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LVT Flooring
Dubai
Luxury Vinyl Tile — the premium, hyper-realistic, 100% waterproof flooring that has replaced wood, tile and laminate in most modern Dubai homes. Click and dryback formats, residential to commercial spec, installed by certified fitters with a 20-year written warranty.
100% Waterproof
Every room safe
EIR Texture
Real-wood feel
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What Is LVT
Luxury Vinyl Tile — The New Default
LVT is a multi-layer vinyl flooring designed to look and feel almost indistinguishable from real wood, stone or ceramic. Each plank is built from a UV-cured topcoat, wear layer, decor film, flexible PVC core and pre-attached underlay.
- EIR (embossed-in-register) surface texture lines up with the grain photo — looks like real wood
- 4-sided V-bevel edges replicate the shadow gap of individual planks
- Phthalate-free, FloorScore-certified ranges — safe for families & pets
- Works with underfloor heating up to 27°C surface temperature
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Featured LVT Collections
120+ LVT SKUs in stock now — click ranges, dryback, herringbone, stone-look. Prices include supply and installation.
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Realistic wood appearance with a textured finish. Wide 187mm planks creating a cohesive,…
AED 55/m²
AED 80
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Mustique Solis Plank offers a 20 years luxury vinyl surface in a Mid-brown ceramic coat …
AED 55/m²
AED 80
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Rich brown oak beauty with long-lasting performance. Waterproof, UV resistant, and slip …
AED 55/m²
AED 80
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Mustique Mara Tile offers a Stone effect luxury vinyl surface in a Tile construction eng…
AED 55/m²
AED 80
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Kiri Mus Oak Dryback luxury vinyl plank brings the natural charm of light grey wood with…
AED 55/m²
AED 80
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Calder Pale Oak offers a 0.3mm luxury vinyl surface in a 2mm construction engineered for…
AED 55/m²
AED 80
Click vs Dryback
Two Install Systems, One Material
Same hyper-realistic vinyl, two installation approaches. Click for renovations over existing tile and single-day installs. Dryback for the most premium underfoot feel and commercial fit-outs.
- Click LVT (4–5mm): Floating over pre-attached underlay. No adhesive. Single-day install. Easy single-plank replacement.
- Dryback LVT (2–3mm): Bonded to subfloor with high-tack adhesive. Most stable feel. Best for retail & UFH installations.
- Loose-lay LVT (4.5mm): Friction-grip backing. No glue, no click. Removable — ideal for rentals & exhibition fit-outs.
- All formats waterproof, all underfloor-heating compatible, all 20-year residential warranty.
Why Dubai Trusts Us
Verified Numbers, Honest Service
Eight years of LVT installation experience in Dubai. Every credential verified, every warranty in writing.
3,800+
LVT Floors Installed
Across Dubai apartments, villas & commercial
4.9 ★
Google Rating
312+ verified customer reviews
120+
SKUs In Stock
At our Al Quoz warehouse, same-week dispatch
20 Yr
Written Warranty
Residential structural cover, transferable
1 Day
Avg Install Time
For a typical 100m² apartment
98%
Quote-Match Rate
Final invoice = initial written quote
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The Complete Guide
Everything You Need To Know About LVT In Dubai
A 10-minute read covering construction, wear-layer classes, install methods, cost tiers and care — the full specialist briefing.
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What LVT Actually Is
LVT — Luxury Vinyl Tile — is a multi-layer vinyl flooring designed to look and feel almost indistinguishable from real wood, stone or ceramic. Each plank is built from a transparent UV-cured topcoat, a wear layer, a high-resolution decor film, a flexible PVC core, glass-fibre reinforcement, and (on click ranges) a pre-attached underlay.
In Dubai, LVT has overtaken every other flooring category for residential use. It outperforms laminate on waterproofing, beats engineered wood on price and stability, and matches porcelain tile on durability while being warmer underfoot, quieter and faster to install.
LVT Plank Construction
Each LVT plank is built from six layers:
- UV-cured PU topcoat — stain & chemical resistance, easy to clean, no sealing.
- Wear layer — 0.3mm to 0.7mm transparent vinyl protecting the decor. The #1 spec to verify.
- Decor film — high-res wood, stone or design photo printed onto vinyl.
- Flexible PVC core — resilient, quiet underfoot, forgiving over minor subfloor variation.
- Stabiliser layer — glass fibre or scrim reinforcing dimensional stability.
- Backing — cork or IXPE on click ranges, smooth backing on dryback.
Choosing The Right Wear Layer
The wear layer is the transparent vinyl protecting the decor — every other LVT spec matters less. EN 685 use-class is the formal rating:
- 0.3mm (Class 22): Apartments, family bedrooms, low-traffic living. 12–18 year residential life. From AED 55/m².
- 0.5mm (Class 23/32): Whole-home installs, busy living rooms, villas. 20–25 year residential life. From AED 75/m².
- 0.55mm (Class 33): Offices, holiday rentals, small retail. From AED 95/m².
- 0.7mm (Class 33/42): Cafés, clinics, gyms, high-traffic retail. From AED 130/m².
Anyone selling you LVT without quoting a wear-layer spec is selling you a problem. Always check the data sheet — we publish every one of ours.
How Much LVT Costs In Dubai
The market sits in three clear tiers:
- AED 55–85/m² — entry-level click LVT, 0.3–0.4mm wear, IXPE underlay. Apartments and secondary rooms.
- AED 85–130/m² — signature click and dryback LVT, 0.5mm wear, EIR emboss, designer ranges.
- AED 130–200/m² — commercial dryback, 0.7mm+ wear, Class 33 heavy commercial.
All our quoted prices include supply, installation, beading, transition strips and removal of offcuts. Subfloor preparation (self-levelling for uneven screed) is quoted separately when required.
Installation Day — What To Expect
Click LVT installs at 80–120m² per day. Dryback at 50–80m². A normal Dubai apartment is done before the weekend.
The day breaks down roughly as:
- Hour 0–1: Team arrives, wall protection fitted, boards staged.
- Hour 1–6: Click installation room-by-room (or adhesive application for dryback).
- Hour 6–7: Skirting, beading, transitions, silicone at wet edges.
- Hour 7–8: Final clean, snag walk, warranty handover.
Renovation Friendly
Click LVT can be installed directly over existing ceramic, marble or screed — no demolition cost, no waste, no two-week shutdown.
LVT Maintenance & Care
LVT is the easiest hard floor to live with. No sealing, no waxing, no polishing. Five rules cover 95% of long-term performance:
- Daily: Soft sweep or vacuum (no rotating beater bar).
- Weekly: Damp mop with pH-neutral floor cleaner. No bleach, ammonia or oil soaps.
- Furniture: Felt pads on all chair, table and sofa legs.
- Entries: Walk-off mats catch grit — the #1 cause of premature scratching.
- Spills: Wipe immediately — LVT is waterproof, but standing water can dull the finish.
Why Choose Floors Dubai
Reasons LVT Customers Pick Us Over Competitors
01
120+ SKUs In Stock
Largest LVT inventory in Dubai — click, dryback, herringbone, stone-look. Same-week installation, no 4-week lead times.
02
Specialist Advice
Our consultants explain wear layers, classes and use cases honestly. We steer you to the right product, not the most expensive one.
03
20-Year Warranty
In writing on completion day. Workmanship plus manufacturer’s product cover. Transferable to next owner.
04
Master Fitters
Our installers average 10+ years of LVT experience. Employed, not subcontracted. Trained on every range.
05
Free Samples Delivered
4–6 samples brought to your apartment on the visit. You see them under your own lighting before deciding.
06
Post-Install Support
Snag list addressed within 7 days. Annual check-up available. We pick up the phone when you call.
How It Works
From Quote To Fitted In 5 Steps
Most LVT projects complete within 5–7 days end-to-end. The floor itself installs in a single day.
01
Free Home Visit
We measure, photograph, and check subfloor flatness, moisture and door clearances.
60 min02
Samples & Quote
4–6 LVT samples delivered. Itemised quote within 24h covering supply, fit, beading, transitions.
Same day03
Subfloor Prep
Self-levelling compound on uneven screed, primer if needed for dryback, vacuum cleaning.
½–1 day04
Installation
Click planks dry-laid in brick-bond; dryback bonded with high-tack adhesive and 100kg rolled.
1–2 days05
Finishing
Skirting, beading, door transitions, silicone at wet edges, final clean, photo handover.
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Areas We Cover
Installation Across All Of Dubai & The UAE
Downtown
Marina
JBR
JLT
Palm Jumeirah
DIFC
Business Bay
City Walk
Bluewaters
Arabian Ranches
Dubai Hills
Mirdif
Al Quoz
Al Barsha
Jumeirah
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Ajman
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FAQ
LVT Flooring Questions Answered
LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile — a multi-layer vinyl flooring product designed to mimic the look of wood, stone or ceramic with very high realism. Unlike standard sheet vinyl, LVT comes in individual planks or tiles that snap or glue down, with a thick wear layer and embossed surface texture.
Yes. Both click-lock and glue-down LVT are 100% waterproof at the plank level. They will not swell, warp or absorb water — making them safe for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and any wet zone in your Dubai home.
Click LVT has interlocking edges and floats over the subfloor — fast to install, easy to repair, slightly thicker (4–5mm). Dryback LVT is thinner (2–3mm), bonded with adhesive directly to the subfloor — gives the most stable, premium underfoot feel and is preferred in commercial installations and over underfloor heating.
LVT in Dubai starts from AED 55/m² for residential 0.3mm wear-layer click ranges, with premium dryback commercial LVT (0.7mm+ wear) reaching AED 160/m². Average homeowner spend is AED 75–120/m² supply and installed.
A good-quality LVT with a 0.5mm wear layer lasts 20+ years in residential use. Commercial-grade 0.7mm wear LVT carries 15-year commercial warranties. Light traffic, careful furniture pads and the right cleaning routine can extend that further.
Click LVT is theoretically DIY-friendly, but in Dubai we strongly recommend professional installation — the subfloor must be flat to within 3mm/2m, the perimeter expansion gap and door transitions need careful planning, and most warranties require certified install. We typically finish a 100m² apartment in 1–2 days.
Excellent. LVT handles Dubai's high humidity, intense daylight and AC temperature cycling much better than laminate or solid wood. UV-stable finishes prevent fading, and the flexible PVC core absorbs daily thermal movement without gapping.
SPC is the rigid-core, denser, more dent-resistant variant — best for high-traffic homes and heavy furniture. Flexible LVT is more forgiving over imperfect subfloors and slightly warmer underfoot. For most Dubai apartments either works; for villas with kids/pets we recommend SPC, for premium dryback look and commercial use, LVT.
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