Opinions on 'Rhinofloor'? Or anything similar/better?

zebidee1

Is Rhinofloor sheet vinyl (not vinyl tiles) all it's cracked up to be? The one I saw had a 20yr guarantee.

We've agonised over tiles v's wood floor v's vinyl for so long now, it's getting to be my only topic of conversation. :rolleyes: Anyway, we've decided that for our family at the moment, the most practical kitchen flooring is definitely vinyl. Once [strike]we get shot of our disgusting, dirty, outdoor, football playing, bike repairing offspring[/strike] our cherubs leave home, I shall have a lovely solid wood floor, but until then it's going to be vinyl.

It's just finding the best one. I'm looking for quality, not cheapness as I think it's false economy to buy cheaper vinyl.

Any opinions or suggestions please?

adandem

I've never really heard of it but tbh but when we used to have vinyl, we didn't have really expensive stuff and it always lasted quite well. The only problems I had was pulling out the fridge or washer to clean behind and it ripped once or twice.
If you don't want it to last forever I wouldn't go overboard on the cost but not sure how much Rhino floor is?

Dobiesmon

Hi
I have also been looking and had a man round saw it in the co-op but I have 3 Dobermanns and asked if it would stand up to them he said yes he has sold it to other people with dogs ,
but it feels quite warm underfoot and only the front room has to be boarded out as the hall is solid

moonrakerz

I have just put Rhinofloor in my (new) bathroom. It is reasonably thick and warm to walk on and of course it is very easy to clean. I am quite happy with it.
We did spend a lot of time looking at all the alternatives so it was a reasonably well thought out decision.

One disadvantage with (any) vinyl is that the colour/pattern is in the top layers so if you damage it you will have a white "scar". Good old-fashioned Lino doesn't have this problem as the whole thickness of the material is coloured . But Lino doesn't feel as good underfoot.

You can get samples:

http://www.armstrong.com/resflreu/eu1/rhinofloors/uk/gb/

ka7e

One disadvantage with (any) vinyl is that the colour/pattern is in the top layers so if you damage it you will have a white "scar".

My friendly carpet/vinyl fitter says the more expensive vinyls have a "deeper" print - meaning surface damage won't show so much. Obviously deep gouges will!
I've seen pieces of vinyl flooring on Ebay that seem much cheaper than my local supplier. Tarkett seems to be popular (as well as Rhinofloor), but it's difficult to judge if one is better than the other. I have had some type of "cushionfloor" in my kitchen and hall for nearly 20 years and it has definitely lost it's bounce over the years and is looking a bit sad. But for a flooring that has withstood kids, cats, and dogs for so long, it has been great value.

moonrakerz

ka7e wrote: »

My friendly carpet/vinyl fitter says the more expensive vinyls have a "deeper" print - meaning surface damage won't show so much. Obviously deep gouges will!

A permanent marker in a matching colour does a good repair !