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An installation method where planks or tiles (typically LVT) are bonded directly to the subfloor with adhesive, giving a very stable, thin floor suited to large areas and underfloor heating.
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Click flooring
Flooring whose planks lock together with a click mechanism to form a floating floor, without adhesive. Common for laminate and one of the two main LVT installation types.
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Wear layer
The clear protective top layer on vinyl and LVT (and, differently, on laminate) that takes the traffic and scuffs. A thicker or tougher wear layer generally copes with heavier use.
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