Everlife^® LUXURY VINYL FLOORING

1. Understanding the Floor Plans - Laying out a floor plan for luxury vinyl flooring is important, considering factors like room size, shape, vinyl type, and desired patterns. Depending on your preferences, you can create a grid pattern, install tiles alternately, or design something custom. Generally, starting from a corner is advisable
2. Follow the Installation methods - Installing luxury vinyl flooring is a straightforward process that involves using an underlayment for support, placing planks or tiles, and securing them. You can use a glue-down method for standard vinyl or a floating click-lock method for luxury vinyl tiles and planks. To ensure proper installation, measure the room, acquire sufficient material, prepare the clean, level, dry subfloor, add underlayment for cushioning and soundproofing, and start installing from a corner, ensuring a secure water-resistant seal.
3. Consider Installation Costs - When exploring flooring options, luxury vinyl flooring is often more cost-effective than hardwood or natural stone. The combined price for luxury vinyl flooring, including its installation, is usually $1.99 to $9.00 per square foot. The Dryback Gluedown type is flexible, while the Rigid Core type has a sturdy core and an intuitive locking design. The Dryback Series installation costs are around $1.99-$5.00 per square foot, and the Rigid Core Series is priced between $2.29-$9.00 per square foot once installed. As with any significant investment, it's a good idea to consult with a flooring expert to get a detailed and accurate quote before starting the installation.
4. Focus on Professional Installation - When it comes to installing luxury vinyl flooring, you have several installation options. You can choose to hire a professional installer, or you can opt for a do-it-yourself approach. Professional installation may be the best choice if you don't have experience with this type of flooring. A professional installer will ensure that the job is done correctly and efficiently, avoiding potential issues.

Explore the steps for Luxury Vinyl Flooring Installation and care and maintenance for vinyl flooring.

With its longevity and easy maintenance, Everlife^® Luxury Vinyl Flooring is a preferred choice for various environments. Luxury vinyl planks and tiles have a core layer made of a fortified blend of materials, enhancing the flooring's strength and resilience. It comes equipped with an MSI exclusive CrystaLux^TM protective layer, ensuring durability and safeguarding against daily wear and scratches. The added thickness of luxury vinyl increases its hardiness, and its resistance to scratches makes it ideal for homes with pets or children.

Scratch Resistance

Luxury vinyl's resilience, durability, and scratch resistance stem from its protective wear layer. Ideal for households with pets or children, it's easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Most options include a manufacturer’s warranty, providing peace of mind against future issues.

Water Resistance

Luxury vinyl flooring provides scratch resistance and excellent waterproof protection, ideal for spill-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Enhanced by a waterproof finish, it suits humid climates and water-adjacent homes. Certain planks offer a waterproof warranty, further safeguarding against water damage and ensuring prolonged spill protection.

Noise Protection

Luxury vinyl flooring is also known for its noise reduction capabilities. It's thick construction and tightly-bonded layers help to absorb sound, making it an ideal choice for noisy households. It's also suitable for multi-story homes, as its sound dampening qualities can prevent sound from traveling between floors.

Abrasion Resistance

Luxury vinyl flooring is highly resistant to abrasion, making it a great choice for high-traffic areas like hallways and living rooms. Its wear layer helps to protect the core from scratches, dents, and other damage caused by daily foot traffic. This makes it an ideal choice for households with pets or children who tend to be rougher on floors than adults.

Dent Resistance

Luxury vinyl flooring is also highly resistant to dents and indentations, thanks to its wear layer and stone based core. These fortified layers help to protect the core from damage caused by everyday household activity.

All Everlife luxury vinyl flooring collections are available in a variety of colors, styles, textures, and patterns. These flooring collections are designed to withstand the test of time in both residential and commercial settings. The Everlife^® Luxury Vinyl Flooring Collection is available in different colors, styles, textures, and patterns.

• Everlife^® features two types of vinyl flooring material: Rigid Core is a solid plank that features an easy-install locking system, and Dryback Series which is a glue-down luxury vinyl flooring.
• Everlife^® is available in two styles of luxury vinyl flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile and Luxury Vinyl Plank. Luxury Vinyl Tile is available in natural stone looks, and Luxury Vinyl Planks are available in natural wood looks.
• Rigid Core Series in wood looks includes these Luxury vinyl plank collections: Cyrus^®, Cyrus 2.0^®, Ashton^®, Ashton 2.0^®, Prescott^®, Andover^®, XL Ashton^®, XL Cyrus^®, XL Prescott^®.
• Rigid Core Series in natural stone looks includes these luxury vinyl tile collections: Trecento^® Luxury Vinyl Tile and XL Trecento^® Luxury Vinyl Tile.
• Dryback Series in wood looks includes these glue-down luxury vinyl plank collections: Acclima^®, Glenridge^®, Katavia^®, and Wilmont^®.

Learn more about the differences between Luxury Vinyl Plank and Luxury Vinyl Tile with our detailed guide. Explore Luxury Vinyl Flooring or Sheet Vinyl: What's Right for You? to understand the differences between the Dryback Gluedown and Rigid Core products.

Luxury vinyl flooring provides a combination of quality and value that many homeowners and contractors appreciate. The Dryback glue down series is a flexible vinyl plank, priced at $1.99 to $5.00 per square foot installed. The Rigid Core series, with its solid vinyl core and easy-install locking system, is priced between $2.29 to $9.00 per square foot once installed. With varied price points and features, luxury vinyl flooring is a versatile choice for diverse interior needs. Read this detailed overview to get a better understanding of Luxury Vinyl Flooring Installation Costs.

When choosing luxury vinyl tile flooring, consider factors such as your budget, the size of the space you’re covering, and the level of wear and tear it will be subject to. You should also look at style options, as there are many different designs available. It is important to choose a product with good reviews and warranties for long-term durability.

Luxury vinyl flooring excels in high-traffic and commercial spaces due to its durability against scratches, dents, fading, and wear. Its low-maintenance nature ensures prolonged endurance, making it an enduring choice.

• Durability: Luxury vinyl flooring boasts exceptional durability, ensuring years of use with proper upkeep.
• Moisture Resistance: Its high moisture resistance deems it fitting for bathrooms and kitchens.
• Cost-Effective: Among the most budget-friendly options in the market.
• Ease of Installation: Simple installation process contributes to its appeal.
• Low Maintenance:Requires minimal maintenance, preferred for long-lasting and easy-care floors.

Yes, MSI provides a warranty for its Everlife^® Rigid Core Multilayer Luxury Vinyl Flooring products, guaranteeing them against manufacturing defects for specified lengths of time:

• Cyrus Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a lifetime residential warranty with 6-year light commercial coverage.
• Cyrus 2.0^TM Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring comes with a limited lifetime residential, 15-year limited light commercial, and 10-year limited commercial warranty.
• Ashton Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a 25-year residential warranty.
• Ashton 2.0 Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a lifetime limited residential and 6-year limited light commercial warranties.
• Prescott Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a lifetime limited residential—with dent warranty, 20-year limited light commercial, and 15-year limited commercial warranty.
• Andover Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a lifetime residential warranty and a 10-year commercial warranty.
• XL Ashton Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a 25-year residential warranty.
• XL Cyrus Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a limited lifetime residential, and 10-year limited commercial warranty.
• XL Prescott Luxury Vinyl Plank rigid core flooring has a limited lifetime residential – with dent warranty, 20-year limited light commercial, and 15-year limited commercial warranty.
• Trecento Luxury Vinyl Tile rigid core flooring has a lifetime limited residential; 10-year limited light commercial warranty.
• XL Trecento Luxury Vinyl Tile rigid core flooring has a lifetime limited residential; 10-year limited light commercial warranty.
• Glenridge Luxury Vinyl Dryback glue down flooring has a 25-year limited residential, 6-year limited light commercial warranty.
• Katavia Luxury Vinyl Dryback glue down flooring has a 15-year limited residential warranty.
• Wilmont Luxury Vinyl Dryback glue down flooring has a lifetime limited residential, 15 years limited light commercial, and 10-year limited commercial warranty.
• Acclima Luxury Vinyl Dryback glue down flooring has a 25-year limited residential, 6-year limited light commercial warranty.

The warranty ensures that the wear layer will not wear through under normal use for the length of the warranty and applies only to the original purchaser, being non-transferable. It does not cover improper installation, misuse or abuse, damage due to extreme temperatures or sunlight, flooring on stairs, and any variations due to raw materials and production processes. MSI disclaims all other express or implied warranties. MSI's liability is limited to the replacement or refund of the defective goods. Read the full warranty here.