
LVT flooring in Dubai
LVT, or luxury vinyl tile, is vinyl made as individual planks and tiles with a realistic wood or stone design. Its flexibility makes it the vinyl most suited to patterns and precise detailing.
Free site visit · Designed in 3D · Installed in-house
What LVT is, and what makes vinyl 'luxury'
The word luxury is a product category rather than a promise. LVT stands for luxury vinyl tile, and it separates individual planks and tiles from sheet vinyl on a roll. Each piece is built from layers: a backing, a vinyl core, a high-resolution printed film and a clear wear layer, usually with a protective surface coating. Many products add an embossed texture that follows the printed grain, so the surface feels closer to real wood or stone. Because the pieces are separate, they can be laid as planks, as tiles, or cut and combined into herringbone, chevron and borders. LVT is mostly flexible, which is the key difference from rigid-core SPC.
Glue-down or click
Glue-down (dryback)
The traditional form of LVT. Thin pieces are bonded to a smooth screed. Very stable once laid, quiet underfoot, and individual pieces can be replaced. Suits patterns, borders and commercial spaces.
Click LVT
Thicker flexible planks with locking edges that float on an underlay. Quicker to lay, but needs a flat base and is less suited to complex patterns.
Loose lay
Heavy planks that grip the floor by weight and friction, mostly used in commercial areas where pieces need lifting for access.
Where LVT suits a Dubai home or office
- Kitchens and family roomsWater-resistant and soft underfoot, comfortable for standing and forgiving with dropped glasses.
- ApartmentsThin and quiet, so it can renew a floor with little change in height and little footstep noise.
- Patterned floorsHerringbone and bordered layouts at a lower cost and lower risk than wood in busy rooms.
- Offices and retailCommercial grades handle chair castors, foot traffic and frequent cleaning.
- Less suitedRooms with intense direct sun on a floating floor, and showers or wet rooms, which need tile or stone over waterproofing.
Preparation decides the finish
Smooth, dry and clean
Glue-down LVT is thin and flexible, so it reproduces whatever is beneath it. Old tile grout lines, small cracks or trowel marks can appear as lines across the floor in low-angle light. We remove or fill and then smooth the base with a levelling compound before laying, and check that the screed is dry enough for the adhesive.
Strong sun through large windows warms the surface and makes vinyl expand. Adhesives and layout are chosen with that in mind, and blinds help protect the colour over time. Edges finish at skirting or with trims at doors. Where the floor is part of a bigger job, it is laid within a villa or apartment renovation and planned with the other finishes.

How we deliver LVT
Project Study
A free site visit to measure, assess the existing floor and decide between glue-down and click.
Plan
We agree the design, wear grade, pattern and borders, and apply for any approvals your building or community requires.
Visualization
Patterns and colours are shown in 3D in your rooms before anything is ordered.
Execution
Our in-house team prepares and smooths the base and lays the floor, with a dedicated project manager as your contact.
What changes the cost
- Glue-down, click or loose lay
- Wear layer and commercial or domestic grade
- Base smoothing and repairs
- Pattern, borders and cutting waste
- Stairs, trims and skirting
Questions and answers
What does LVT stand for?
What is the difference between LVT and SPC?
Is LVT waterproof?
Can LVT be laid over tiles?
Can I have herringbone in LVT?
How do I clean LVT?
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