LVT Flooring System Clarification | Free Lay®, Click, Glue Down, SPC®

Key features

100% Waterproof
Highly Durable Surface
Realistic Imaging
Easy Maintenance / Cleaning
Sound Absorption
Quick & Easy Installation

Free Lay

Kolay’s Acoustically Integrated LVT Free Lay® System is an innovative waterproof flooring that is installed the same way as a traditional Glue Down LVT, except the adhesive is only around the perimeter like a carpet tile installation. The natural beauty of wood, stone, marble, leather, cork, solid colors, basket weave or any image can be manufactured and installed, eliminating the need for any unattractive transitions between designs.

Key Features

100% Waterproof
Highly Durable Surface
Realistic Imaging
Easy Maintenance / Cleaning
Quick & Easy Installation

Glue Down

Kolay’s Glue Down LVT System is top of the line for size, image, and embossing options. The natural beauty of wood, stone, marble, leather, cork, solid colors or any image can be manufactured and installed but does need transitions between designs and for long-running areas.

SPC Click

SPC® stands for Stone Plastic Composite.

As a leading innovator in resilient flooring we are always looking for ways to improve and advance technology. Like many of our competitors, several years ago we used WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) in our click systems. In 2015 we were experiencing problems with installations of WPC products especially when they were exposed to moisture. We began researching to determine if the backing could be made more stable. During this time we were also close to introducing our Dura Wear Wall Protection and Ceiling Tile product lines which were also in need of a good stable backing system.

Through our research and development team we determined late 2015 that instead of using a wood powder component in the backing, a ground up stone powder had far superior performance characteristics. We were the first US company to introduce the product at the 2016 Surfaces International Trade show in our Dura-Wear product line. After receiving a very strong initial response we registered the product at the US Patent and Trademark office on January 20 of 2017 and were granted the trademark October 10, 2017. Since 2016 we have featured this construction in all of our click planks, Dura Wear Wall protection products and Ceiling tiles.

Additional backings may be applied to our SPC® construction for enhanced acoustical properties.

At a Glance

100% WATERPROOF

Transform your bath, kitchen, basement or laundry room. Free Lay® tiles and planks won’t swell, buckle or lose integrity when exposed to water.

DURABLE SURFACE

Maintenance and cleanup are no sweat! The commercial-grade surface resists scratches, stains and wear. Spills, smudges and soil wipe right up.

EASY MAINTENANCE

This product is the easiest product in the industry to maintain. Stains wipe clean with just water and a rag or towel. It can also be mopped, vacuumed and hot water extracted.

HIGHLY REALISTIC

Extraordinary detail and embossed texture mimic the look and feel of natural hardwood —so much that you can’t even tell the difference.

HIGHLY RATED

With heavy commercial traffic ratings and mid 50’s IIC ratings for sound absorption, this product is well suited for virtually any application.

SOUND ABSORPTION

The Free Lay, Glue Down and Click products all deliver superior IIC sound ratings. All will achieve results starting in the low 50’s for the Glue Down and up to the high 50’s with the Free Lay.

QUICK, EASY INSTALLATION