Luxury Vinyl Plank Luxury Vinyl Plank or LVP are made of planks instead of one large sheet or individual tiles, and are popular for being easy to install, durable, lower cost and comes in many aesthetic options. They are typically able to withstand heavy foot traffic, scratches, spills and can be installed to resist water through the joints. Available in various thicknesses from glued down 3mm, laydown 6mm or snap in place 6-9mm adhered to an engineered backing, there are many options a builder or homeowner can choose. The durable wear layer includes poly urethane and aaluminum ooxide finish and is found to be very durable reducing the risk if damage to the flooring. Internally, the layer of material is a reinforced PVC core that is stable and waterproof. However, some of the thinner products can be affected by direct sunlight and cause shrinkage between the planks or peaking at joints. Regular maintenance includes broom sweeping or vacuum as needed and damp mop and floor cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer. Thinner glued down LVP is susceptible to telegraphing where under glancing light, display slight unevenness in the subfloor. This is normal for this product type and not considered to be a condition of poor workmanship or installation. If there is damage to the flooring, the benefit of LVP is the ease in which the floor plank can be removed and replaced. Though a durable product, scratches and dents can still occur. Avoid moving heavy objects across the floor and clean up spills as soon as they occur. 66 ANHWP.COM • ALBERTA NEW HOME WARRANTY PROGRAM