Vinyl is a material used in homes. It's used for flooring, windows, wall and window appliques, external siding and many furnishings. Image:Wiki.png This article is a . You can help My English Wiki by expanding it! The term "vinyl" is sometimes used to refer to audio records pressed on vinyl and played on record players, turntables on stereo or sound systems. Like tile or linoleum floors, vinyl flooring comes in a wide variety of patterns and colors, and it holds up in damp conditions well.