What causes vinyl to crack?
Vinyl, by nature, is a stiff product that is made soft and pliable by the addition of plasticizers. These plasticizers can migrate out of the vinyl due to a number of factors. If the vinyl does not have sufficient UV inhibitors, then harsh sunlight can rapidly dry out the plasticizers and cause the vinyl to crack. Quality vinyl is specially designed to cope with climate conditions, and many of them are actually used in the manufacture of boat cushions. Even so, it is best not to expose vinyl to prolonged sunlight. The other main factor causing vinyl to crack is the lack of attention to cleaning the vinyl after use. Body oils, perspiration, and massage oil residues will all draw the plasticizers out of the vinyl if they are allowed to dry on it.
Related Questions
- Ive heard that the corners of vinyl windows can crack or separate, allowing air or water to enter the home. Whats the best way to put vinyl windows together to avoid this problem?
- What Causes Bags Under the Eyes In the Morning and Brittle Nails That Crack Easily?
- Does Homeland vinyl chalk, fade, crack, or peel?
