Floor coverings made of various materials are used in homes, offices, business centers and even shopping centers. However, PVC is mostly preferred in floor coverings production. Known as PVC, it is a type of polymer produced from petroleum called Polyvinyl Chloride (polyvinyl chloride) and produced in petrochemical plants. PVC is a material with high security options in terms of sound and heat insulation and is also used in door and window construction.

According to the researches made in recent years, the use of PVC has been banned in the European Union countries since there are many findings threatening human health. However, contrary to our country, the PVC market is growing. Among the plastic types, PVC is the second most used plastic in the world. According to experts, human health is adversely affected by the additives in PVC. The vinyl chloride in it causes liver cancer.

PVC is widely used in floor coverings, as it is preferred because it is not easy to fire and cheap. However, there is a health risk for both workers working in production facilities and those using these products.

Another preferred material for floor coverings is floor coverings produced in the textile sector. These are carpet-like products produced on machines and covering the entire floor.

Tests and analyzes concerning PVC floor coverings in laboratories, abrasion test to determine thickness loss due to usage as applied to carpets for textile floor coverings, attrition test to determine general appearance changes depending on usage, elasticity and elongation test, fire resistance test or light testing to detect color changes under standard light sources.

These tests are carried out on the basis of current regulations and standards published by domestic and foreign organizations.