What Is Rigid Vinyl

Xcel s rigid vinyl pvc print film maintains high aesthetic qualities gauge control and dimensional stability.

What is rigid vinyl.

As you explore our rigid core options here are a few things it may be helpful to know. Calendered scuff resistant and press polished grades available. In standard sheet vinyl and vinyl tiles the base layer is usually fiberglass which is then coated in pvc vinyl and a plasticizer. Rigid vinyl film pvc film is a thermoplastic polymer used in construction food and non food packaging signage and bank gift or loyalty cards.

A rigid core vinyl will be a solid plank that has less pliability giving it a sturdy feel to install and under foot. An improvement on traditional vinyl rigid core is an engineered product with a rigid core construction for added stability and because it s a solid plank it has less flexibility than regular vinyl. Lifeproof vinyl plank flooring is a budget friendly waterproof rigid core evp engineered vinyl plank sold exclusively at home depot for between 2 69 and 3 99 per sq ft. The difference is that bamboo is more sustainable and greener than wood.

Cali vinyl pro is an spc or stone polymer core line. Cali vinyl plus has a bamboo and polymer core bpc. Pvc is known for its excellent flame retardance strength and impact resistance. Over this multiple wear layers are applied along with a layer of no wax polyurethane.

Recycled vinyl is in reality a mix of vinyl and any other materials that might have been mixed with it as part of the previous waste stream. Vinyl flooring is a 100 percent synthetic material. It s constructed of three to four layers including the wear layer that protects the planks from scratches and stains a thin layer of vinyl. That is to say there is no standard that says only pure pvc can be recycled.

Examples of waste that is often incorporated in recycled vinyl are old tires power lines and even copper wires. Rigid vinyl s easy processing characteristics including ease of print with wide format flatbed inkjet printers make it a great choice for point of purchase signage shelf danglers gift and membership cards and many other applications. Rigid core vinyl flooring is an engineered vinyl floor that has an enhanced rigid core construction for dimensional stability. Our quality control surface consistency and uniformity help reduce any variances thereby making it easier to run on press.

The resulting sheet is printed and embossed with a surface print layer.