People had to make a choice between wood, tile, and carpet for years. For thousands of years, stone and wood floors have been in use. In the 16th and early 17th centuries, Britain started to make some of the earliest types of carpets. The first was made in Norwich. There are many other types of flooring available today. Vinyl first appeared in the 1930s. Then, in the 1970s, laminate was introduced to British homes. Today, there are experts and floor technicians who constantly look for new ways to protect floors and keep homes comfortable.
These people have created a new flooring type that is both practical and affordable. Flotex flooring is a combination of vinyl flooring and carpet flooring. It looks a lot like a mix of both. Flotex flooring is often found in public places such as libraries, gyms, and classrooms. Many people mistakenly believe that Flotex flooring can be used as a short-haired carpet substitute. However, it is actually a better option than its long-fibred ancestor. Because of its popularity in public spaces, Flotex flooring is finding its way into domestic homes more frequently. Why? We will discuss the key features and reasons you might choose this type of flooring for your home.
Durability and comfort
The flooring fibers in Flotex are very similar to carpet. However, the base to which the fibers are attached is more like vinyl. These fibers are what I’m focusing my attention on first. There are approximately seventy million fibers per square meter of Flotex. These fibers are more than what you’d find in a square meter of carpet, and the results are excellent. These fibers make it easy to walk on the floor, even if you don’t have shoes. It is also durable and can withstand heavy traffic. It also has a greater comfort level and better acoustic properties than carpet due to its sheer number of fibers.
Hygienic and washable
One significant difference between carpet fibers, Flotex fibres, and Flotex is their dead upright nature. Carpet fibers are more likely to be curled, which means they trap dirt, allergens, spillages, and other contaminants. Flotex flooring, with its suitable fibers, does not have this problem. The flooring is waterproof, so spillages and other mess can be easily cleaned from the surface. You can clean up any spillages quickly and without worrying about them getting into the flooring. The upright fibers also quickly release dirt and allergens, so the floor can be cleaned easily, and allergy sufferers don’t have to worry about it.
Fiona works at Remland Carpets – an award-winning flooring company. Remland Carpets specializes in both commercial and domestic work, including healthcare and industrial flooring.