Based on classification-I flooring can be divided into two broad categories: non resilient and resilient.
Hard or Non resilient flooring resists denting because of its hardness. Examples of this type of flooring are marble and other types of stones, terrazzo, and ceramic tile.
Soft or Resilient flooring refers to those types made from materials that have a certain amount of cushiony effect. Impact will dent the flooring, but these impressions will more or less fade away as the material springs back to its natural shape. The more the dents disappear, the more resilient the flooring. Although no flooring is completely dent proof, resilient are able to withstand the high compressive shock like dents from furniture without suffering long term damage.
Examples of resilient flooring are wood, cork, rubber, vinyl and vinyl composition products.
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