A buying guide to sheet vinyl

Why vinyl suits wet rooms

Sheet vinyl is a single, fully waterproof surface. In smaller kitchens and bathrooms it can often be laid with no seam at all, which means there is nowhere for water to find its way underneath. That single detail is why it remains the most common choice for both rooms.

Roll widths and seams

Like carpet, sheet vinyl is manufactured in a fixed roll width and priced by the ordered area rather than the floor area alone. A room wider than the roll in both directions needs a seam, which our estimator flags before you book a measure, not after.

Cushioned or firm backing

A cushioned backing feels softer underfoot and is more forgiving on tired legs standing at a kitchen counter. A firmer backing wears a little more predictably in high-traffic commercial-style settings, though for a home kitchen or bathroom the cushioned options in our range cover the vast majority of households well.

What the home measure adds

The home measure confirms exactly where any seam would run, checks the subfloor is flat enough for a smooth finish, and turns the estimate into a written price before anything is booked.