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David Bigland, Managing Director of Moduleo UK and Eire, considers the suitability of luxury vinyl for use with underfloor heating.
When specifying flooring to be fitted with underfloor heating, there are a variety of things to consider. From the structure of the product itself, to its durability, maintenance and of course, the overall finish it will provide.
Underfloor heating has become more and more popular in recent years. From hotels or retails outlets, to office spaces; it provides an efficient way of heating large spaces and therefore is increasingly prevalent across the UK.
It is of course important to specify a floorcovering that offers a dimensionally stable structure and will not shrink or curl when heated. The double fibreglass structure of Moduleo’s LVT provides this peace of mind. It heats up quickly to ambient temperatures and can be used with hot-water and electric underfloor heating where the top floor surface does not exceed 27°C.
The durability of flooring is also paramount in any commercial environment as surfaces are often subject to more stains and spillages, as well as higher levels of footfall. It is important to ensure that the product offers a wear-layer that is suitable for the level of traffic that is expected. For example, our Transform collection offers a thick wear-layer of 0.55mm, making it ideal for busy areas such as hotel lobbies, meeting rooms, or corridors.
Maintenance is another crucial consideration. Products such as LVT offer a smooth finish meaning it is much easier to clean and more hygienic than a real wood floor for example, which gives the dirt plenty of places to hide.
Of course the style and overall finish will be absolutely crucial when specifying flooring for any environment. At Moduleo we have a large collection of both wood- effect and stone-effect flooring, and we’re currently experiencing a growing trend for rustic finishes. As interior design trends continue to bring the outside in, wooden floors that appear gnarly are currently in high-demand.
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Our recently-launched ‘Next Generation’ of products also caters for an increasing shift towards more natural-looking flooring options and there has been a definite rise in
popularity of our darker products. From our Blackjack Oak to our Fazino
Maple, dark woods and stones are on- trend for this winter.
With large commercial spaces, there is also further opportunity to offer more bespoke and bold flooring finishes. Parquet is an incredibly popular current trend and we have recently launched a parquet option across all products in our Transform and Impress collection to cater for this. Introducing more of a design element to flooring, our parquet products can be fitted in a variety of shapes and formations, which means the options for finishes are almost infinite.
“It is of course important to specify a floorcovering
that offers a dimensionally stable structure and
will not shrink or curl when heated.”
Finally, it is important to specify products that will last. Look for reputable brands that offer a long term warranty and important industry accreditations.
As a global top three manufacturer selling 100m² of LVT every year since 1997, Moduleo has a strong heritage and provides a minimum of 10 years warranty on all of our products, as long as the conditions of use fall under the classification according to the EN685 standard. Our products have also achieved the A+ Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) accreditation, while the company boasts the global quality management standard ISO 9001 and a BRE A+ Rating Certification.
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