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Felt Backed

Shop our collection of felt-backed vinyl flooring today. Felt back vinyl is the perfect option between carpets and wood flooring, as it delivers soft underfoot paired with the gorgeous look of real wood. 

Our felt-back vinyl has unrivalled stain and slip resistance, and it offers great noise reduction, making it perfect for every room in the house. Get your free quote online today or visit us in-store at 57 locations across the UK.

FAQs

  • Vinyl flooring is a durable floor covering that is made of layers using different synthetic materials. It’s designed to be extremely durable and functional and has excellent water-resistant properties. 


    It has become popular in recent years due to a wide choice of finishes that give the appearance of tile or real wood floors. 


    The main benefits of vinyl flooring are:


    • Water-resistant properties (making them great for bathrooms and kitchens).
    • Hard-wearing so they require much less maintenance and can last for many years.
    • They feel cushioned, which gives them a pleasant feeling when you walk across them.
    • They’re one of the most affordable flooring types sold in the UK.

  • Lino, or linoleum, is a type of vinyl flooring. While vinyl is made from synthetic materials, lino is made from natural materials like cork dust, pine resin, or sawdust. These materials are combined with linseed oil to form linoleum. 


    In terms of the difference, both vinyl and lino have the same level of durability and resistance. Some people feel like lino is slightly softer than vinyl. 


    Both types of flooring offer good slip resistance, making them ideal for humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

  • Vinyl is one of the most versatile flooring options and can be effectively used in pretty much every room.


    Due to the fact that they’re available in different colours and can take on the appearance of other materials like stone or wood, you can have them in any room.


    Just follow the links below to see our hand-picked selection of vinyl and lino flooring for each popular room:


    • Bathroom vinyl flooring
    • Kitchen vinyl flooring
    • Living room vinyl flooring
    • Bedroom vinyl flooring
    • Vinyl flooring for hallways
    • Dining room vinyl flooring

  • To go with our wide choice of vinyl flooring for rooms across your home, we have a huge collection of colours and styles.


    Our most popular colours are:


    • Grey
    • Black
    • Black and White
    • White
    • Pink
    • Green
    • Blue
    • Beige
    • Cream
    • Brown

    Alongside our colours, we’ve got specific styles to look at.


    Our stone-effect vinyl flooring is one of our most popular, as you can get the look of stone flooring for a much cheaper price.


    Wood-effect lino flooring is another top choice as it can mimic the look of real wood while adding water-resistant properties at a more affordable cost.


    Other top styles to choose from include:


  • Vinyl floors can be cleaned with a mop and warm water for normal cleaning. Vinegar may be added for a deeper clean. For ground-in dirt or stubborn stains, a few drops of dishwasher liquid can help to lift dirt. Vinyl floors should be cleaned thoroughly, and excess water should be mopped up.
  • Our vinyl flooring comes with a cushion backing to make it comfortable underfoot, which means underlay is not necessary. Floors do have to be relatively smooth before you have your new vinyl flooring fitted. Your local store will be able to come out and expertly measure and assess your current floor.
  • Both vinyl and laminate flooring are popular choices, and there is no clear winner. While laminate flooring tends to look more realistic to the materials it emulates and is a good choice for living rooms and bedrooms, vinyl is more water-resistant and likely better suited to kitchens and bathrooms. Vinyl flooring tends to be cheaper than laminate flooring.

Felt Backed Vinyl FAQ's

Felt-backed vinyl flooring is designed to withstand heavy use and does not rip or tear easily. It is designed using a combination of textile fibres that are durable and resistant to damage. The soft felt backing also makes this type of vinyl flooring soft underfoot with a comfortable, cushioned feel.

Depending on the area of the home, felt-backed vinyl can be a sensible flooring option with several advantages: 

  • Cushioned feel

Felt-backed vinyl is soft and comfortable to walk on with a cushioned, padded feel, making it a great choice for bathrooms and kitchens. 

  • Noise Reduction

Quieter environments like libraries and studies will benefit from the noise-reducing properties of felt-backed vinyl. 

  • Easy Installation

Felt-backed vinyl is a DIY-friendly, stable flooring option that is simple to cut and install. 

  • Durability

Resistant to moisture and hard-wearing, felt-backed vinyl is ideal for heavy-traffic areas like kitchens and hallways.

  • Versatile Designs

Felt-backed vinyl is available in a range of colours, patterns, and finishes, offering many options for various spaces and rooms. 

  • Cost-Effective Comfort

For homeowners on a budget, felt-backed vinyl is an affordable flooring solution compared to other types of flooring. 

As felt-back vinyl already comes with a soft, cushioned padding, underlay is not required when using this particular type of vinyl. That makes felt-back vinyl highly economical and affordable - an even more appealing option to budget-conscious buyers. 

Installing felt-backed vinyl is relatively straightforward and only requires basic DIY knowledge. However, we recommend you take advantage of our expert fitting services when installing felt-backed vinyl, you can contact one of our 57 UK stores to book a fitting appointment.
Felt-backed vinyl is used in many settings, both residential and commercial, for areas that have heavy foot traffic or need to be slip-resistant. That makes felt-backed vinyl a top choice for hallways, kid's rooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Its moisture-repelling properties mean that felt-backed vinyl is tolerant of spills and splashes and suitable for wet areas and places of high humidity.

Felt-Backed Vinyl Flooring Near Me

Check out our felt-backed vinyl flooring options in person by visiting one of our 57 UK stores today.  Find the nearest United Carpets and Bed store to your area and discover more about our vinyl flooring products today.