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Sustainable flooring comparison: vinyl vs. CERAMIN®

Sustainable floor coverings at a glance

Vinyl flooring has been one of the most popular resilient floor coverings for many years. It is widely used, offers a wide variety of designs and is easy to maintain. However, more and more people are questioning the sustainability and health benefits of this type of flooring – and are looking for alternatives.

CERAMIN is a healthy alternative, a PVC-free floor covering that sets new standards in terms of environmental friendliness, durability and recyclability.

Vinyl flooring – the established classic

Advantages:

  • Wide range of designs (wood look, tile look, stone look)
  • Elastic and warm-to-the-feet covering
  • Water resistant, suitable for kitchen and bathroom use
  • Easy to clean and robust

 

Disadvantages:

  • Often contains Chlorine and plasticiserswhich can outgas over time
  • Low recyclability, mostly hazardous waste
  • Manufacture from fossil raw materials

CERAMIN – the sustainable alternative

CERAMIN is a modern floor covering made from mineral fillers and high-quality polymers, completely free of chlorine, plasticisers and PVC, and 100% recyclable. It offers many impressive advantages:

Advantages:

  • Healthy living & low emissions – no chlorine or plasticisers
  • Recyclable – material cycle is closed
  • Extremely robust & waterproof – suitable for all living areas
  • Design variety – from wood to tile look
  • Quick and easy installation – click or glue

Suitable floor types for barrier-free living

Criterion Vinyl floor CERAMIN flooring
Material PVC with plasticisers PVC-free, mineral
Sustainability low, often not recyclable very high, completely recyclable
recycling hardly possible 100% recyclable
Healthy living potential emissions low emissions, healthy living
design variety high high
Relocation simply Very simple, even XXL
Areas of application all rooms including wet rooms all rooms including wet rooms

Conclusion: Familiar meets innovative

Vinyl will probably remain one of the most popular floor coverings for a long time to come – but CERAMIN is an exciting, sustainable alternative for anyone who values PVC-free products, healthy living and recyclability.

With CERAMIN, you are making a conscious choice – choosing a floor covering that not only looks good, but also scores highly in terms of environmental friendliness and health.

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