This product type comprises several layers of different materials packed together to form a highly durable floor covering that has the look of real hardwood or stone.

Made with six to eight layers of material, the middle or core layer is typically made up of plasticized PVC with high limestone content. This makes them softer and flexible and because of its soft nature, they provide more foot comfort but tend to take the subfloor’s profile and make an uneven subfloor more visible.

They come in plank (LVP) or tile (LVT) form and are installed either by gluing them directly down to the subfloor or a floating install where each tile is locked into place via an interlocking click system and placed on top of the subfloor without any glue.

This click system creates a seamless and gap free flooring. However if the room has high foot traffic and is prone to heavy furniture being pushed across the surface, there is a chance for the tiles to roll or lift up. In such a scenario a glued down approach is recommended.

• Good foot comfort
• Lowest pricing compared to other types
   

• Telegraphic effect. Any imperfections in subfloor will be shown on surface (e.g. unevenness or grout lines)
• Susceptible to expansion & contraction over time
   

• Even subfloor

This product type is an improvement of traditional LVT where its core is enhanced with a composition of polyvinyl chloride, calcium carbonate, wood-like or actual wood materials such as wood flour, and plasticisers. Added is also a foaming agent which makes it slightly softer and more comfortable in addition to being waterproof.  

Unlike traditional LVT, installation is via floating method with  each tile locked into place via an interlocking click system and placed on top of the subfloor without any glue.

• Best foot comfort compared to other types
• Perfect for imperfect subfloor
• No expansion/contraction over time
• Good scratch resistance
   

• Due to softer core more likely to dent  if something heavy drops on it.

• Uneven subfloor
• Wet areas (e.g. bathroom)
   

Newest generation of LVT product lines, this product type is made up of several layers, but the distinction is with its core where it is made of a composite of ultra-dense material like limestone. This rigid core prevents expansion & contraction of the tile.

Unlike WPC, there is no usage of foaming agents which provides less foot comfort but is more durable compared to the other types.

Installation is via floating method with  each tile locked into place via an interlocking click system and placed on top of the subfloor without any glue.

• Perfect for imperfect subfloor
• No expansion/contraction  over time
• Good scratch resistance
• Best dent resistance than other types

• Uneven subfloor
• High foot traffic areas
• Wet areas (e.g. bathroom)