We have heard about the need to prevent carbon emissions. When we think of carbon, it might lead us to believe that carbon is something harmful to the universe. However, it is almost as ubiquitous as Oxygen and is a part of our everyday life. While it forms a substantial part of our bodies itself, it forms a part of many objects we encounter from flooring materials to gasoline.

Vinyl flooring has become very common due to its qualities such as low maintenance and striking appearances. A compound that is made from vinyl is poly vinyl fluoride which has the ability of reducing flammability, finding application in the interiors of airplanes and in solar panels.

Vinyl is a molecule that is made of carbon and hydrogen atoms. The accumulation of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi are eliminated in floors made of this material. Another advantage of vinyl is that it acts as a conductor of electric charges, thereby removing the effects of a buildup of static electricity. This feature makes it very ideal to be used in industries and IT environments. Floors can get a jaded appearance after a few years. Vinyl has the ability to radiate an unspoilt appearance for a long time. The risks of slipping are also very low with this material.Vinyl is resistant to moisture also. Looking at the aspect of slipping that some materials are prone to cause, new materials that remove this hazard have been fabricated, and fixed over the regular floors of stone. Materials are classified as being resistant to slips by measuring their coefficient of friction. This measure indicates a low risk for slipping if the value is higher than 0.36. When the value is below 0.25, there is a high risk of slipping. A rating by a German agency ranges from a label of R9 to R13 with the higher rating providing grips for slopes that are more than 35°.The roughness of a material has the ability to create a grip between it and the material of the footwear. The measure of the Surface micro-roughness called RZ can be measured using meters which probe the surface and detect the micro undulations that are a part of the material.

The traditional use of stones and wood has now got buttressed with many special materials which are able to provide the required functions making them highly reliable as against the risks that are present with an undressed floor. While these materials can provide benefits in the aspects of hygiene and grip, they might have constraints with respect to the chemicals that can be used to clean them. However, there are many cleaning materials that are suitable for all floors including rubber and vinyl. With vinyl, what customers get is a material that does not need much cleaning and the ordinary mop can accomplish all the cleaning needs. Any spill on the flooring needs to be cleaned immediately so that there are no permanent marks. Newer innovations in Vinyl have made the material impervious to stains and scratches.