We are renovating our tennis clubhouse, and tiles are no longer desired because the tennis sand gets stuck in the grout and is difficult to sweep out. Now someone has suggested glued vinyl flooring, which is reportedly resistant, costing 30 €/m² (approximately 2.80 USD/ft²) including installation. As is often the case with clubs, many people are involved in the discussion, everyone knows someone, but no one really has expertise. Are there any experiences here regarding the durability of this flooring in the kitchen, lounge, storage room, and toilets—no showers?
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nordanney17 Dec 2019 14:57Well, sand on the floor being walked over by many people acts like sandpaper on the floor. You can imagine the rest...
I have no idea, so I’m asking. The supplier claims that if the abrasion class is correct, there will be no problems. But that doesn’t help me if they go bankrupt tomorrow or if I have to argue with them about whether 5 scratches are covered by the warranty or only starting from 10. There are about 15-20 people coming and going per day.
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nordanney17 Dec 2019 15:43Grundbuch schrieb:
I have no idea, so I’m asking.Never used sandpaper before? For me, anything other than tiles would be a no-go. Just test the vinyl first. Take a handful of sand, sprinkle it on a sample piece, and scrub it vigorously with your feet. If it stays scratch-free, go ahead and buy it. If not, take my advice.B
boxandroof17 Dec 2019 17:17There are very durable vinyl options available. For example, our baker uses it in the customer area, where hundreds of people walk and queue daily, both in summer and winter.
Ours still looks like new, utility costs 23/33/42. It is also located directly in the hallway at the entrance, exposed to dirt from shoes. It may also be because it has a textured appearance and feel that makes dirt less visible. Upstairs, we have vinyl with a harder surface where scratches are probably more likely. At one point, a brick fell on it, causing two small chips – but the damage is definitely less severe than it would likely be on tiles.
Just order a few samples. However, a lot of sand over time is certainly not beneficial.
Check with companies experienced in commercial areas to see what they recommend.
Ours still looks like new, utility costs 23/33/42. It is also located directly in the hallway at the entrance, exposed to dirt from shoes. It may also be because it has a textured appearance and feel that makes dirt less visible. Upstairs, we have vinyl with a harder surface where scratches are probably more likely. At one point, a brick fell on it, causing two small chips – but the damage is definitely less severe than it would likely be on tiles.
Just order a few samples. However, a lot of sand over time is certainly not beneficial.
Check with companies experienced in commercial areas to see what they recommend.
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