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What’s the difference between Vinyl sheet and Vinyl tile flooring?

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What’s the difference between Vinyl sheet and Vinyl tile flooring?

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Vinyl tiles are usually manufactured by using either or both of the two processes which are melt-compounding and the calendering method. The first method subjects the ingredients to extremely high temperature, then molding the material into whatever the desired shape is. On the other hand, calendering mixes all the ingredients together and then enters it into a set of rollers which squeeze the material in different gauges. Finally, the tiles produced is given a coating to increase its abrasion and stain resistance. Vinyl sheets are manufactured by inputting a thin layer of liquid into the backing. The liquid is usually a mixture of vinyl resin, additives and plasticizer. The end-result is a multi-layered product which usually is made up of backing, vinyl foam core, decorative layer and clear vinyl layer. The whole product will then be entered into an oven where it will be treated with urethane. Patterns will then be inputted in the Vinyl sheets either by subjecting it to a printing met

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