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5/10/2022 0 Comments

Switching from Carpet to Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Top 3 Mistakes Commercial Spaces Make When Making the Change!
​by Dana Hetrick, Flooring Specialist- Lucas Commercial Flooring Group

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) continue to be the trend in commercial spaces, from corporate offices to healthcare environments. Many organizations see the advantages of the durable, low-maintenance wear layers and the flexibility of designs. Many decision makers take the plunge from soft surfaces to hard surfaces , but not all take the time to consider all of the aspects of the change until it is too late. 
Why are commercial environments making the change? 
There are a lot of advantages of LVT/ LVP. Commercial resilient products are low maintenance, without the waxing requirements of its predecessor, VCT. Spills are easy to wipe away with a paper towel or mop up with a micro-fiber mop. The variety of patterns allow for a minimal look or more variation to hide spills that aren't immediately addressed. 

When looking at making the change, most evaluate the products themselves, not their current environment. Isolating the material without evaluating the space can lead to undesirable results. Here are 3 things that should be considered before making a change from Carpet to LVT/ LVP to avoid unwanted results: ​
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1) Acoustics
One of the first noticeable changes in the environment of a space are the acoustics: how loud are the background noises of a space? Are there a lot of people in open spaces having phone conversations? Is there traffic noise? How many interruptions are there from people coming and going with doors opening and closing? Sound travels several ways: directly to your ears or it can bounce off surfaces until it dissipates. Soft surfaces help to minimize the sounds bouncing around, so as sounds travel to the carpet, they are dissipated by that soft surface. Removing that soft surface and replacing with a hard surface can create a louder environment than what occupants are used to hearing. 

If acoustics are not considered before making the change from carpet to LVT, the noise and disruption level in a workspace may have a negative effect. If there are other soft surfaces in the space- ceiling tiles, fabric furniture, drapery, etc., the change to a hard surface may not be much of a change at all.
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2) Level Subfloors
All flooring forms to what it is being installed on, so what is under your existing carpet? Are there any additional layers of flooring hidden beneath the existing carpet? Do you have concrete or wood subfloors? How level are your floors? Do you have a lot of sunlight that will highlight subfloor imperfections? One advantage of carpet is that it can hide a multitude of subfloor sins, which prevent you from knowing exactly what is going on underneath. The only way to find out what is going on is to remove that carpet; however, partnering with a flooring specialist allows for additional investigating and planning on the front side to know more about what to expect on the final installation.  Additional floor preparation may be needed and planned for before making the switch to make sure your new floor is as smooth as possible. ​
3) Moisture
Whether moisture is spilled from the top or hiding in the subfloor, moisture can be a problem for LVT/ LVP. Traditional roll carpet is a breathable surface, allowing moisture to move through the material to evaporate; however, LVT/ LVP can trap moisture between the subfloor and the product, which can mean big problems. Care should be used in selecting an LVT/ LVP for kitchens, water filling stations, or other locations that have a lot of moisture and/or spill potential. Moisture that sits too long on the surface of the flooring can seep between seams and get trapped under the flooring. This can lead to adhesive and/or flooring failure. Subfloors, both wood and concrete, should also be tested prior to replacement for moisture levels  to determine if moisture is present. Natural springs, poor drainage, missing vapor barriers, and other factors can cause moisture to reside in subfloors. Checking the moisture levels in the subfloor can prevent future issues with the LVT/ LVP floors. ​
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5/9/2022 0 Comments

#WhereAreWe Wednesday

New Social Media Campaign Launching May 11, 2022

Lucas Commercial Flooring will be launching a new Social Media Campaign, celebrating the Kansas City Metro area's outdoor art on Wednesday, May 11, 2022! 
We are really inspired by the outdoor art provided in the Metro's communities, and we want to celebrate all that KC has to offer by sharing our inspirations. Every Wednesday morning we will share a palette of indoor construction materials, featuring flooring but including other interior finishes as well, along with snippets of an outdoor art piece.

The post will ask for Comments guessing the name and/or location of the outdoor art piece. At the end of the day, the art piece will be shown in combination with the inspired vignette, along with information about the art and it's location. 

Lucas Commercial Flooring will feature a different area of the Metro every 4-6 weeks, starting with their office location, North Kansas City. We are also accepting recommendations for accessible outdoor art pieces for future highlights. Please send a picture or link to information on the art piece to office@lucasflooringkc.com. 

Follow our Facebook, Linked In, or Instagram accounts to see what Outdoor Art will be featured this week!
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