I just had new vinyl flooring installed in my kitchen.
The old vinyl had yellowing underneath three rugs. They were braided rugs. Today I purchased new rugs with rubberized backing, and now a friend told me she had yellowing on her vinyl due to rubberized backing.
Can anyone tell me what type of rugs I need for a viny floor?
Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks.
Corinne
Any rubber or plastic can interact with the flooring and the plasicisers in it. There are no rugs in my kitchen for that reason. Even a braided rug can have dyes that may interact over time. Ed snipped-for-privacy@snet.net
Ed, I figured it must be the dye as it relates to my braided rugs. I just cannot imagine not having a few throw rugs in the kitchen. Especially during the winter, as it is so cold here.
Many thanks.
Cor> Cor>
How about white rugs?
Rubberized or plastic-backed rugs are probably far safer than free-floating(!) Is it the vinyl that has changed color, or do you use waxes/polishes on your floor? Having had one experience with stripping old wax from a quite small kitchen floor, I opted for clean, not waxed. The only rug I have is a small wool one that comes into use seasonally and is frequently moved around. I've never noticed any discoloration.
Exactly, the vinyl has changed in color. I have never waxed, or put anything on this floor except for alittle soap and water.
Thanks.
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