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Homogeneous flooring and heterogeneous flooring are two main types of PVC flooring, and they differ in structure, performance, and application. Here are the key differences:

1. Structural Differences:

Homogeneous Flooring: This type of flooring is made of the same material throughout the entire structure (from the surface to the base), usually a single type of PVC resin. The color and pattern are consistent throughout the floor. Its advantage is that if the surface wears out, the underlying layers remain the same color and pattern, making it more durable and suitable for high-traffic areas and environments that require long-term use.

Heterogeneous Flooring: This type consists of multiple layers, usually with a thicker top layer made from a PVC or a polymer blend, supported by a backing and substrate layers. The top layer typically features colors, patterns, or textures, while the lower layers provide additional support and comfort. Its structure is more complex, making it suitable for areas with higher aesthetic, comfort, and soundproofing requirements.

2. Durability and Maintenance:

Homogeneous Flooring: Due to its uniform material composition, this flooring is highly durable and abrasion-resistant, ideal for high-traffic, heavy-load environments such as hospitals, shopping malls, and industrial plants. If the surface is damaged, the color and pattern remain consistent, making the damage less noticeable.

Heterogeneous Flooring: The surface layer is thinner, and while it is more aesthetically pleasing, once the surface is worn, the underlying layers' color and pattern may differ, making the damage more visible. Maintenance can be more complex, especially in high-friction environments.

3. Applications:

Homogeneous Flooring: Ideal for places requiring high wear resistance, durability, and strong compressive strength, such as industrial workshops, hospitals, shopping malls, and sports venues. These areas often need long-term, high-frequency use with minimal tolerance for surface wear.

Heterogeneous Flooring: Better suited for environments where aesthetic appearance, comfort, and noise control are important, such as offices, schools, residential areas, and hotels. These spaces may not require the same level of wear resistance as homogeneous flooring but have higher demands for design and comfort.

Summary:

Homogeneous Flooring: Single-material structure, highly durable, suitable for high-traffic and high-wear environments, easy to maintain, ideal for industrial and commercial use.

Heterogeneous Flooring: Made of multiple layers, more aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, and soundproof, suitable for environments where appearance and comfort are more important, but more susceptible to wear and requires more complex maintenance.

The choice between these two types of flooring depends on the specific needs and conditions of the application environment.