COMMERCIAL LVT
MARKET FORECAST Good growth is forecast in the luxury vinyl tile (LVT) market over the next few years, according to a report recently published by flooring research specialists Leading Edge. With economic and construction activity set to recover after Covid-19, Leading Edge estimate an 8% growth for 2021 LVT volume compared to 2020. Construction sectors that are important for LVT will see steady increases in activity and LVT will continue to grow its share of the flooring sector, albeit at a slower rate than in previous years.
The most used LVT brands are Karndean, Amtico, Polyflor, Moduleo and Forbo with 87% of flooring contractors having used Karndean at least once in the previous 12 months.
Moduleo is a relatively new LVT brand in the market but are now the fourth most used brand with over 30% of contractors having used it at least once in the previous 12 months. Note these percentage figures are different
PERFECT FOR HOTSPOTS The newly updated collection of Malmo stickdown luxury vinyl tile (LVT), which features 13 brand-new designs, delivers high performance and stability to deal with areas of high and fluctuating temperatures within the home. It is ideal for conservatories and open-plan spaces with bi-fold doors and skylights where there can be ‘hotspots’ from direct sunlight.
A stylish and practical alternative to tiles, wood or laminate, Malmo stickdown LVT offers an affordable flooring option that won’t compromise quality or comfort. Malmo stickdown LVT is available in a variety of designs which combine natural looks with high performance qualities. The flooring is perfect for using in rooms with a lot of sunlight as it won’t fade, lift or warp, being a fully adhered system that is glued directly to the floor or subfloor.
The Malmo LVT collection has undergone a major design update with 13 brand- new additions to its stickdown offering, further enhancing its creative scope and installation flexibility for domestic and commercial interiors. Fashionable and
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to market share – details on brand share and changes over the years are in the report.
Carpet tile brands Interface and Milliken have featured in the list of brands used by flooring contractors for the first time, as LVT is a relatively new addition for these two brands. On the other hand, Gerflor has seen a decrease in use of the brand in 2020.
Loose lay LVT’s share of the overall market has more than doubled since 2017. Heavy backed loose lay has the largest market share of the loose lay market in 2021. Click and Fit and Rigid Core have an equal portion of the market with rigid core having seen rapid growth since 2017. The proportion of contractors who never use loose lay has been hovering around half for the three previous surveys, but there is an increase in the number of contractors regularly using it.
Respondents were also asked to rate all the main brands on a number of key attributes such as price, quality, specification and design. When asked to rate the best supplier for ‘product quality’, Amtico was rated number one
– a position it has consistently held since the 2008 survey.
Flooring contractors favour those brands they are familiar with and can trust. There is a reluctance to change brands unless forced to by a specification or if a price is particularly attractive.
The top two reasons for contractors selecting the supplier they do is that the brand is specified (42% of contractors mentioned this) and that the price is attractive (23%). These are the same reasons given as in 2017. The percentage giving specification as the main reason was similar in the last three reports (43% in 2017 and 41% in 2014).
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functional, the new stickdown decors comprise seven planks, five tiles and a herringbone style.
The complete Malmo collection now offers a total of 57 designs; 25 stickdown and 32 rigid, including the award-winning Senses range.
Malmo stickdown LVT features a 0.55mm wear layer, is tested to R10 slip resistance, is compatible with water-piped underfloor heating
systems and exceptionally sound absorbent. The range has a 25-year domestic wear warranty, with 10 years for commercial applications.
The Malmo LVT range is distributed by International Decorative Surfaces and is available ex-stock from all of their nationwide branches for 24-48- hour delivery.
www.malmoflooring.com
www.idsurfaces.co.uk
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