10 Benefits of Quality High End Resilient Flooring (HERF)

Good quality high end resilient flooring (HERF) products benefits home owners into many areas, in particularly these ten unique benefits: 

1. 100% Waterproof 

Its highly waterproof feature of high end resilient flooring (HERF) makes it easier and recommended to be also installed in wet areas such as the kitchen, basements, restaurants and etc.

2. 100% termite proof 

Good quality high end resilient flooring is made up of material that has no wood fibre contact; what is means to the home owners is that HERF can be installed in areas without worrying about termites. Especially for home owners that stayed near forested areas such as the Bukit Timah and MacRitchie areas in Singapore context.

3. Easy installation & replacement 

Good quality high end resilient flooring can be easily installed as well as replaced. In countries like America and Europe, the product is marketed as a D.I.Y product. The ease of installation makes cost of renovation relatively lower and less complex compared to conventional wood or laminate flooring installation.

4. Good Sound Insulation

Good quality HERF has high density and it has no floating feel. What it means to the home owner is that the flooring will give a firm and study feel when stepped on; on top of that, it has no hollow sound too; so it gives both the look and feel of a real wood flooring as compared to laminate flooring.

5. High Slip Resistance 

Good quality high end resilient flooring (HERF) is tested and manufactured for having strong slip resistant properties. Ask the seller for test certificates to check if the flooring has at least a R9 Standard to determine good slip resistant properties.

7. No Underlay or Profiles Required

Good quality high end resilient floor (HERF) is installed in a direct overlay system which requires no underlay or profiles like laminate flooring. It uses a patented click locking system that uniquely joint the flooring is an easy manner, thus giving the flooring a neater look.

8. Wood Alike Features

Good quality HERF has emboss registered finish which give the flooring a true touch wood feel with beveled edges. In this way, home owners can have the luxury and durability of wood flooring without spending over the budget.

9. Extended lifespan

High end resilient flooring can be reusable; what it means to the home owners is that they can "bring" along their existing flooring to another place even after dismantle. Such extended lifespan makes it environmentally friendly and it also helps the home owners to save costs in the long run.

10. High Performance

Good quality high end resilient flooring has various high performance standard such as fire resistance and impact resistance. It gives a light cushion effect for added safety so as to lessen the chance of impact during falls especially when the home has young children and elderly. Due to its material composite, the flooring is odourless with convincing test report such as low in VOCs. That means when it is installed in enclosed areas for long period, it is still okay. 

Quality Lasts!

At the end of the day, when it comes to shopping for flooring whether it is HERF, laminate flooring or wood flooring. It is important to look for quality of the material so that the flooring can last longer and better at home for a longer time!