Thursday, September 10, 2015

Different Flooring Types In The Past 100 Years: Problems & Solutions




Flooring gives essence to your space and sets a comforting environment at your residence or work place. In the past one century, it has witnessed a sea change in its types, textures, colors, quality and more, thus becoming better and more appealing with every modification. From clay tile, rubber, linoleum or cork used at the dawn of the century to asphalt and vinyl flooring in the mid, to the eco-friendly and VOC frenzy floorings of the modern times, much has changed throughout these decades.

Flooring problems 

Each of these types accompanied distinctive plus points appeal as well as drawbacks. The most prominent of these demerits include as below:

·     Vinyl: Most of the vinyl floor tiles dating back to 1950’s contained asbestos, a toxic material, which could cause life-threatening effects.

·       Ceramic tiles: These floor coverings kept the construction industry worldwide busy, thanks to its glazed surface. However, improper installation often lead to missing grout in the joins, hence making way for the moisture to creep in between the tiles.

·         Concrete floors: Like all other floor types, the durable and energy efficient concrete floors also own certain demerits like their hard surface that could injure people. Moisture is another common problem that could affect these floors. 

While the other problems hold distinct solutions, an instant remedy to moisture in the flooring is certified moisture testing. If you approach a reputed service provider to test your floor for moisture content, chances for long lasting flooring can become brighter.