--- title: Vinyl vs Linoleum description: Understand why vinyl performs better than linoleum. image: https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-4.png --- [![Polysales_Logo_FullColour](https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/Polysales_Logo_FullColour.png)](https://www.polysales.com/) - [WHY VINYL](https://www.polysales.com/why-vinyl/) - PRODUCTS - [PRODUCTS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-products/) - [ROLLING REGULARS](https://www.polysales.com/rolling-regulars/) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-solutions/) - [PROJECTS](https://www.polysales.com/featured-projects/) - [NEWS](https://info.polyflor.co.za/news) - [MEET THE TEAM](https://www.polysales.com/about-us/) [CONTACT](https://www.polysales.com/contact-us/) Flooring # Vinyl vs Linoleum Understand why vinyl performs better than linoleum. [Prema Charnock](https://info.polysales.com/news/author/prema-charnock) Aug 23, 2021 --- [![Untitled design (3)-4](https://info.polysales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-4.png?width=868&name=Untitled%20design%20(3)-4.png)](https://www.polyflor.co.za/creating-clean-spaces/) The resilient flooring category, home to the three product types namely rubber, linoleum and vinyl, sees vinyl flooring command a market dominating 85% market share across Europe. It's no wonder why it is so widely used in South Africa, as vinyl flooring provides a high performance, cost effective, low maintenance, long-life solution. Polyflor vinyl flooring also performs well environmentally and when compared to linoleum the results are impressive. The fairest way to make enviromental comparisons is to fully compare and understand the product from the different stages of its life cycle as everything has an environmental impact one way or another – even vinyl and linoleum!  ### BRE and EPD assessments cover the entire product’s life cycle, from cradle to grave, helping ever discerning specifiers evaluate and compare on a like for like basis. Vinyl and linoleum are both extremely durable and can last up to 25 years (and even longer as it has been proven). However Polyflor vinyl is 100% fit for purpose and compromises do not have to be made to obtain a sustainable product. ### While both products are durable commercial flooring options, vinyl flooring from Polyflor offers a few more performance features to help keep floors looking newer and performing for longer. In summary, no resilient flooring is completely without environmental impact and both vinyl and linoleum floor coverings are processed, manufactured products with environmental impacts. On the basis of this, vinyl is very much comparable with linoleum but further comparisons must be accounted for including fire safety, maintenance, increased use areas and slip resistance, choice of styles and feature designs as well as cost (initial outlay and on going cost of maintenance and subsequent replacement) – all of which, Polyflor vinyl has to be preferential to linoleum.   ![Vinyl vs Flooring visual guide](https://www.polyflor.ca/usercontent/internal_vinylvslino_2020211.jpg) --- If you enjoyed our insights on the benefits of vinyl flooring and how to keep your floors clean and safe, take a look at our insights on our [**creating clean spaces page.**](https://www.polyflor.co.za/creating-clean-spaces/cleanability/) **[![Creating Clean Spaces](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2749413/15de10ff-02b5-46c4-b7b6-1fc96d50185a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2749413/15de10ff-02b5-46c4-b7b6-1fc96d50185a)** --- ##### **CARING ABOUT HYGIENE AND SAFETY** At Polyflor SA we know how daunting it can be to re-evaluate what you have always done when choosing floors, but we care about keeping people safe and aim to be part of the solution. We can conduct a [comprehensive needs analysis](https://polyflor-co-za-2749413.hs-sites.com/contact-us?__hstc=263924883.6672d8d71584d06a7c78e9581fe0cf96.1615790516749.1620131742907.1620135821649.49&__hssc=263924883.3.1620135821649&__hsfp=1627031933) of your property to ensure your vinyl flooring meets your need. Polyflor [vinyl flooring has set the standard in the healthcare environment](https://info.polyflor.co.za/news/why-you-should-consider-vinyl-sheeting-video), so you can rest assured knowing it can provide those same benefits in your commercial, educational or retail space. 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