Cushion Flooring Derby

Cushion flooring, or cushioned vinyl, is sheet vinyl with a foam layer built in beneath the decorative and wear layers. If you prioritise comfort and softness underfoot, it's the obvious choice. Unlike harder floors such as tiles or wood, it gives a little as you walk on it, which suits rooms where you stand for long periods, such as kitchens and utility rooms.

It also takes the edge off a fall, which is part of why it gets specified in bathrooms and in homes where an older or less steady person lives, and it deadens sound, which is worth having in an upstairs room or a flat.

Moisture resistance: vinyl resists water well, so it suits bathrooms, utility rooms and any room prone to spills or humidity.

Low maintenance: a smooth, non-porous surface that sweeps and mops clean, and resists scratches, stains and everyday wear.

Design choice: the same wide range as standard vinyl, from classic wood looks to vibrant tile designs.

Cost: considerably cheaper than hardwood or natural stone, and only slightly more than standard vinyl, so it's an easy upgrade when comfort matters.

The foam layer that makes cushioned vinyl comfortable also makes it softer, so heavy furniture and point loads can leave indentations. Felt pads or wider feet under heavy items help, and it's worth mentioning any very heavy furniture or appliances when we quote so we can recommend a suitable thickness.

The floor underneath matters more too. A cushioned floor follows the shape of what's beneath it, so dips and lumps show through, and where there are gaps or open joints the vinyl can be damaged from below. We can screed or overboard the existing floor to give a flat, continuous base, and where a timber floor is bouncing or sagging we can replace boards or joists first.

Part of what keeps cushioned vinyl affordable is that it's one of the easier floors to fit. It can often go over an existing floor such as concrete, plywood or ceramic tiles, provided that floor is flat and sound, which saves the cost and mess of lifting the old one.

We template the room so the sheet matches its shape, seal seams where a room is larger than a single width, and finish the edges and thresholds neatly. We'll fit cushioned vinyl you've bought yourself too.