Dry Back LVT Flooring: A new favorite of cost-effective PVC flooring, why are more and more projects choosing it?

In today's flooring market, LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) luxury vinyl flooring is highly favored for its superior performance and diverse appearance options. Among the many categories of LVT, Dry Back LVT Flooring has gradually become the main force in commercial space and residential decoration with its excellent stability, economy and installation flexibility.

1. What is Dry Back LVT Flooring?
Dry Back LVT flooring is a type of LVT flooring, which adopts the "dry back" installation method, that is, it is pasted on the ground by brushing floor glue, which is different from Click (lock) and Loose Lay (free laying) LVT flooring. Its structure generally consists of five layers: wear-resistant layer, printed decorative layer, PVC base layer, glass fiber stabilization layer and bottom layer, with excellent dimensional stability and wear resistance.

This type of LVT floor is usually thinner (about 2.0mm-3.0mm), but has high strength and good elasticity, which is very suitable for high-traffic areas and long-term use scenes.

2. Core advantages of dry-back LVT flooring
1. High cost-effectiveness, saving both materials and construction
Dry Back LVT is more affordable than other types of LVT, and its installation process is simple and the material utilization rate is high. It is currently a type of floor material with extremely high cost-effectiveness. It does not contain a locking structure, which makes transportation and storage more convenient, saving logistics and warehousing costs.

2. More firmly adhered, suitable for large-scale continuous laying
Due to the need to use special glue for floors, Dry Back LVT floors have strong adhesion and higher stability after laying, and will not cause arching or warping problems caused by thermal expansion and contraction. It is very suitable for places such as shopping malls, offices, hospitals, and schools that require high ground stability.

3. Wear-resistant, non-slip, and easy to clean
The surface of Dry Back LVT floors is usually added with PU coating or UV coating, which has good wear resistance, waterproof and moisture-proof, and high anti-slip coefficient. Daily cleaning only requires ordinary mop wiping, and low maintenance cost.

4. Rich decorative effects, natural and realistic
The development of modern printing technology enables Dry Back LVT to simulate a variety of natural textures such as wood grain, marble, weaving, fabric, etc., with a variety of colors and specifications, the decorative effect is natural and delicate, meeting the needs of different space styles.

III. Installation points and precautions
Although the installation of Dry Back LVT is relatively simple, to achieve good results, you still need to pay attention to the following points:

Base treatment is crucial: Dry back LVT must be laid on a flat, dry, oil-free base, and the ground usually needs to be leveled.

Glue selection needs to be reasonable: It is recommended to choose environmentally friendly high-strength floor glue, and strictly follow the glue application amount and open time recommended by the manufacturer.

Construction environment requirements: The construction temperature is preferably controlled at 18-28℃ to avoid extreme environments affecting the adhesive effect.

Compacting treatment cannot be ignored: After laying, a professional roller needs to be used to compact the floor to ensure that the floor fits tightly with the ground without hollowing.

4. Application scenarios: Comprehensive coverage from commercial space to residential decoration
Dry Back LVT has a wide range of application scenarios.
Commercial space: such as shopping malls, retail stores, offices, and office buildings. Its stability and high cost-effectiveness make it an ideal choice.
Medical and educational places: such as hospitals, clinics, schools and other areas have high requirements for hygiene and safety. Dry Back LVT is non-slip, easy to clean, and has certain antibacterial properties.
Residential projects: In recent years, more and more residential projects have chosen Dry Back LVT, especially for rental houses, apartment renovations and other scenes with limited budgets but hope for quick decoration.

5. Future trends of Dry Back LVT
As the global building decoration industry continues to pay more attention to green and sustainable materials, Dry Back LVT is also constantly improving in terms of raw material environmental protection, recycling, and low VOC emissions. Future development trends include:

Strengthening environmental protection performance: No phthalate plasticizers, low formaldehyde release, and recyclable PVC materials will become the mainstream.

Intelligent manufacturing and personalized customization: Through digital printing technology, provide customers with customized textures and patterns to enhance the sense of space design.

Stronger compatibility with floor heating systems: More and more Dry Back LVT products are compatible with floor heating, adapting to modern comfortable living needs.

Dry Back LVT flooring has been expanding its market share worldwide due to its strong stability, good decorative properties, and excellent cost control. Especially in commercial and renovation projects, it stands out with its extremely high flexibility of use and cost-effectiveness.