Attached Underlay LVT Guide

Key Takeaways: Luxury Vinyl Flooring with Attached Underlay

• Is this a new LVT, I have not seen it before?
• What brands sell this type of luxury vinyl tile?
• Do you mean the underlay is attached to the actual floor?
• What benefits does this offer me in the home?
• Can I use this floor in my commercial office space?
• Are you referring to (SPC) Rigid Core LVT?

A recent innovation in the world of LVT flooring. An LVT with an attached underlayment enjoys several benefits over and above just installing an LVT onto a standard, levelled sub-floor. In addition, where previously if you had chosen a click luxury vinyl tile and wanted the added benefits that an underlay delivers you would have to have chosen a specific underlay like the Polyflor vinyl loc underlay to partner with your new click LVT.

Firstly, if you are attracted to a click installation type of luxury vinyl floor there is an immediate saving to be made as you will not need to purchase the additional underlay (mentioned above). You will save time on the installation phase as well as there is no underlayment to fit first. This is beneficial both on the cost saving of the products and also saving both time and money during the install - particularly if you are having the flooring professionally fitted by a floorlayer.

Other advantages of this type of LVT with attached lightweight underlayment include sound-dampening/accoustic benefits, enhanced underfoot comfort and also if the room or home is prone to noise then this type of LVT can help in this respect. All this is in addition to the great, original and practical benefits of this type of hard vinyl floor - scratch and stain resistant, waterproof, great wood effect, stone effect, abstract and herringbone/parquet design options. And also, compatible with underfloot heating (check manufactuers guidelines).

Many of the leading UK LVT brands and manufacturers have now entered this sector and brought to market their ranges of LVT with attached underlay. We have provided below some examples and specifications of LVTs currently available to purchase on Flooring Hut. Their is a wide range to choose from and a fair spread of price ranges from which you can select. From more value-orientated ranges to the upmarket collections of famous brands such as Amtico. for this type of LVT you can expect to pay a moderate premium for a high quality floor. In the region of £25+ per m2 through to approaching £50+ for more sophisticated brands:

Amtico Click Smart - LVT with Attached Underlay

A straightforward and versatile click-vinyl floor, Amtico Click Smart uses the latest rigid core technology, making it quick to install, easy to maintain and designed to last:

• Easy and quick to install
• 10 year Commercial Warranty
• High-performance 0.55mm wear layer
• Fast and easy to fit with integrated underlay

Flooring Hut Burrnest Click SPC Rigid Core

Rigid core is a type of floating floor that clicks and locks into place (no adhesive necessary) and can be installed over most existing hard floors, meaning less upheaval in your home during installation. This product does not require the use of an additional underlay. An ideal alternative to laminate and engineered wood floors, rigid core offers the same realistic look, but with the durability and waterproof qualities of luxury vinyl. Burrnest Click features a brilliant natural wood look and feel with great texture and design, without the drawbacks you commonly find with natural timber floors. This product will need a expansion gap left around the perimiter of the flooring:

• 10 Year Commercial Use Guarantee
• Realistic Textured Surfaces
• True Wood Grain & Markings
• Click Together Fit
• Large Plank Sizes
• Underfloor Heating Compatible: Up to 27˚c

Polyflor Expona EnCore Rigid Loc

Polyflor Expona EnCore Rigid Loc PUR is a collection of luxury interlocking vinyl flooring tiles, replicating the natural beauty of wood, developed for heavy commercial and residential interiors.

• Natural wood effect tiles
• Built-in acoustic underlay, which reduces impact sound by 19dB.
• PUR Easy Clean, polish free.
• 5Gi Valinga Locking Joint.
• Suitable for irregularities within subfloors.
• Underfoot Comfort.
• High impact resistance.
• 100% recyclable and contains an average of 15% recycled material.
• Featuring a polyurethane reinforcement to reduce maintenance costs