Arvora Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Arvora LVT Flooring: Built for Everyday Living

Arvora LVT combines realistic wood-look design with rigid core SPC construction, a substantial wear layer and a click-lock installation system. Each nominal 7 x 48-inch plank is designed for interior flooring applications where you want the appearance of wood with the practical advantages of luxury vinyl flooring.

The collection includes 10 wood-look colors, making it easier to coordinate your floor with cabinets, countertops, furniture and other finishes throughout the home.

If you are new to rigid core flooring, our SPC flooring guide explains how SPC is constructed and how it differs from other types of luxury vinyl flooring.

What Makes Arvora LVT Different?

Arvora is more than a printed wood-look surface. The complete flooring construction includes:

• Nominal 7 x 48-inch plank size
• 29 square feet per box
• 12 planks per box
• 5mm SPC rigid core
• 1mm attached IPXE pad
• 6mm total thickness
• 22 MIL wear layer
• Aluminum oxide finish
• Micro-beveled edges
• Unilin Angle/Drop locking system
• No-adhesive click installation
• FloorScore certification
• GREENGUARD certification
• Interior use
• 24-hour acclimation
• Coordinated T-Molding, Reducer and Stair Nosing available

When comparing Arvora with another luxury vinyl floor, look at the complete construction rather than making a decision from one specification alone.

Our Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Buying Guide explains the specifications I recommend comparing before choosing a floor.

22 MIL Wear Layer With an Aluminum Oxide Finish

Arvora LVT uses a 22 MIL wear layer with an aluminum oxide finish.

A mil is one-thousandth of an inch, so a 22 MIL wear layer measures approximately 0.022 inch, or about 0.56 mm. It does not mean the flooring is 22 millimeters thick.

The wear layer protects the printed design underneath it, while the aluminum oxide finish provides additional surface protection. These are related specifications, but they are not the same thing.

For a deeper explanation, see our 22 MIL wear layer guide and aluminum oxide flooring guide.

No flooring should be considered scratch-proof. Furniture protection, regular cleaning and controlling abrasive dirt and grit can help protect the finished surface.

5mm SPC Core Plus Attached Pad

Arvora has a 5mm SPC core combined with a 1mm attached IPXE pad, creating a total flooring thickness of 6mm.

That distinction is important when comparing flooring specifications.

A 5mm core does not mean the complete plank is only 5mm thick when an attached pad is included.

Our 5mm vs 6mm vinyl plank flooring guide explains how core thickness, attached pad and total flooring thickness work together.

SPC stands for stone polymer composite. It creates the rigid structural core of the plank and is one of several constructions used in luxury vinyl flooring.

If you are comparing rigid core products, our SPC vs WPC flooring guide explains the differences between these two common core types.

Click Lock Installation Without Full-Spread Adhesive

Arvora uses the Unilin Angle/Drop locking system for click installation without full-spread adhesive.

The planks connect mechanically to create a floating floor.

Click-lock installation can simplify the flooring process, but it does not eliminate the need for proper preparation. Subfloor flatness, layout, perimeter spacing, cuts, transitions and correctly engaged locking joints all matter.

Read our Click Lock Vinyl Plank Flooring guide to understand how these systems work.

If you are preparing for installation, our Click Lock Vinyl Plank Installation Guide walks through the process in more detail.

Does Arvora LVT Need to Acclimate?

Yes. Arvora requires 24 hours of acclimation before installation.

Acclimation requirements are not universal across all LVT products, which is why I recommend following the instructions for the exact flooring you are installing rather than relying on a general rule you may have heard.

Our LVT acclimation guide explains why acclimation requirements vary and what to consider before installation.

FloorScore and GREENGUARD Certification

Arvora LVT carries both FloorScore and GREENGUARD certification.

FloorScore is a certification program focused on indoor air emissions from flooring products.

GREENGUARD certification also addresses chemical emissions and indoor air quality.

These certifications should not be confused with claims that a flooring product is chemical-free, VOC-free or universally healthier than another material.

You can learn more about FloorScore certified flooring in our dedicated guide.

We also explain GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold certification, including the important distinction between standard GREENGUARD certification and the more stringent GREENGUARD Gold program.

Arvora is listed as GREENGUARD certified. We do not describe Arvora as GREENGUARD Gold unless documentation for the individual product specifically supports that claim.

Coordinated Arvora LVT Trim

Finishing the floor properly is just as important as choosing the plank.

Arvora has three coordinated trim options, each measuring 94.5 inches long.

T-Molding

T-Molding is used to transition or join two flooring areas that finish at similar heights.

It is commonly considered at doorways or where Arvora meets another flooring surface of approximately the same elevation.

Reducer

A Reducer is used when the Arvora floor transitions down to a lower flooring surface.

For example, you may need a reducer where Arvora meets sheet vinyl or another thinner finished floor.

Stair Nosing

Stair Nosing is used to finish the exposed edge of a stair or step where appropriate for the installation.

Planning trim before installation helps prevent problems at doorways, adjoining floors and elevation changes.

Our LVT Flooring Trim and Transitions Guide explains these profiles and when each one may be needed.

Choosing an Arvora LVT Color

Arvora is available in 10 wood-look colors.

When choosing a color, I recommend looking beyond the flooring sample by itself. Compare it with the permanent finishes already in the room, especially:

• Kitchen cabinets
• Countertops
• Wall colors
• Fireplace materials
• Existing tile
• Interior doors
• Wood furniture
• Adjacent flooring

Pay particular attention to undertones.

Two floors can both be described as brown or oak while one leans warmer and the other leans cooler. Those undertones can change how the floor works with cabinets, stone, tile and paint.

I also recommend looking at several planks together whenever possible. A wood-look floor is designed to create variation across the installation, so a single plank cannot always show the full range of the color.

LVT or Tile: Which Flooring Is Right for Your Project?

Arvora gives you the wood-look appearance and resilient feel of luxury vinyl plank, but LVT is not the right flooring material for every project.

Porcelain, ceramic and other floor tiles offer different characteristics, including a hard surface and a much broader range of sizes, shapes, patterns and design possibilities.

If you are deciding between the two materials, start with our Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Tile guide. It compares comfort, installation, water exposure, maintenance, durability characteristics and design without treating either material as the right choice for every room.

LVT vs Porcelain Tile

Porcelain is one of the most useful materials to compare directly with Arvora.

Porcelain provides a hard tile surface with very low water absorption, while Arvora provides a warmer, more resilient SPC plank floor without traditional tile grout joints.

Our LVT vs Porcelain Tile comparison takes a closer look at installation, comfort, durability, maintenance, water exposure and where each material can make sense.

Want a Wood Look?

You do not have to choose LVT simply because you want your floor to resemble hardwood.

Wood-look porcelain provides another way to create a plank-style wood appearance using a hard tile surface.

Our LVT vs Wood-Look Porcelain Tile guide compares the two options, including warmth underfoot, grout, installation, realistic wood appearance and everyday use.

Can Arvora LVT Go Over Existing Tile?

Installing LVT over an existing tile floor may be possible when the flooring manufacturer permits it and the existing tile provides a suitable substrate.

Do not assume an old tile floor can simply be covered.

Loose tile, cracks, grout joints, floor flatness, moisture, doors, appliances, finished floor height and transitions all need to be considered.

Before planning this type of remodel, read our guide to installing LVT over existing tile.

Choosing Between Tile and LVT for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Kitchens and bathrooms make the LVT vs tile decision more application-specific.

Arvora can provide a warmer wood-look floor for appropriate interior applications, while tile opens up additional porcelain, ceramic and wet-area design possibilities.

Our Tile vs LVT for Kitchens and Bathrooms guide compares the two materials specifically for these rooms, including water exposure, comfort, maintenance, installation and design.

LVT, LVP, SPC and WPC: What Do These Terms Mean?

Flooring terminology can become confusing quickly.

LVT traditionally means luxury vinyl tile.

LVP means luxury vinyl plank and generally describes luxury vinyl flooring manufactured in a plank format.

SPC describes a rigid core construction. It does not describe the shape of the finished floor.

WPC is another type of rigid core construction.

This means a product can be an LVP because it is shaped like a plank and also be an SPC floor because of the construction of its core.

Arvora uses a wood-look plank format with SPC rigid core construction.

Our LVT vs LVP guide explains the terminology in more detail.

Learn More About LVT Flooring

Buying flooring gets easier when you understand the specifications instead of comparing products based on one number or marketing claim.

I put together these BELK Tile guides to help you understand LVT, compare it with tile and plan your installation.

Start Here: Choosing LVT

• SPC Flooring: What It Is, Pros, Cons & Where to Use It
• How to Choose Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
• LVT vs LVP: What's the Difference?
• SPC vs WPC Flooring: What's the Difference?

Compare LVT With Tile

• Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Tile: Which Flooring Is Right for Your Home?
• LVT vs Porcelain Tile: What's the Difference?
• LVT vs Wood-Look Porcelain Tile: Which Wood-Look Floor Is Right for You?
• Tile vs LVT for Kitchens and Bathrooms: How to Choose the Right Floor

Understand LVT Specifications

• What Is a 22 MIL Wear Layer?
• 5mm vs 6mm Vinyl Plank Flooring: What's the Difference?
• What Is an Aluminum Oxide Wear Layer on Vinyl Flooring?
• What Is FloorScore Certified Flooring?
• What Is GREENGUARD Gold Certified Flooring?

Plan Your Installation

• Click Lock Vinyl Plank Flooring: What You Need to Know
• How to Install Click Lock Vinyl Plank Flooring
• Does LVT Flooring Need to Acclimate?
• Can You Install LVT Over Tile?
• LVT Flooring Trim & Transitions: What Do You Need?