Plain Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring can be fitted in two ways: loose lay or fully stuck. The type of vinyl and the type and size of the room will dictate which fitting method you use. Foam-backed vinyl can be loose laid up to 12sqm and felt-backed vinyl over 12sqm, depending on the quality. The best thing about fitting vinyl flooring is that it doesn't need underlay; instead, you spray adhesive around the edges of the vinyl (loose lay) or use spread adhesive on the subfloor itself (fully stuck) to fix it into place. One can of spray adhesive covers approximately 10sqm.

Prior to fitting, it's best to leave your roll of vinyl indoors where it can adapt to the room temperature before being unrolled. We can arrange fitting if you need us to - just request this service when you place your order.

Whilst pretty similar in appearance, the difference between lino flooring and vinyl is in the way they are made. Vinyl sheet flooring is made in layers using more modern production methods and more robust materials. Linoleum is made from a mixture of renewable materials and the design is embedded throughout - a bit like a stick of rock - so the pattern may disappear or fade in heavy traffic areas. Lino isn't completely water-resistant and will start to curl up at the edges if it comes into contact with any water.

Both vinyl and lino are a hardwearing and affordable flooring choice, but vinyl is the better option because of its range of designs, water-resistance, flexibility, and durability. Take a look at our vinyl flooring at your nearest store or explore the range online.

We stock a huge range of vinyl designs, from simple grey and white vinyl, to incredibly detailed patterns like marble, art deco, and vintage ceramic tiles. Our vinyl flooring prices start from £18.99m², while our top of the range, luxury embossed vinyl with a thick felt backing for extra comfort is £27.99m². So, based on a 3x3m room and a £18.99 vinyl plus £60.75 for fitting, the total cost of a new vinyl floor would be less than £235, which also includes spray adhesive for a perimeter fix and a door bar.

Our flooring experts will be able to talk you through all the costs involved in buying and installing vinyl flooring when you visit us in store or book a home visit, but there's also a handy vinyl flooring cost calculator on all of our vinyl product pages to give you an estimate of how much your floor will cost (excluding fitting).

Preparing your subfloor is key to getting the best performance out of your new vinyl flooring. Before vinyl can be laid, you need to make sure your subfloor is dry, smooth, structurally sound, and free from debris. Take a look at our guide on how to prepare your subfloor for more info.

If you're not sure of the condition of your subfloor, we can assess it for you during a home visit or when we do our measurement checks. If it turns out your subfloor needs repairing or replacing, we can provide you with a quote, and arrange this additional service with independent fitters if you’re happy to go ahead.

Vinyl is a water-resistant, flexible floor covering made from durable materials and usually backed with foam or felt – this is great because it means you usually don’t need to buy additional underlay to go underneath it! It can come in a variety of different designs, from tile-effect to wood-effect, and with plenty of patterns too, which means it can give you the effect of solid wood or tiles at a fraction of the cost. There’s plenty more information on vinyl in our ‘what is vinyl’ flooring guide.