Lvt luxury vinyl tile which offers 3d printing technology which adds depth and realism durability with a high performance wearlayer to a vinyl tile product.
Wearlayer vinyl composition.
The print film layer 3.
The polyurethane coating 1.
A vinyl sheet floor is completely impermeable to water unlike vinyl floor tile which comes in stiff tiles and vinyl planks which come in interlocking strips it is sometimes called linoleum after a similar product of different oiled linen chemical composition.
Typically the wear layer is given some level of texture or embossing to better compliment the look of the print film being used.
Armorcore pro ur matte finish wearlayer sds stain.
Five things to know about vinyl composite tile maintenance.
Regular maintenance is required for these floors to keep up their appearance and prevent permanent damage.
High density vinyl foam backing.
The wearlayer 2 is a clear layer that covers the print layer protecting it from scuffs and scratches and any other routine wear and tear.
Vinyl resin and urethane cushion.
Evoke vcc that s vinyl composite core combines the very best features of both laminate and luxury vinyl.
Lvt offers the option of a less permanent floor than wood or ceramic tile especially with the growing popularity of floating lvt floors.
Sheet vinyl flooring is vinyl flooring that comes in large continuous flexible sheets.
Luxury vinyl tiles are made up of several distinct layers.
Astm f1303 type i gr.
Some manufacturers incorporate additives into the wear layer including aluminum oxide nylon or ceramic beads and claim to provide extra protection against scratches.
White shield filled fibrous composition bac stop protection 6 40 130 2 71 lbs.
And the tile backing 5.
Vct is a common choice of flooring in commercial buildings most commonly found in restrooms kitchens exam rooms and hallways.
Astm f1303 type i grade 3 class a residential.
3 class b indoor air quality.
Vinyl resin composition and matte finish urethane with stain defense system cushion.
Luxury vinyl tile is the fastest growing type of flooring worldwide but it is often confused with laminate or other types of hard flooring.
The vinyl core 4.
10 year limited warranty 12 80 190 2 71 lbs.
Per s y 265 lbs.
Fibrous felt inner layer and dense flexible vinyl composite backing applicable specifications.
The composition of the wear layer wear layers of many luxury vinyl floors are composed at least in part of pvc.
This top layer of pure vinyl is called the wear layer and is the most expensive part of the flooring since it is the only thing protecting the paper print film.
Today i m looking at what lvt is and how it s made as well as clarifying some common misconceptions about luxury vinyl tiles to help you understand whether lvt is a good fit for your next flooring project.