Two basic types of vinyl floors are currently used in homes and commercial settings.
Printed - The most commonly used vinyl flooring, it is also known as rotogravure. This type of vinyl is produced just as the name would suggest: the pattern is printed onto the vinyl surface and then the wear layer is applied to that. Because this is an easier material to work with, printed floors are available in 12' and 6' widths.

Inlaid - A harder, more durable vinyl floor, this type is produced by using a series of templates to create the pattern and actual vinyl chips to build up the floor. Since this is thicker and harder, inlaid floors are available in 6' widths only.

Two types of wear layers are used in vinyl floors.
Vinyl - Vinyl is the standard wear layer for base-grade vinyl floors. Although this is considered a no-wax floor, it should be given an occassional polish to give the floor a shine.

Urethane - Urethane is the upgrade wear layer for vinyl floors and highly scuff-resistant floor that is easier to care for. Weekly cleaning with a no-rinse floor cleaner is all most urethane floors require.