How LVT Flooring Enhances the Acoustic Environment of Your Living Space: Expert Insights

 LVT Flooring is an exciting, durable and versatile hard surface flooring product that can closely mimic the authentic visuals of traditional hardwood or stone without some of the drawbacks of natural products such as scratching from shoes and heavy maintenance needs. A key benefit of LVT is its ease of installation which can be done without the need for nails, leveling or grout. Additionally, it has a much lower life cycle cost than real wood and can be installed over a wide range of existing substrates including concrete.



Easy to install

LVT can be either glue-down or click-together, the former is more of a traditional plank format and the latter produces a floating floor that is easy to install with no need for nail guns. Mannington Commercial offers a full line of both glue-down and click-together LVT floors for all commercial applications.

 LVT Floor is the prep of the subfloor

A critical factor in a successful LVT floor is the prep of the subfloor. Incorrect prep can lead to telegraphing, gaps and moisture issues. The installation process is also important as different LVT product constructions require different installation methods.

LVT offers a variety of wear layer

Another factor to consider is the end use of the space, LVT offers a variety of wear layer options from 12 mil for light traffic areas up to 40 mil for high traffic areas. Additionally, the overall product thickness has a direct impact on sound rating performance.

Choosing the right color and pattern

With so many design possibilities, choosing the right color and pattern is an important part of the specification process. Some spaces need to be energetic and lively while others may need to feel calm and soothing, determining what role the floor will play in a given space can help to narrow down aesthetic choices.

LVT floor has thousands of visual options

In addition to color, the photographic layer of an LVT Flooring has thousands of visual options allowing designers to select a look that fits their project. Mannington Commercial’s LVT offerings include tile and long plank formats, herringbone patterns and embossed or textured visuals to prevent slipping and add design interest.

Conclusion

LVT is also extremely durable, the core of a typical product is made from a strong and flexible poly vinyl chloride or PVC with either a wood plastic composite or stone plastic composite (WPC/SPC). A vinyl layer is then placed over the core to seal it and to protect the photographic layer. Unlike some other flooring product types, LVT does not need a coating or wax for protection, this will reduce maintenance costs and offer a longer lifecycle. LVT is a great solution for any space but especially healthcare, education and retail environments as it combines a beautiful design with the durability required in these critical facilities. To learn more about Mannington Commercial’s extensive offering of commercial LVT contact us today. We would be happy to assist you in selecting the ideal product for your next project.

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