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Hendrik0073 Nov 2016 14:33Hello everyone,
what exactly is the difference between these two options? Do they mean the same thing?
Best regards
what exactly is the difference between these two options? Do they mean the same thing?
Best regards
Hello "Hendrik007".
Your question can be answered as follows:
The term "design flooring" is not specifically defined anywhere. It is a general term in the flooring industry, comparable in construction to the term "building" or in vehicle technology to the term "vehicle."
A "design floor" can refer to a decorative screed, a custom coating made from reactive resins, a textile surface made from multicolored carpet tiles, and so on.
Vinyl, on the other hand, is a rather vague term, as well as a general description for all kinds of PVC floor coverings, whether in rolls, tiles, or planks.
Therefore, a design floor CAN be a PVC plank floor covering, but it does not have to be (since there are other flooring options available).
I hope I was able to provide you with a sufficient and satisfactory answer:
KlaRa
Your question can be answered as follows:
The term "design flooring" is not specifically defined anywhere. It is a general term in the flooring industry, comparable in construction to the term "building" or in vehicle technology to the term "vehicle."
A "design floor" can refer to a decorative screed, a custom coating made from reactive resins, a textile surface made from multicolored carpet tiles, and so on.
Vinyl, on the other hand, is a rather vague term, as well as a general description for all kinds of PVC floor coverings, whether in rolls, tiles, or planks.
Therefore, a design floor CAN be a PVC plank floor covering, but it does not have to be (since there are other flooring options available).
I hope I was able to provide you with a sufficient and satisfactory answer:
KlaRa
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Hendrik0073 Nov 2016 17:15Hello "KlaRa",
thank you very much to start with. However, I am still not much wiser. The term "design floor" is, of course, complete nonsense, but unfortunately quite common in floor covering marketing. My question was whether there is more behind the vinyl-like design floor than just regular vinyl flooring.
For example, what about the Neo2 from Classen, which is often included in this category?
thank you very much to start with. However, I am still not much wiser. The term "design floor" is, of course, complete nonsense, but unfortunately quite common in floor covering marketing. My question was whether there is more behind the vinyl-like design floor than just regular vinyl flooring.
For example, what about the Neo2 from Classen, which is often included in this category?
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Bieber08153 Nov 2016 18:05Hendrik007 schrieb:
whether there is more to the vinyl-style design flooring than regular vinyl flooring. I'm afraid not. Ultimately, products need to be compared and assessed individually.Hendrik007 schrieb:
What about, for example, the Neo2 from Classen, which is often grouped in this category? This flooring is said to be PVC-free, so it is not vinyl flooring (vinyl being short for polyvinyl chloride, PVC). Most likely, the decorative and wear layers are made of PP or PET; a quick search did not reveal the exact material from Classen. The core is a mineral in a polyolefin matrix (Ceramin®).Regarding the initial question: A design floor can be vinyl, but it does not have to be. Vinyl flooring can be design flooring, but it can also be called something else (our ancestors probably did not refer to sheet vinyl flooring as design flooring…).
Once again to "Hendrik007":
I had pointed out that the term "design flooring" is a general term. Whether or not you accept that does not change the fact. It cannot (to refer back to your original question) indicate any differences between the variants, as the terminology does not allow for a proper comparison. Another example: "wheels and rubber compound" (instead of design flooring and vinyl). You cannot compare those terms!
You currently ask: "My question was whether there is more behind the vinyl-like design flooring than just standard vinyl flooring."
There is no such thing as "vinyl-like" – it’s either PVC or not PVC. The "NEO2" is a polyolefin floor covering enriched with mineral fillers – thus not a PVC floor. This has been the case for 15 years!
Back to the main topic:
"Design flooring," when referring to resilient floor coverings, means plank-shaped strips with visually appealing décor. The décor is usually wood-look but can also imitate stone. The term "design flooring" was originally a marketing concept. Initially, it referred to screed compounds; about 10 years ago, it shifted towards resilient coverings. Design flooring is often also called unique flooring. Again, a vague umbrella term, but one that markets well....
Kind regards, KlaRa
I had pointed out that the term "design flooring" is a general term. Whether or not you accept that does not change the fact. It cannot (to refer back to your original question) indicate any differences between the variants, as the terminology does not allow for a proper comparison. Another example: "wheels and rubber compound" (instead of design flooring and vinyl). You cannot compare those terms!
You currently ask: "My question was whether there is more behind the vinyl-like design flooring than just standard vinyl flooring."
There is no such thing as "vinyl-like" – it’s either PVC or not PVC. The "NEO2" is a polyolefin floor covering enriched with mineral fillers – thus not a PVC floor. This has been the case for 15 years!
Back to the main topic:
"Design flooring," when referring to resilient floor coverings, means plank-shaped strips with visually appealing décor. The décor is usually wood-look but can also imitate stone. The term "design flooring" was originally a marketing concept. Initially, it referred to screed compounds; about 10 years ago, it shifted towards resilient coverings. Design flooring is often also called unique flooring. Again, a vague umbrella term, but one that markets well....
Kind regards, KlaRa
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