Made in Belgium, Beauflor sheet vinyl flooring offers an attractive finish across a wide range of popular natural looks with benefits for the developer and tenant alike. For the housing association, it’s cost-effective, fast to install and durable helping to deliver value throughout its life cycle. Tenants benefit from a homely and comfortable floor that’s hygienic, easy to maintain, safe to walk on and which has the potential to support their feeling of wellbeing.
When managing tight budgets and high expectations, selecting the right flooring is critical. Sheet vinyl flooring offers a uniquely cost-effective solution, balancing low total cost of ownership with performance, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
Sheet vinyl is faster and less labor-intensive to install compared to modular products such as LVT (luxury vinyl tiles) or laminate. It can often be fitted over existing substrates with minimal preparation, reducing subfloor work and installation times. New glue-free installation options further lower costs by eliminating adhesives and associated drying times.
High-quality sheet vinyl typically offers a service life of 10–15 years under normal residential conditions. Its resilience against wear, scuffing, and water ingress means fewer repairs and less frequent full-floor replacements, essential for social housing stock management where unit turnover and budget predictability are key.
Durability is a critical requirement for social housing flooring, where heavy foot traffic, varied household needs, and long maintenance cycles are the norm. Sheet vinyl flooring meets these demands exceptionally well, offering proven performance advantages that extend the lifetime of the investment.
Sheet vinyl is engineered to endure constant use. Thanks to its wear layer it resists scuffs, scratches, and daily abrasion. In high-occupancy social housing settings, this reduces visible wear and helps maintain an attractive appearance for many years.
Sheet vinyl is usually installed in large, continuous sheets with minimal seams. Fewer joints mean fewer weak points where dirt, moisture, or damage can take hold, significantly reducing the risks of floor failure compared to modular flooring solutions like tiles or planks.
As housing providers increasingly focus on sustainable building practices, sheet vinyl flooring offers a range of environmental and practical advantages that contribute to greener, more responsible housing projects.
Certain types of sheet vinyl can be fully recycled at the end of their life, preventing them from ending up in landfill. As recycling infrastructures improve, housing providers who specify recyclable flooring today are future-proofing their projects for tomorrow’s circular economy demands.
High-quality sheet vinyl products are certified for low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions, contributing to better indoor air quality, a key factor in sustainable, healthy homes. Products that meet standards like AgBB, FloorScore® or Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold show strong compliance with these demands.
Our products meet rigorous health and safety standards, providing peace of mind and well-being for all residents. By proactively choosing compliant, certified solutions, you not only reduce risks and potential liabilities but also create safer, healthier homes for the long term.
Sheet vinyl products are available with slip-resistant surfaces, helping to reduce the risk of slips and falls which is particularly important in kitchens, bathrooms, and entranceways. Floors with rated slip resistance (such as R10 or higher under DIN standards) can help providers comply with safety requirements and safeguard vulnerable tenants, including the elderly and children.
Some vinyl floors are designed with acoustic backing layers, which help reduce impact sound transmission between floors. Reducing noise supports tenant wellbeing and can contribute to meeting acoustic performance standards set for residential housing projects.
The beauty of using sheet vinyl versus other floor types in housing extends beyond the practical. Thanks to its huge spectrum of designs, you can create attractive, homely interiors while adhering to strict budget guidelines. With true-to-life options that imitate wood, stone, or mineral looks, sheet vinyl can elevate spaces while staying affordable and practical.
Attractive, thoughtfully designed floors help turn a basic living space into a true home. Warm colors, natural textures, and modern patterns create environments where residents feel comfortable, valued, and proud which leads to higher tenant satisfaction and stronger communities.
A well-designed floor immediately elevates the overall appearance of a property. Even on a tight budget, smart flooring design choices can create the impression of a higher-quality living environment, helping housing providers improve tenant retention and reduce turnover costs.
Our dedicated team can help you to develop a sheet vinyl flooring specification for your social housing. They will work with you to identify the flooring needs and develop a specification of Beauflor sheet vinyl floors to provide a cost-effective and durable solution that plays its part in a safe, good quality home.
