Choosing the right flooring for your home is one of the many important aspects when building and renovating a home. Home floors are not only important functionally but also important aesthetically because they can visually improve the interior design of your home. Among the various types of flooring available, vinyl and parquet flooring are two of the most popular choices.
Before you choose one of the two types of flooring, here are the differences between vinyl and parquet that you must know, starting from their durability, maintenance, and installation, to the costs you need to prepare.
What is vinyl flooring?
Vinyl flooring is made from a synthetic material called polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Small pieces of PVC are heated and then turned into sheets of vinyl. Vinyl flooring is a popular flooring choice because of its durability, ability to absorb moisture, easy to apply, and able to imitate wood, stone, marble, ceramic, porcelain, and various other flooring materials.
In general, vinyl flooring consists of four layers of material. The first layer or bottom layer is a supporting layer which is usually made of foam or cork. As a cushion, the foam will make you more comfort and as a sound barrier to prevent noise.
The next layer is a waterproof layer made from WPC, a combination of wood and plastic, and SPC, a combination of stone and plastic. This functions to absorb moisture on the vinyl floor. Above the waterproof layer, there is a design layer that displays the motif you want. For example, wood, stone, marble, or other motifs.
Lastly, there is a wear layer that functions to protect the motif and prevent it, so it can last longer. On some luxury quality vinyl floors, there is also a clear layer at the top, which can give your vinyl floor a shine.
What is parquet flooring?
Parquet flooring is a type of wooden flooring made from small blocks or pieces of solid wood or engineered wood. The word parquet comes from the French term “parqueterie” which means a collection of small pieces of wood.
Parquet floors have existed since the 16th century, when they were first introduced in the grand palaces of France. Initially, parquet floors were designed to replace marble floors which required special care. Several other parquet floor installation patterns that are popular include the herringbone pattern, chevron pattern, brick pattern, basketweave pattern, and mosaic pattern.
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