Architects and Designers Satisfaction with Vinyl Is Up 20 Percent

vinyl-surveySatisfaction with vinyl and vinyl applications is up over 20 percent since 2010 amongst architects and interior designers. According to a research study by Accountability Information Management, architects said that they are 15 percent more satisfied with vinyl today, and interior designers said they are 28 percent more satisfied.

From 2010 to 2015, satisfaction levels in the national online survey rose in several categories, from design/aesthetic appeal (up 16%) to “meets client needs” (up 24%) to sustainability (up 30%).  The survey is conducted every 5 years and, in 2015, included 427 architects, interior designers, construction management and facility managers that worked in government, design firms and corporate.

Sustainability is key.

Vinyl’s sustainability registered the greatest increase in satisfaction – up 30 percent. Architects and designers also said they are more satisfied with vinyl’s impact on the environment and its ability to meet their clients’ needs.

Architects and designers are generally very satisfied, and they are using vinyl building products, including flooring, wallcovering, and more. They use it because:

  • It’s durable and performs well over time.
  • It’s easy to maintain/clean.
  • It’s less expensive than many alternatives.
  • It does not rust or corrode.

Use of vinyl flooring is up according to the survey.  76% said they used vinyl flooring in 2010 as opposed to 82% in 2015.

For more information:

Vinyl Institute: www.vinylinfo.org

Resilient Floor Covering Institute: rfci.com