What is LVT flooring?

LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile. It is a multi layer vinyl floor made up of a stable backing, a high resolution printed design layer and a clear protective wear layer. The result is a hard wearing, water resistant floor that looks remarkably like real wood, stone or tile.

What is the difference between click LVT, glue down LVT and SPC?

Click LVT floats over the subfloor using a tongue and groove system, glue down LVT bonds directly to the subfloor for a permanent finish, and SPC is a rigid core click vinyl built around a stone composite core. Click and SPC are easier for DIY, glue down sits flatter and feels firmer underfoot.

Is LVT flooring waterproof?

Most LVT is highly water resistant on the surface and excellent for kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. Rigid core SPC ranges are fully waterproof through the body of the plank, so they are the safest choice for rooms that see frequent spills or steam.

Can LVT be used with underfloor heating?

Yes, the majority of LVT ranges work with underfloor heating provided the surface temperature does not exceed 27°C. Always follow the manufacturer instructions for the specific product, including warm up periods, to protect the floor and your warranty.

How long does LVT flooring last?

A quality LVT floor that is fitted correctly and looked after well will typically last 15 to 20 years or more in a domestic setting. Wear layer thickness is the biggest factor, so look for thicker wear layers in busy hallways, kitchens and pet households.

LVT Flooring | Click, Glue Down & SPC Vinyl

LVT stands for luxury vinyl tile. It is a multi-layer floor that bonds a high-resolution image of wood, stone or tile to a waterproof core under a hard wear layer, giving you the look of natural materials with the practicality of vinyl.

Yes. Every LVT design at Sotto is fully waterproof, so it can be fitted in kitchens, hallways, utility rooms, downstairs cloakrooms and bathrooms without worrying about splashes or spills.

Yes. Our LVT and SPC ranges are compatible with electric and water underfloor heating systems up to 27 degrees Celsius. Always follow the manufacturer guidelines for warm-up cycles and final temperatures.

Click LVT locks together over the subfloor with a tongue and groove system, glue down LVT is bonded directly to a level subfloor for a thinner profile, and SPC has a denser stone polymer composite core that gives a rigid, very dimensionally stable plank.

Yes. You can order up to four free samples of any LVT for next working day delivery so you can check the colour, texture and finish in your own home before you buy.

LVT Flooring

Ashdown

Heritage

Origins

River Stone

Woodland