

Therefore, comparing the complete commercial flooring range can help
create the right flooring specification across the whole project.

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