We offer three different floor fitting formats: rigid core, loose lay and gluedown.
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Rigid core explained |
Planks and tiles with a rigid core makeup offer more robustness and stability and are less pliable than other vinyl flooring floors. Fitted together by a clicking locking mechanism. Our Palio Rigid and Palio Core ranges have a rigid core construction.
Benefits of Rigid core:
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Patented click locking mechanism |
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No need for adhesive |
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Quick and easy to install | ![]() |
Installs over most existing hard floors |
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No underlay required | ![]() |
Reduces impact noise transfer by 19dB |
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Loose lay explained |
Laid direct to the floor the loose lay planks and tiles have a friction grip backing that holds them in place using a combination of weight and friction. In most cases, a tackifer is only needed for thresholds or under kitchen units.*
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Friction grip backing | ![]() |
No need for adhesive |
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Quick and easy to install | ![]() |
Reduces impact noise transfer by 13dB |
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No expansion gap |
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Gluedown explained |
Luxury vinyl planks that are adhered to the subfloor using adhesive. It is recommended that you have undertaken some training before attempting a gluedown floor because you will need to prepare the subfloor before getting started.
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Professional installation required | ![]() |
No expansion gap |
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Adhesive required | ![]() |
Personalise with design strips |