Materials
There are two basic types of vinyl materials you should know about as well. The majority of vinyl floors literally have a photographic image that is printed on the material and protected by a wear layer.

The other type is vinyl with Inlaid ColorTM, which is an exclusive to Armstrong. Vinyl with Inlaid Color is built from the backing up, and involves the layering of millions of vinyl color granules, on top of one another, through hand-cut stencils. The result is a handcrafted look of extraordinary depth and richness of color.

Vinyl Sheet Flooring is manufactured in a continuous length in either 6’ or 12’ widths.Its primary advantage is that it is possible to install it with few, if any, seams. It creates an impervious surface throughout the entire area of a room. There are no crevices or cracks where moisture and dirt can collect. This makes resilient sheet flooring the ideal product choice in rooms where protection from water and other fluids is an everyday occurrence and necessity.

Coatings
Vinyl is available in three different types of wear layers. The vinyl no-wax wear layer is easy to clean and resists stains. Urethane-coated wear layers are the next step up. They are easier to clean and are more resistant to scratching than ordinary vinyl no-wax. The Armstrong CleanSweep wear layer is Armstrong's highest performing wear layer. The CleanSweep wear layer is best at scuff and scratch resistance, protects against staining, and has the longest lasting shine.