Aurora II

Glued down to a smooth, flat, prepared floor, so it's one seamless surface with no floating movement or hollow sound. The floor underneath has to be properly levelled first, because thin vinyl shows any bumps.

Before it goes down, we check the screed is solid, level and dry, and repair or level it where needed, so the vinyl has a smooth base.

For the first 48 hours or so, while the glue cures, just sweep or vacuum: no wet cleaning and no heavy furniture.

After that, sweep or vacuum (beater bar off) to get rid of grit, and damp-clean when needed with a microfibre mop, a vinyl floor cleaner and very little water. Don't use steam cleaners, polish, wax, "mop and shine" products, ammonia or dishwashing liquid. Use felt pads under furniture, soft castors on chairs, and mats without rubber backing (rubber can stain vinyl).