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What to know about LVP & LVT

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) have become the most widely specified commercial hard-surface flooring category for good reason. They deliver waterproof construction, realistic aesthetics, and commercial durability across a broader range of environments than any other flooring type, at a price point that works for nearly every project budget.

At ACS, we say yes to the projects other contractors pass on, and LVP and LVT are a big part of why. Whether your project calls for wood-look planks in a corporate lobby or stone-look tile in a healthcare corridor, we source the right product for the environment and get it installed on your timeline. Offices, healthcare facilities, multifamily properties, senior living communities, retail, hospitality: our teams have done it all, across the East Coast, for over 30 years.

Key Features of LVP & LVT Flooring

100% Waterproof Construction

LVP and LVT are fully waterproof, making them appropriate for restrooms, break rooms, kitchens, and any other moisture-prone commercial environment where most flooring types cannot perform.

Commercial Wear Layer Ratings

Commercial-grade products carry mil-rated wear layers engineered for heavy institutional foot traffic, ensuring long service life in demanding environments.

Realistic Visual Options

Advanced imaging technology produces wood-look and stone-look surfaces with texture and variation that closely replicate natural materials, without their performance limitations.

Installation Flexibility

Available in click-lock or glue-down formats to accommodate different subfloor conditions and project requirements.

Comfort Underfoot

Softer and warmer underfoot than ceramic tile, stone, or VCT, with lower sound transmission in comparable applications.

Low Maintenance

Requires only routine sweeping and damp mopping. No sealing, waxing, or stripping required.

Pros

  • Widest range of price points of any commercial hard-surface category
  • Fully waterproof: suitable for nearly every commercial environment
  • Low ongoing maintenance requirements reduce facility operations cost
  • Fast installation timelines relative to hardwood or stone
  • Comfortable and quiet relative to harder surfaces

Cons

  • Not refinishable: wear layer damage requires plank or tile replacement
  • Lower-grade products can show indentation under heavy point loads from furniture or equipment
  • Not suited for extreme heat or prolonged direct sunlight exposure in some products
  • Does not contribute to property value the way natural materials can

Frequently Asked Questions about LVP & LVT

LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) is formatted in long rectangular planks that replicate wood flooring. LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is formatted in square or rectangular tiles that replicate stone, ceramic, or abstract tile looks. Both share the same core construction and performance characteristics. The choice is typically driven by the aesthetic of the space.

LVP and LVT are appropriate for virtually every commercial environment, including offices, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, retail, multifamily housing, hospitality, and education. Their waterproof construction makes them particularly well-suited for areas where other flooring types cannot perform.

LVP is waterproof, lower cost, faster to install, and requires less maintenance than hardwood. Hardwood offers a premium aesthetic, refinishability, and long-term property value contribution that LVP does not. In moisture-present or budget-sensitive environments, LVP is typically the right specification. In lobbies, executive spaces, or high-end hospitality, hardwood often justifies the additional investment.

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