Pacific West Floor Décor

Vancouver BC's Choice for LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

For LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring and professional installations in Vancouver your #1 choice is Pacific West Floor Décor. We specialize in quality LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring installations for all your home, office, commercial and retail flooring projects in Vancouver. All our installations are performed thru Pacific West Floor Decor's in-house installation service. From complete surface preparation to finishing touches like base board and paint, we are your complete flooring store in Vancouver BC.

Great Vinyl Plank Pricing Going on Right Now!

Pacific West Floor Décor

Surrey BC's Choice for LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

For LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring and professional installations in Surrey BC your #1 choice is Pacific West Floor Décor. We specialize in quality LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring installations for all your home, office, commercial and retail flooring projects in the great city of Surrey. All our installations are performed thru Pacific West Floor Decor's in-house installation service. From complete surface preparation to finishing touches like base board and paint, we are your complete flooring store in Surrey BC.

Great Vinyl Plank Pricing Going on Right Now!

REVIEW: Vinyl Plank Flooring (LVT) - Good, Bad or Ugly.

(Which Vinyl Plank LVT Floor should I buy?)

 ***What about the 'click' installation system?***  More Info

              LVT Benefits                  Issues using Low Quality Products              Great Brands

 What are some of the benefits and problems with vinyl plank flooring?

1. Question: Isn't All LVT Vinyl Plank Flooring The Same?

Answer: No, just like any other type of flooring be it hardwood, laminate, carpet, etc., not all VPF is made the same. There are some fantastic, high quality products available such as Karndean and Harbinger which have high quality standards and specifications.

Some of the great benefits: Quality LVT has some incredible advantages over many other types of flooring. Products such as Karndean and Harbinger were initially created solely for commercial, retail and hospitality projects that demanded resistance to heavy commercial traffic, ease of maintenance and a superior resistance to  water damage that greatly surpassed laminates, hardwood and carpet products. With time and innovation, the appearance and style of these luxury floors developed into stunning wood and tile looks that now rival the even real thing - you may not even be able to feel the difference on some of these top end Karndean products.

1. Durability - able to withstand the most demanding traffic demands in the home or even high-use commercial applications

2. Water Resistance: Resistant to water or moisture damage

3. Realistic Looks and styles

4. Warm and Comfortable: Softer and warmer than tile or laminate

5. Easy to maintain - Low maintenance

6. Stable: Won't crack or split

7. Environmentally safe- GreenGuard Clean Air Certified

However, sub-standard, low-quality products are widely available and while they may look similar, the differences can soon be discovered during installation or after installation is complete. Some major issues of these cheap import, low-quality products are:

1. Delamination (separating) in the layers of the product

2. Poor design - weak locking or join system

3. Off-gassing, strong odour and VOC issues.

4. Poor quality finishes - high maintenance and poor wear performance

5. Thin wear-layer - easily scuffed, scratched and damaged

6. Difficult installation - even with some promoted as  "do it yourself" installation

7. Warranty Issues - Off-shore / small distributors with little or no consumer support

*Products such as Karndean and Harbinger have none of these issues listed above.

2. Question: What should I look for when buying a vinyl plank floor?

Answer: Typically, the larger manufacturers invest much more into quality to ensure their name brand is protected. Many of the VPF on the market today comes from high output - low quality manufacturers from countries known for quality control issues. Be wary of outlets that do not install what they sell such as many discount or cash and carry type outlets. Typically these outlets' foremost focus is finding the lowest priced products to compete with other low-cost discount stores, quality soon becomes secondary in the race to find the cheapest product. This has been clearly seen in the laminate and hardwood flooring market and is now making it's way into the LVT market as well. In addition to price, Full Service flooring dealers must also ensure the products they sell can be installed efficiently by their own installers according to industry standards to make sure both the manufacturer and installation warranties remain intact.

3. Question: What brands should I look into?

Answer: As some of the larger flooring companies climb on board the wave of vinyl plank flooring, more and more quality flooring can be found. Many of these have offerings in many other types of flooring such as Congoleum, Armstrong, and Tarkett,; whereas companies such as Karndean and Harbinger have been leading the way for years with cutting edge styles and designs as well as constant innovations in quality.

4. Question: So what are the differences: low-cost vinyl plank vs. quality brand name floors?

Answer: Here is a small list of the major differences that can be found:

1. Your Health!!! Off-gassing of toxic chemicals is a major problem with many low priced - low quality vinyl floors, even some you may find in surprising outlets.customer's review of a big box product. Many manufacturers use recycled vinyl - which sounds good for the environment - but also can contain unwanted chemicals and is much tougher to control the quality of the finished product. We ourselves have found some of these problems in the early vinyl plank floors, many of these had an attractive price and decent look, but we soon found issues from strong odors emitting from some of these. Today, these issues still widely exist, but mainly with low-cost options manufactured in China. Some of these would dissipate after a few weeks but many seemed to never go away completely and really seemed to come back with warmer temperatures.

   The solution we have found is to deal with proven manufacturers such as Karndean and Harbinger which have high quality standards and specifications as to  what goes in and what will come out (or not come out) of their flooring. Karndean is certified by Greenguard for Indoor Air Quality and Children / Schools Certified and Harbinger has low VOC certification.

2. The Finish. Floor finishes vary but typically as with many things in life, you get what you pay for. Low-end, low-quality vinyl plank floors typically have poor finishes that require an initial maintenance to be performed on your new floor soon after installation. Usually this consists of cleaning the floor with a specific cleaner, sealing the floor, and then a finish coat or polish. Failure to perform this initial maintenance may cause future cleaning issues, stains, or marks that may not remove. For the life of the floor you will then need to continue with a maintenance program to keep the floor protected and looking good. Better quality floors now come with low-maintenance factory finishes which do not need any initial maintenance and will never require polish or finishes. Floors such as Karndean and Harbinger have these quality finishes and make your life a whole lot easier while protecting your new floor for the life of your floor.

3. Warranty Protection: Buying no-name or off-shore vinyl plank flooring, although advertised with 20 - 30 year warranties typically offer very little in actual consumer protection. The opposite is true when buying a quality brand of flooring with the backing of a large flooring distributor and/or manufacturer. Large brand name manufacturers ensure the products they sell will exceed the terms of their warranties, this helps to avoid an issue to begin with, who wants to deal with a problem floor in the first place, even if it is covered by a quality warranty? To give complete consumer protection, make sure to have Pacific West Floor Decor have their own installation service install your new floor giving you complete assurance of a quality installation by experienced professionals - along with a full 2 year installation warranty.

4. Installation (Glue-down): There are now several methods of installation available today, anywhere from full-spread - permanent glue-down to complete glue-less (floating) installations. The most common among professional quality flooring is the glue-down style. Among glue-down systems, there are 2 major differences... one employs a permanent bonding, wet-set adhesive while the other uses a pressure sensitive (releasable) adhesive. Our recommendation is top leave the wet-set method for the professionals. Harbinger specifies the wet-set adhesive method and although a release adhesive can be used, the warranty provided by Harbinger will be void. The pressure sensitive adhesive method is much more user friendly as it will allow for immediate foot traffic as soon as the plank is placed, the adhesive is completely dry during installation which eliminates the problem of cleaning adhesive off your new floor. Karndean specifies the pressure sensitive adhesive method for their floors and we highly recommend this for even 1st time installers.

   

5. Installation (Floating or Glue-less): There is a dramatic increase in the number of new vinyl plank floors using various types of glue-less installation systems. One that has been around for a few years already is the peel and stick system. This uses an adhesive strip found on each plank, to adhere to the following plank. A few things you should be aware of when purchasing one of these products; quality is very important as this system is less forgiving regarding design, quality of the adhesive strip, packaging, etc. Some problems have been found with lower quality flooring in wet areas or areas that have either a higher or lower temperature range such as a basement or a sunny upper room.

6. The click or glue-less locking system, the crucial component being obviously the design and strength of the lock. This determines how easy or difficult the installation as well as how the floor will hold together with time. IMPORTANT: Many of these new designs are problematic with weak  and/or sloppy locking systems; many are also extremely difficult to lock together during installation - we recommend a close inspection of these systems before purchasing! While 'clic' systems and other floating LVT products have some benefit in reducing surface preparation with some installations, we still recommend the glue-down installation as a professional, long-term, vitually problem-free installation.
   

7. Lastly, is the EcoLay loose lay flooring system. This is based on similar technology as the fiberfloor sheet vinyl flooring. No glue, no locks, no problem... just run a band of double-sided tape around the room perimeter and start installing. Great for renters who want to "take it with them" when they go and then reinstall it in the next place. This floor can also be fully adhered for permanent installations or areas with higher traffic demands.

Recommended! Karndean Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring as our #1 Choice!

Check out the our Karndean Art Select Product Gallery Here

Serving the following Greater Vancouver areas:

Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove, White Rock, South Surrey, Crescent Beach, New Westminster, Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Beyond from Whistler to Hope.

Today's Resilient Floors (Sheet Vinyl)

There have been some great innovations in sheet vinyl flooring in recent years. Advancements in the manufacturing process has enabled the industry to produce crisp - clear images greatly enhancing the visual impact of the floors. Add to that the ability to texture and emboss the wear-surface precisely following the pattern of the printed design, gives sheet vinyl a truly 3D effect. Once installed, today's sheet vinyl floors beautifully mimic real tile, slate or even wood flooring. Come by Pacific West Floor Decor's showroom to see the latest styles and designs.

FiberFloor® Layer System

Introducing the Tarkett^® FiberFloor^® Protection System™,

featuring five everyday-life-resistant layers and more.

1 Finish layer
Protects against scratches, scuffs and stains for easy; cleaning and maintenance

2 Wear layer
Prevents wear, rips, tears, gouges and indentations

3 Foam layer
Adds cushion and additional indentation protection, creating warmth and comfort underfoot

4 Engineered fiberglass inner layer

Utilizes woven fibers so it lays flat and won’t expand or contract for increased stability

5 Backing layer
Allows high flexibility, easy installation and a moisture-and sound-resistant barrier for added performance

The Tarkett^® FiberFloor^® Protection System also includes:

AquaGuard^®*

• A special foam treatment for extra protection against mold
• A full-printed barrier backing that prevents discoloration and stains coming from underneath, making it ideal for installation in humid areas.

*Available on all LifeTime^® and Easy Living™ Collections.

Call today for a free estimate or price check (604) 584-9269 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Airstep - Evolution

Stain Defense System™
— Soil and stain repellent
— Makes cleaning easier than ever

Silver Antibacterial Protection
— Guards against mold, mildew and alkali

UltraTec™ Premium Construction
— Install loose lay, perimeter fasten or fully adhered
— Lays Flay — Stays Flat — Guaranteed

Aluminum Oxide — provides outstanding durability

FloorScore Certified — contributes to good indoor air quality

12' widths for for virtually seamless installations

Lifelong Limited Warranty

Finished product Made in USA

Airstep - Plus

UltraTec™ Construction
— Tough and durable
— Install loose lay, perimeter fasten or fully adhered
— Lays Flat — Stays Flat — Guaranteed

Scotchgard™ Protector - built-in stain and soil repellent

Antibacterial Protection - contains silver, nature's own antibacterial protection

12' width for virtually seamless installations

20-Year Limited Warranty Protection

Finished product Made in USA

We also carry:

Luxury Plank Flooring - The next wave in flooring systems...

...discover the incredible looks and many benefits of this amazing floor.

LVT Luxury Plank Tile Flooring (aka. vinyl plank, vinyl strip) is rapidly becoming the go to product for many commercial and now residential flooring projects. It's benefits over other types of flooring make it a great choice for applications where other floors may fall short. The look and feel of the latest luxury plank floor introductions now rival the appearance and feel of natural hardwood and tile but with the bonus of it's natural resistance to water damage - important in "wet" areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, entry areas, etc. It has been widely used within the commercial flooring industry but is now rapidly catching on for use in the residential flooring market.

Is all vinyl plank flooring the same? Find out here Review

***ALERT*** Beware of the 'Clic' LVT Flooring System More Info

Karndean Designer Luxury Tile - Simply beautiful floors...

Karndean is a high quality manufacturer of luxury plank flooring offering a wide range of widths, textures, wood and tile looks, qualities and design options such as borders and insets. Karndean has worked very hard to ensure all it's floors meet or exceed the highest air quality standards allowing their products to be confidently used in any situation including pre-schools, daycares, and classrooms. Leading the way with low maintenance finishes, Karndean has now taken their low maintenance finish and applied it to their full range of products including their entry level "knight-tile" line. Easy to install, easy to maintain, and easy to look at... Check out their site for details and the multitude of designs and colours available.

click To See Our Karndean Art Select Product Gallery

Call today for a free consultation and estimate (604) 584-9269 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FEATURED IN THE 2011 PNE PRIZE HOME!!!

One of North America's fastest growing flooring trends - Vinyl Plank flooring, is now available for both commercial and residential use - AND we now carry Cork flooring and wall tiles! Made from extremely durable pure vinyl, Harbinger flooring is virtually indistinguishable from the natural beauty of the materials which inspire our designs with none of the practical drawbacks. Harbinger flooring offers significant advantages in terms of increased performance and lower maintenance. Whichever style or pattern you choose Harbinger flooring brings great looking, classic style to any commercial or residential application.

TAKE ME TO THE HARBINGER PAGE

Glue-less Vinyl Plank Floors - Floating Installation Systems

The quality glue-less option... easy to install yourself with all the advantages of a floating floor. This is not the low-end do-it-yourself flooring found at the local hardware depot - Congoleum has a long record of making quality flooring products in North America and has addressed the issues seen in the low-quality offerings from other manufacturers. Come in and see the difference quality makes - you just won't believe it can be this easy.

The technology for the SmartLink Glueless

System may have been created for use in the
aerospace industry but Connections has
brought it down to earth and put it right under
your feet. We’ve combined the beautiful look
of traditional and exotic woods with a unique

high tech adhesive strip installation system that
allows the planks to securely bond together
without the use of messy adhesives and nasty
glues. Connections is so quick and easy to
install that it’s perfect for the do-it-yourselfer
or flooring professional.
The 6” x 48” planks are ideally suited for any
room in your home. Since the planks are so
easy to care for and water resistant, you can
put them in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry
room, and of course, family room and foyer.
A special tough, durable wear surface helps
protect your new floor from everyday spills
and tracked-in dirt.
With a wide variety of hardwood designs to
choose from, quick and easy installation and
easy care, Connections is flooring at its best.

No Glue

No Click

No Peel and Stick

No Problem!