Karndean, Amtico, Moduleo and alternative ranges fitted onto a properly prepped sub-floor, so the planks lock flat, the joints stay tight, and the floor still looks new in five years.
Supply and fit of luxury vinyl tile (LVT), both click-fit (floating) and glue-down formats, in wood-effect planks and stone-effect tiles. We work with Karndean, Amtico, Moduleo and several alternative ranges that perform the same.
Homeowners refurbishing kitchens, hallways, bathrooms and open-plan living spaces; landlords who want a hard-wearing floor that survives multiple tenancies; cafés, salons and clinics that need a commercial-grade finish that still looks domestic.
When you want the look of wood or stone with the warmth and silence of vinyl underfoot; after replacing a kitchen or bathroom; in wet areas where laminate is the wrong choice; or anywhere underfloor heating is in play and you want a floor that handles it.
LVT lives and dies by the sub-floor. Fitted on a flat, dry, primed base it lasts 20+ years and looks like the showroom sample. Fitted on a dipped, dusty or damp screed it telegraphs every imperfection and lifts at the joints within 12 months. We treat sub-floor prep as part of the job, not an extra.
Cheap glue, skipped primer or a damp screed lets glue-down LVT lift at the seams. Once lifted, it traps moisture and the plank curls, at that point it's a re-fit, not a repair.
LVT is thin. If the sub-floor isn't latex-smoothed to a flat finish, every grain of debris and every dip shows through within weeks. This is the most common DIY failure we get called to put right.
Click LVT fitted in a wet kitchen or bathroom without a glue-down spec will eventually take on water at the click joints. The right product and adhesive choice prevents it.
Not every LVT range is UFH-rated. Fitting the wrong one over a heated screed voids the warranty on both the floor and the heating system.
We check moisture, flatness and sub-floor type (screed, timber, existing tile) on the measure visit and tell you exactly what prep is needed before we quote.
Supply, prep (latex screed, ply, primer), adhesive, fit, doorbars and skirting/scotia where needed, all itemised on one fixed quote.
Old floor lifted, sub-floor cleaned, primed and latex-smoothed where needed. We don't fit LVT over a problem and hope.
Glue-down or click-fit per the spec, planks dry-laid first to check pattern and joint stagger, then bonded with the manufacturer-specified adhesive.
Doorbars and scotia/skirting trimmed in, excess adhesive cleaned, floor walked with you for sign-off. Most LVT floors are usable next day after glue cure.
Indicative supply and fitting prices for LVT. Sub-floor latex screeding, ply over-boarding and trims are quoted separately where required.
| Item | Price (from) |
|---|---|
LVT supply Karndean, Amtico, Moduleo and alternative ranges | from £22/m² |
Straight-lay fitting | £12/m² |
Herringbone fitting | £25/m² |
Prices shown are 'from' guides only. Final pricing depends on the product range chosen, room shape, sub-floor preparation, access and quantity. Book a free no-obligation home measure for a fixed written quote.
Spec'd correctly, LVT handles kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms without the cupping or swelling laminate suffers from.
Unlike tile or stone, LVT is warm to walk on and absorbs impact noise, a real win in open-plan kitchens and upstairs bathrooms.
We stock and recommend underfloor-heating-compatible LVT so you get the look you want without losing the warmth.
Modern Karndean and Amtico ranges are genuinely difficult to tell from the material they imitate, at a fraction of the cost and maintenance.
On a prepped sub-floor with the right adhesive, glue-down LVT routinely outlasts the kitchen it was fitted with.
Sweep, occasional damp mop, no sealing or re-finishing required. Replace a single plank if damaged rather than re-doing the whole floor.
LVT is the most flexible hard floor on the market, but it's also the one where corners get cut most often. Here is what actually changes the lifespan of an LVT install.
Click LVT floats over the sub-floor with an integral underlay or thin foam, quick to fit, easy to lift, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms and dry hallways. Glue-down LVT is bonded direct to a prepped sub-floor with a pressure-sensitive or hard-set adhesive, the right choice for kitchens, wet rooms, commercial use and anywhere with underfloor heating. We specify per room, not per house.
Existing tile is normally over-boarded with 6mm plywood. Timber boards are checked for movement and screwed down. Concrete or screed is moisture-tested, primed and latex-smoothed to a flat finish. We do not skip this, fitting LVT over a bad sub-floor is the #1 reason floors fail early.
Karndean Designflooring (Knight Tile, Van Gogh, Korlok) for residential; Amtico Spacia and Signature for premium domestic and light commercial; Moduleo Roots and Transform for mid-range value; and several alternative ranges where performance matches the named brands. We are honest about which gives you better value in your room.
Standard plank is the fastest fit and lowest-cost. Herringbone takes roughly 30–40% more labour and waste but transforms a hallway or open-plan kitchen. Parquet and chevron sit between the two. We mock up the pattern on the measure visit so you can see what you're committing to before the quote.
Residential LVT is typically 2.5–3mm with a 0.3–0.55mm wear layer. Commercial spec moves to 2.5–5mm with a 0.7mm+ wear layer for cafés, salons, surgeries and offices. Wear-layer thickness is the single most useful number on the spec sheet, we'll point you at the right one for the use.
Usually yes, we over-board with 6mm plywood and prime, or use a self-levelling compound, depending on the tile depth and grout lines. We assess this on the measure visit.
Yes, but only with a glue-down spec and the right adhesive. Click LVT in a wet room will eventually fail at the joints. We specify the right format for the room.
Yes, most modern LVT ranges are UFH-rated up to around 27°C surface temperature. We confirm the range is rated before quoting if UFH is in the room.
A standard kitchen-diner of around 20 m² is typically prepped on day one and fitted on day two. Whole-house installs run 3–5 days depending on sub-floor condition.
On a properly prepped sub-floor, residential LVT routinely lasts 15–20+ years. Commercial-grade with a thicker wear layer holds up in busy public-facing rooms for 10+ years.
Often yes. Several alternative ranges match the look and wear performance of named brands. We'll show you both side by side and let you choose on the day.
Yes. Uplift, dust-sheet protection and disposal can all be included in your fixed quote.
Free home or site measure. Written quote with everything itemised. No pressure, no salesperson follow-up, just the price and what it includes.
