No type of flooring has evolved more than vinyl flooring in recent years. Whether you talk about the market value or innovations, vinyl flooring has outclassed all other flooring types.

Let’s discuss the market trends and innovations in vinyl flooring. This guide explains why vinyl flooring is the right choice for your home or commercial spaces.

Market Trends in Vinyl Flooring

The global market for vinyl flooring is growing with a positive trend. It means that vinyl is preferred as a flooring option not only in the UAE but worldwide. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2023 to 2030. It is expected to reach $73 billion by 2030. These figures are one of the highest compared to different flooring types. For example, the hardwood flooring industry is expected to reach USD 69 billion by 2032. Similarly, the marble flooring market is set to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2023 to 2030. These numbers clearly reveal that vinyl flooring has a high demand all over the world.

Worry not; if you are planning to install vinyl flooring at your home or office, you are making the right call.

Sustainable Vinyl Flooring Solutions

Many concerns have been raised about vinyl flooring’s sustainability and eco-friendliness. The use of VOCs during its manufacturing is worrisome, and many people don’t install vinyl flooring due to this reason.

The VOCs are typically released after installation for 2-3 days and then once the flooring gets old or starts to breakdown. This usually happens after 15 to 20 years, depending on the quality of flooring you have selected.

Amid all these concerns, sustainable and eco-friendly vinyl flooring is gaining special importance and a unique place. However, not all vinyl flooring is sustainable. Here are some checkpoints that ensure you only buy sustainable and eco-friendly vinyl flooring.

Raw Materials: Vinyl is made of salt (chloride) and oil (ethylene). Make sure that no harmful VOCs are used during the manufacturing and the entire process is eco-friendly. Check for quality assurance seals like ISO 14001 certified, EPA-approved (for American vinyl flooring), and other relevant certifications.

Manufacturing Process: Another feather in vinyl flooring’s cap is that it is manufactured using less energy compared to linoleum and ceramic floors. Unlike hardwood flooring, which comes from trees, you are not impact the environment. For vinyl flooring manufacturing, there is no need to mine mountains to extract marble and granite.

Packaging: Check that the flooring you are buying is packed in eco-friendly packaging and recyclable paper. This may seem trivial, but vinyl planks and tiles come in boxes, and you’ll need tens of boxes for one property. So, make sure you consider it too.

Installation: Most vinyl floors, but not all, require adhesives for installation. There are many varieties available on the market that can be installed while using adhesives or tapes. Some use solvent-free adhesives that are eco-friendly and made from biodegradable materials. Adhesive-free vinyl flooring is installed using locking mechanisms. The planks or tiles are interlocked on all the sides.

Recycling: It is quite difficult to recycle vinyl flooring. Removing the adhesive is tough and requires a lot of energy. This can be minimized by opting for adhesive-free vinyl floors. However, it still requires a lot of time, effort, and resources for recycling. This is one of the biggest drawbacks of using vinyl flooring, but the current trends and rapid advancement in the industry indicate that engineers and researchers will soon come up with an efficient way to recycle vinyl flooring.

Anti-microbial and Anti-Slip Vinyl Flooring

The biggest problem with other types of flooring, such as marble and tiles, is that they are slippery and don’t offer too much grip. The grip reduces even further when these floors are wet.

Another concern that was previously limited to hospitals and medical facilities but is a common household matter now is anti-microbial and anti-bacterial flooring.

Luckily, vinyl flooring perfectly satisfies both concerns.

Anti-microbial or anti-bacterial vinyl flooring is treated with special coatings that keep germs away. This coating is inside the planks and doesn’t remove when the flooring is mopped. It inhibits the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, mold, and mildew. The demand for this type of flooring has specifically increased after COVID-19. These floors are frequently installed in places like hospitals, schools, and children’s rooms.

Anti-slip vinyl flooring comes with textured surfaces that offer maximum grip and traction even when the floors are wet. The texture on the surface is effective in reducing falls in places like kitchens, bathrooms, and public areas where slipping is common.

Current Trends in Vinyl Flooring Designs

Vinyl flooring is well-received in the market due to its wide range of patterns and designs.

The common options in this realm include wood like and stone look vinyl flooring. The wood like options resemble high-end and luxurious hardwood flooring but with the added advantages of water resistance and low price. The common wood-like patterns available in vinyl flooring include maple, pine, oak, walnut, hickory, cherry, mahogany, and parquet.

The stone look vinyl flooring is much cheaper than ceramic tiles, marble, and granite floors. These floors are elegant and enhance the outlook of an area. However, they are costly compared to vinyl flooring. Vinyl flooring offers stone look designs like marble flooring, slate, travertine, limestone, granite, and ceramic tiles of various colors.

Apart from these looks, vinyl planks and tiles come in different patterns like grid, stagger, offset, diagonal, herringbone, weave, corridor, soldier, and quarter turn. These are different arrangements and patterns in which you can install vinyl flooring. Each has a unique look. Don’t forget to discuss the best option for your space with your flooring provider in Dubai.

Final Words

So now that you know the current market trends, innovations, and different design & patterns in vinyl flooring, it is time to take this discussion to a practical level. Dubai Flooring Company, DFC, one of the best flooring solutions providers in Dubai, is here to help.

We have a wide range of vinyl flooring sourced from the leading suppliers across the globe. Our dedicated and experienced team is here to offer unwavering support and give you unique ideas on how to proceed with your home or office flooring. Drop us a message and one of our representatives will get back to you as soon as possible.