Vinyl sensitivity to sand

We are renovating our tennis clubhouse and tiles are no longer desired because the tennis sand is hard to sweep out of the joints. Now someone suggested glued vinyl which is supposedly resistant, cost 30.--€/m² including installation. As is typical in clubs, many people have a say, everyone knows someone, but no one really knows. Are there any experiences regarding durability in the kitchen, common room, storage room, and toilets, no shower?

Well, sand on the floor that many people shuffle over has the effect of sandpaper on the floor. You can imagine the rest...

I can't think of anything, so I'm asking. The provider claims that if the abrasion class is correct, it works without problems. But that doesn't help me if he goes bankrupt tomorrow or if I have to argue with him whether 5 scratches are already covered by warranty or only from 10. There are about 15-20 people coming and going per day

I can't think of anything, so I'm asking.

Never used sandpaper before? Everything except tiles would be a no-go for me. Just try the vinyl. Take a handful of sand with you, sprinkle it on a sample piece, and scrub diligently over it with your feet. If it stays scratch-free, buy it. If not, listen to my advice.

Ours has the usage class 23/32, was more expensive than 30€/m², and you can almost scratch it with the calluses on your feet... It is only in the children's rooms and already quite worn out after 2 years.

There is already very durable vinyl. For example, our baker has some in the customer area, where hundreds of people walk over and stand in line every day, both summer and winter.

Ours still looks like new, additional costs 23/33/42. It is also located directly in the hallway at the entrance with dirt from shoes. It may also be because it has visual and tactile texture, so you don’t see anything. Upstairs we have some with a harder surface, where scratches are probably more likely to occur. A brick fell on one spot for me, causing two small chips – but the damage is definitely less than it probably would be on tiles.

Just order a few samples.
A lot of sand over time is certainly not beneficial.

Listen around with appropriate companies experienced in commercial areas about what they recommend.