Vinyl is an incredibly durable material. It's resistant to fading, staining, scratching, denting and tearing. It's also water resistant and doesn't wear down with use as long as proper care is taken. Damaging
vinyl flooring is a pretty difficult task, but it definitely isn't impossible. Sometimes it just can't stand up to accidents or improper care and maintenance, and it will require repairs.
Flawed installation, unsuitable care and maintenance, and accidental events can all cause imperfections in your floors. Sometimes things happen in life that cause damage and necessitate repair, and that simply cannot be helped. If you have rambunctious children or temperamental pets, then you're probably well aware that Junior and Rover consider something that's "indestructible" to be "slightly more fun to destroy".
Tears and rips that require repair can be caused by heavy chairs or furniture being pushed across the vinyl's surface, or pet claws digging into the resilient material. Burn marks caused by cigarettes, incense, or any other hot implement are impossible to scrub out, and must be repaired by a professional.