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It’s not just the LVT that is important for a fantastic floor

‘With a dedicated range of subfloor preparation, underlay, profiles, scotia and cutting tools for use with luxury vinyl, Floorwise can provide a complete solution for the preparation, installation and finishing of LVT floors,’ says Andrew Gill, Floorwise group product manager.

‘Of course, any LVT install needs a flat and level subfloor to give the best result, so applying Floorwise Pro-Screed Gold is a great start to any project. This two-part smoothing and levelling compound is designed to tackle a wide range of subfloors and conditions, leaving you with a finish ready for LVT. The fast setting time also helps it deliver flawless results quickly, so you can get on with fitting after just four hours. For less complex tasks, Pro-Screed Feather Edge is a patch repair and levelling compound perfect for addressing small subfloor problems and is ready in just 15 minutes.’

With sound an issue in many installations and click LVT products on the rise, choosing the right underlay can save a lot of pain. An underlay that’s too thick and with too much ‘bounce’ can put stress on the thinner profiles of LVT click products, causing popping joints. The wrong density and it will do little to stop sound, deal with subfloor imperfections or support the floor.

‘Acoustica LVT underlay is specifically developed for all-round performance with LVT. At just 1.5mm thick, it uses an ultra-high density rubber that delivers 18dB of impact noise reduction as well as absorbing minor subfloor imperfections. Safe for use with UFH without breaking down, Acoustica LVT can be used under all click and dryback LVT floors,’ says Gill.

‘Cutting around tricky objects and cutting planks to length is made easy with high-quality Sheffield steel blades and a range of knives. With ergonomics a very personal thing, our wide variety of knives means you can get the right feel in hand, backed with great value blades that won’t let you down.

‘The installation is only as good as the products used to finish it. With the scotia and transition profiles available from Floorwise trade counters across the UK and Republic of Ireland, you can be assured of a first-class result. From the contemporary finishes of Reflections to match switches, sockets and door furniture, to the Zenith range in matt gold and matt silver and foil-wrapped wood effects in shades from grey oak to dark walnut, there’s a profile for every application.’

Floorwise’s Wood, Laminate & LVT Installation Accessories brochure features time-saving subfloor preparation products, adhesives, underlays, tools, profiles and scotia designed for use with click and dryback LVT floors, to guide fitters to a fantastic LVT floor.

Visit: www.floorwise.co.uk