Scratches, Indentations and Surface Abrasions

Scratches go across plank joints

Locally caused scratches

Scratch resistant does not mean scratch proof

Abrasions

scratch

Abrasions

Scratches

Something dragged across the floor

Scratches

Something dragged across the floor

This protector will damage any floor

Protector has shifted and ineffective

The felt protector is useless

Protectors need periodic replacement

Broken chair protector

Plastic protectors can damage hard surface flooring

Improper chair protector can damage flooring

Hard plastic casters can damage hard surface flooring

Chairs with small point loads causing indentations

SPC indentation from chairs

SPC indentation

bottom of chairs causing indentation

What you need to know

Vinyl floor covering material can have a protective factory-applied urethane coating which can be is highly resistant to scratches, certain stains, and abrasions, however, it is not indestructible. All surfaces including plastic/vinyl, glass, concrete, wood, laminate, tile, or even steel can scratch, scuff, abrade or mar when something sharp or abrasive is drawn across the surface. Dull or non-abrasive objects can also cause scuffs and scratching of vinyl flooring.

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