Disadvantages are possible shrinkage problems, as well as the material must be uncoiled and acclimated to room temperature 24 hours before installation. The thinness of the material can show wall irregularities, and forming corners is labor intensive.
Thickness hides many wall irregularities and top lip design helps base fit tightly against the wall.
Disadvantages to TPR is that is it more expansive than vinyl base, cuts and installs like vinyl and not like rubber, has the same shrinkage possibilities as vinyl. In addition, TPR must be uncoiled and acclimated to room temperature 24 hours before installation, and forming corners is labor intensive. Advantages are the final product is very flexible, cuts easily, is easy to install, cleans easily, will not shrink, will not cup, resist scuffing, gouging, and does not react to most chemicals. The thickness of the rubber product hides many wall irregularities, the ribbed back provides for positive adhesion. In addition, the product does not have to be acclimated to room temperature, forming corners is easy, color is inherent throughout the entire base.