Resilient Construction

Resilient Flooring was originally known as “hot pressed tile” which is a good indicator of how it is made.

Lamination Process

Using heat and pressure, lamination is a continuous process that bonds one layer to the next until all layers are fully formed. The tiles are constructed of the following four layers:

• Backing layer – Sound absorbing layer with textured grip
• Fill layer – Stability layer for indentation resistance. SPC is made by combining limestone powder and stabilizers while LVT is made with a blend of wood dust and PVC.
• Print layer – This layer is waterproof and will contain the pattern, texture, and 3D visuals that resemble ceramic or stone.
• Wear layer – The wear layer plays a crucial role in the lifespan of your tiles. Clear coatings such as aluminum oxide will keep your flooring from rapidly wearing.

Embossing Process

Once the layers are fully formed, the sheet enters the embossing process where under heat and pressure, engraved rollers apply the textured design onto the face of the product. Once the texture is applied, the scratch and scuff Topcoat will be applied. The slabs then pass through an annealing oven that uses heated air to raise the temperature of the entire slab to a point that any stress between the layers are relieved. Once cooled back down, this process is added “insurance” to produce a stabilized product that will reduce the opportunity for “doming or cupping” due to stresses between the layers in the finished planks.

Inspection and Milling

Slabs are inspected to eliminate any flaws then sent to milling where the slab are cut to size. Once milled, the product is boxed, wrapped, stacked on a pallet, and ready for shipment.