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LVT Flooring

What is LVT Flooring?

LVT flooring, (luxury vinyl tile), is the ideal combination of everything a commercial flooring product should be – elegantly designed, highly durable, and easy to maintain. With LVT flooring, you can authentically mirror the look of natural materials, but with a product that is built to withstand commercial environments. Luxury vinyl tile means not having to sacrifice high-quality design for industrial utility.

Benefits of LVT Flooring

Beautiful Designs

LVT flooring comes in different designs, with options ranging from authentic woodgrains to pops of bright color.

Unparalleled Durability

Our unique manufacturing method gives our LVT flooring an unmatched level of durability for all settings.

Sustainable

LVT flooring is not only built to last for years to come, it also meets WELL and LEED certification standards, and is manufactured with non-phthalate plasticizers.

Easy to Maintain

For most types of vinyl flooring, a simple two-bucket cleaning system will do. Luxury vinyl tile is also naturally stain and scuff resistant.

Crafted for Strength & Style

To create the durability and authentic look of natural materials in LVT flooring, a highly technical and rigorous process is required. At Parterre, we manufacture all of our luxury vinyl tile using the hot press method. This heat infused hands-on construction involves a baking process that fuses each layer of vinyl together. This level of craftsmanship helps create the strongest, clearest and highest quality LVT flooring available.

Backing
Print Design Layer
Wear Layer

Our LVT flooring is comprised of multiple layers to ensure maximum clarity and quality.

BACKING: Three layers of backing stacked and individually rotated to create a stronger locking system. Then it is fused together using the hot press method to create the base.

PRINT DESIGN LAYER: The authentic photograph film design creates both a strikingly vibrant and texturized design in each luxury vinyl plank and tile.

WEAR LAYER: To ensure maximum durability and long-lasting use, all LVT flooring has a wear layer on the surface to protect the design integrity of the flooring.

Types of LVT Flooring

Glue Down Vinyl Flooring

Loose Lay Vinyl Flooring

Rigid Core Vinyl Flooring

Click Vinyl Flooring

Myths About LVT Flooring

Most myths surrounding luxury vinyl flooring are left over from the days of sheet laminate that was frequently used before the turn of the century. Today, here are a few common misconceptions about LVT flooring and its quality.

Myth #1. It Will Wear Down Easily

This myth speaks to laminate flooring products that are cheaply made with low-quality design printing processes that literally disappear under lots of wear and tear. With luxury vinyl flooring, the thoughtful design and construction of each collection, combined with the durable wear layers, ensures the designs will not fade away.

Myth #2. It’s One Dimensional

Because lower-end laminate and vinyl flooring use less expensive raw materials without using a textured wear layer, the design layers are printed without texture. The hot press method embeds real texture into each product that you can truly see and feel.

Myth #3. It’s the Same as Laminate

It’s not! They have entirely different construction processes and are made from very different materials. LVT flooring is far more durable and can withstand exposure to moisture, which laminate flooring cannot.

Myth #4. Upkeep is Difficult

Many people assume that LVT flooring must be buffed, polished, waxed and even mopped frequently to maintain its look and integrity. Because luxury vinyl is naturally scuff, stain and water resistant, and it’s built with ease-of-maintenance in mind, a simple two-bucket system is all that is required for LVT flooring.

LVT Flooring Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a selection of Parterre luxury vinyl products can be installed on wall applications, as well as staircases, bar facades and as backsplashes above counters. This is a great feature of LVT as it has cross-purpose, customizable flexibility for use on floors and walls for a seamless look. Luxury vinyl plank designs from the Avara Luxury Vinyl Floor & Wall collection are specifically Class A fire rated for use on walls.

For more information, contact us or your Parterre Sales Representative.

In short, yes. The Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) is the most widely used green building rating system, and with Parterre LVT your project may be eligible for LEED credits. Specifically, our flooring products meet the guidelines for the following categories: LEED EQc4.3 for Low Emitting Materials and LEED EQc4.1 for Low Emitting Adhesives.

For more information, visit our online Resource Center and view our LEED Credit Analysis.

Technical Resources

Our commercial vinyl flooring and engineered wood flooring surfaces are among the most versatile and durable vinyl flooring and wall options available.