Vinyl plank flooring is a 100% waterproof floor covering which is suitable for both commercial and residential settings. It’s waterproof capabilities can be attributed towards the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition
Vinyl plank flooring is a 100% waterproof floor covering which is suitable for both commercial and residential settings. It’s waterproof capabilities can be attributed towards the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition as opposed to wood.
Vinyl plank flooring is a 100% waterproof floor covering which is suitable for both commercial and residential settings. It’s waterproof capabilities can be attributed towards the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition as opposed to wood.
About Ornato LVP
We use the latest HD printing technology to create distinctive knots and grains, accentuated with warm dark brown tones which are limed to create an authentic timber visual that is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Ornato Luxury Vinyl Planks not only look good, they offer a much more practical solution compared to solid timber floors. These planks feature waterproof capabilities, slip and scratch resistance, as well as easy maintenance and cleaning. Whats more, they are also low in VOCs, meaning these planks are clean from offgassing substances to ensure the air you breathe in your home is always fresh and clean. To top it all off, we offer a 20 year guarantee to assure you of this plank’s excellent quality for years to come.
Planks Per Box: 10
Box Coverage Area: 2.1700
Box Weight: 18.85
Profile: Square Edge
Finish: Polyurethane
Warranty: 20 Year Guarentee Available
Coatings: 0.50mm Polyurethane
Installation Method: Loose Lay
System: Loose Lay
Plank Size: 178 x 5 x 1219
Category: Vinyl Plank Flooring
How to DIY This Floor?
The easiest DIY floors are floating floors like this one! They click lock together and don’t need glue or nails - they're super easy to install and if you make a mistake, you can simply un-click them and redo it. Floating floors include laminate floors, hybrid floors, bamboo floors and even engineered timber (if you are after real wood).
What tools do I need to DIY this type of floor?
The most important tools are:
Drop Saw and / or Table Saw - to cut the floorboards and are available for $150 at most hardware stores, or you can borrow one.
Ruler or Set Square - to measure how much you need to cut for the end planks near the walls.
Pencil & Eraser - to draw the cutting lines when you reach the last planks of each row.
Other “nice-to-haves” include a DIY Flooring Kit (available at Floor venue), spirit levels, tape measures, safety equipment, and work gloves.
Pro installation tips
Floor Levelling - the subfloor refers to what you intend to lay the flooring directly over and is often concrete slabs, plywood, yellow tongue or even existing floorboards. Proper subfloor preparation is very important and you should:
Clean the subfloor
Check subfloor evenness (to prevent creaking and long-term joint damage)
Underlay - is typically a soft rubber or foam material that goes underneath the floor and provides noise protection. If you live in an apartment block, your strata may have acoustic underlay requirements that you must confirm before a project.
Expansion Gaps - between the floor and the walls to allow for natural expansion and shrinkage due to temperature and moisture changes. Consider:
Plank Width - wider planks have more expansion and should be given a slightly bigger expansion gap within the range below.
Environmental Moisture - if relative humidity is high, we recommend increasing the expansion gap size.
Ornato LVP Vinyl Plank Flooring Flooring FAQs
Our Ornato Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring is specially designed with the latest printing technology to resemble the look and feel of antique oak designs. This is accentuated by the distinctive knots and grains, as well as a lightly brushed embossed surface to add a weighty texture. They also feature limed, warm dark brown tones to provide a weathered visual. To top it all off, we go above and beyond to ensure our planks provide maximum durability, backed by a 20 year guarantee.
Proper cleaning and maintenance is especially important for vinyl floors as they are mainly used in commercial settings. It’s 100% waterproof capabilities will make cleaning much easier compared to other flooring types. Soap and water can be used for cleaning and to remove any tough stains. However, it is still important to be stay gentle and avoid abrasive tools such as steel wool, as vinyl flooring’s softer nature leaves it more vulnerable to scratches and scrapes. For maintaining your vinyl floor, the use of mats and runners can provide good proection. It can prevent damages caused by excessive foot traffic, as well as minimising damage from constant weight of any heavy furniture.
Vinyl plank flooring is popularised as a commercial floor solution as it is both hardwearing and has waterproofing. Although it may look and feel less like real wood since these planks are made from a synthetic plastic (PVC), they offer anti-slip features, stain resistant surfaces and sometimes even acoustic noise reduction. Vinyl planks require a glue-down installation.
