Choosing the Right LVT for Your Project

LVT, luxury vinyl tile. you can have it all. Aesthetics. Performance. Low maintenance. Long life-warranty. With so many reasons to love luxury vinyl tile (LVT), it is becoming the product of choice for commercial spaces ranging from supermarkets, hotels, healthcare, and education to hospitality and office buildings. 

With so many different materials to be selected for a commercial project, choosing LVT flooring should be an easy step. 

And while some LVTs are tailor-made for commercial use, others are geared toward homeowners. How to make sense of the thousands of options, let alone which may be the best solution for your project? Ultrasurfacefloor has the expertise to help you navigate the world of LVT.LVT Has Virtually Endless Designs 

Thanks to advances in manufacturing technology, today’s LVT realistically emulates the look, texture and character of natural hardwood, ceramic, stone and cement. 100% the natural materials they mimic, the formats complement the visuals. 

The tiles and planks are generally offered in uniform thicknesses, so it’s easy to combine different visuals and sizes together to create unique end-user experiences.

Unlike many other vinyl products, LVT’s almost limitless patterns facilitate multi-flooring design solutions paired with other Floorcoverings like broadloom carpet and carpet tile. Wear Layers are Critical

Aesthetics play an important role when you're thinking about your commercial space, but how the product performs for the life of the floor should be a major consideration. In most cases you want your floor to look good for a long time. .

In addition to the length of time you want to keep the floor, it's important to think about the amount of traffic in the space. These two things lead to your performance characteristics, which are typically specified in the wear layer.

The key consideration for selecting a commercial LVT product is the transparent wear layer. If it is damaged or worn off, there is no easy way to replace it or refinish the underlying design. 

While you might be tempted by the lower price of thinner, 3- and 6-mil wear layer products, the downside is their performance. Investing in a superior product reduces overall life-cycle costs by extending wear life and reducing the need for costly, time-consuming repairs or replacements.

At a minimum, choose a 20-mil wear layer product for satisfactory commercial performance. If you’re looking for optimum durability plus the lowest overall life-cycle costs, consider a thicker wear layer, especially for areas with heavy foot traffic.

Most manufacturers apply a tough, UV-cured urethane coating on top of the wear layer to further protect your investment. 

Ultrasurfacefloor has long utilized the enhanced performance properties of urethane with aluminum oxide that is UV cured for industry-leading performance,  This process typically provides stain, scratch, and scuff resistance

The latest installation method for LVT products is a click locking system, also known as a “floating floor,” requiring no adhesives. The major advantage, especially for spaces where time is of the essence, is that installations can be completed in about half the time and at half the cost of glue-down products. 

The original adhesive installation system is still widely used. It’s a proven performer, creating durable floor-to-substrate bonds that last for the life of the installation.

Looselay is the most recent adaptation of LVT, and it's the most versatile of the three. It can be laid over most subfloors without any additional preparation and doesn't require any underlay.

With 20 years of rich experience in exporting to more than 35 countries such as the USA, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Canada, Norway, Australia, etc. Ultrasurfacefloor product series covers both residential use and high-end level commercial use with authentic & HD appearance of wood planks and stone tiles. We make every single plank or tile as a piece of art in your daily life. 

Ultrasurfacefloor sales provide the most responsive professional TO DOOR SERVICE from our factory plant to your sweet home, warehouse, or job site.