RAV.FLOOR – Solid Vinyl Plank

Vinyl has always been a top choice in many leading industries due to its low cost, high performance levels and adaptability characteristics. Statistically, there is an approximate 6% increase in vinyl flooring application between 2011 and 2012. It is however important for consumers to discover the benefits and problems with vinyl plank flooring systems before making a decision.

ADVANTAGES

There are numerous advantages of choosing vinyl plank flooring over other flooring solutions. These are the advantages that resulted in the increasing popularity of vinyl products.

Cost Factor: RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Planks mimics the design and authenticity of natural hardwood while ensuring much cheaper cost than solid hard wood alternatives. Spotting the difference between RAV.FLOOR solid vinyl plank and real wood is difficult to the untrained eyes due to JOTTERWOOD adopting German technology on material, imprint and emboss.

Grain Design: JOTTERWOOD RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Planks has 15 uniquely crafted Ultra-Resilient Vinyl Grade wood grain designs which portrays realistic wood grain texture and rich colors. It consists of multi-wood grain designs for each color, preventing the repetition of the same grain patterns. 

Extremely Durable Resilient Flooring: Coated with a 0.5mm wear layer & UV protection, it has one of the most durable UV coating technology in the market, thus making RAV.FLOOR resilient vinyl flooring highly resistant to scratches, dents, bumps and stains Its composition also makes it extremely durable. RAV.FLOOR unique 7 layers construction is reinforced with fiber-glass which makes individual vinyl floor planks much more stable and compact. RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Planks are also 100% waterproof, highly sound absorbent, termite-proof and fire resistance.

Installation Innovation: RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Plank is easy and quick to install due to the patented German Click Technology Locking System.  It results in extremely seamless and tight joinery. It is recommended that a JOTTERWOOD certified installer does the installation. The RAV.FLOOR vinyl planks will be delivered to site 48 hours before installation to allow for acclimatization, preventing warping and distortion after installation. Vinyl Floor installation can typically be done within 1-2 working days, which is much faster than typical flooring solutions. Ultimately, less hassle. 

Reduced Waste Production: Unlike most flooring solution which requires hacking of existing finishing, RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Planks were designed to be laid over directly without the use of any adhesive. This reduces time taken for overall installation and overall cost (i.e. hacking and transportation of debris). It also allows for a much cleaner living environment while installation is ongoing especially in occupied facilities.

Comfort: Its revolutionary German embossing technique allows for realistic grain texture which, compared to conventional homogenous tiles, provides a sense of relatable texture. Secondly, RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl flooring 7-layers construction composition creates a comfortable underfoot versus typical hard flooring solution. It is warm-footing as compared to homogenous flooring and tiles, making it comfortable to walk on barefooted.

Maintenance: Vinyl flooring is typically very easy to maintain as it requires basic cleaning. RAV.FLOOR Vinyl Flooring is highly stain resistance making it very suitable for kitchens and households with children and/or pets.

DISADVANTAGES

Fading: While vinyl planks have been known to fade over time, RAV.FLOOR 5mm UV coating meant that its resilient flooring product will be less prone to the effect of UV rays, making it much more durable than typical marketed products.

Sub Floor Leveling: RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Planks is installed directly onto the subfloor layer. While it is more convenient for a house that requires new flooring solution, It also meant that attention has to be put in ensuring that the sub floor is perfectly level to prevent the distortion of floor planks after installation.

REVOLUTIONARY

One of the main concerns restricting the use of vinyl flooring is the release of harmful chemical by-products. JOTTERWOOD RAV.FLOOR solution is proud to say that its resilient flooring product uses 100% quality virgin vinyl resulting in its product being 100% Formaldehyde free.  

Despite vinyl product being non-biodegradable as of all plastic products, constant advances in recycling technology and its long life span (20 years residential warranty, 5 years light-commercial warranty) allows for the our vinyl flooring product to be 100% recyclable. 

JOTTERWOOD RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Plank is also certified by many international laboratories.

All in all, it is important to first weigh the pros and cons of vinyl flooring alternatives before deciding on its suitability. JOTTERWOOD however believes that its advantages outweighs the disadvantages, making RAV.FLOOR Solid Vinyl Plank an incredible viable option for housing flooring application. The cost factor is especially so, as our resilient flooring design is able to provide 15 unique realistic wood grain designs while being much cheaper than solid wood flooring solutions.