As with everything in life, you get what you pay for, which is the same with flooring. Quality vinyl sheet flooring and laminate flooring is expected to last between 20-30 years if it installed correctly and then properly cared for.

Many who are looking to save money look at the low end vinyl, which is relatively thin with a shallow wear layer on top of a vinyl or felt baking. A pattern is printed on its surface, the top layer is clear vinyl. It may seem brittle or stiff and could be subject to breaking or tearing. Its life expectancy is relatively short — usually less than ten years depending on the amount of traffic. As the quality is so low it can often cost more in the long-term, as you are not just paying for the floor several times over, but you will also need to pay for the fitting.