Questions and Answers for TrafficMaster Allure Plus 5 in. x 36 in. American Cherry Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (22.5 sq. ft. / case)

A:  Thank you for your question- This product will not be restocked. It has been discontiuned

A:  I installed on concrete floor in a basement that is controlled and the product is great. Don't know about uncontrolled temps. Sorry i couldn't help more.

A:  Thank you for your question. The warranty will be void if the temperature is not controlled. The flooring may buckle.

A:  I installed in A basement that is only controlled by heat and air Approximately 25% of the time and kinda damp at times, has been put down about 5 years and Is a wonderful product for this, I think it would be perfect for You !!!!!

A:  I would'nt

A:  Thank you for your question. The product is not recommended for stairs as it is a floating floor.

A:  No

A:  While it would be durable I think like any vinyl it would be slippery. In addition, each stair would have to be capped and would require lot's of cutting. I wouldn't use it for stairs due to those reasons. Otherwise a great product!

A:  I did not do stairs with it. but it should be excellent for stairs also

A:  No. This is a floating floor. It adheres to the next strip laid.

A:  Thanks for your question. We never recommend putting the Allure Plus on stairs. The planks should only be installed as a free floating floor, any other installation voids your warranty.

A:  I finished my basement in February 2018. I chose Engineered Vinyl Plank (EVP), a newer/different product similar but more durable than Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) (Allure). The planks lock together (VERY important to me: they're permanently connected to each other, like laminate. Allure Plus is "peel-off-stick-down" type), and are standing up to teenagers and a small dog without scratching. I suggest you ask a couple of installers what they would purchase for your project if they were spending their own money. You may appreciate their experience later, and it will probably be worth much more to you than the free call. I painted my stairs years ago with an acrylic made for concrete garage floors. With sand added, it's non-slip and incredibly durable. However, it's more practical than pretty. When I finished the basement this year, I painted the steps a warm brown/gray and fixed carpet "stair treads" on each step with double-sided carpet tape. Total cost to update the stairs was under $100. It was a great value update for my purposes. Even if the kids/dog destroy them, I can replace the treads with new for about $60 and half an hour to lay new ones down, no tools needed. Paint and treads were both available from Home Depot.

A:  My bathroom was installed over linoleum. My family room and kitchen had hand scraped laminate which is not flat. I would think as long as you have one even level. This is really easy to install. Cut it with a knife and snips no saw. It is very sticky once it’s down it’s down . I used it to replace 3 yr old laminate which showed every scratch. This is the best flooring I have ever seen.

A:  Yes, however the existing laminate must be stable and not coming up. I would always recommend removal of previous floor but if you still like the existing laminate and are just looking for a temporary change, I would say go for it.

A:  Yes as long as the floor is clear of everything. You don’t want any pebbles or anything on it. Cause it will show thru and you will feel it. But it lays over other floors with ease!

A:  Yes. Just make sure the surface if flat and smooth, because any curves or bumps with slowly come through and be seen and can cause the finish to ware unevenly

A:  No, the flooring should not be installed over existing floating flooring.

A:  I recently purchased 1600 sq ft of Allure Plus LVP for my own basement, which was a fairly smooth and level concrete pour. My contractors explained that installing it would take a lot longer and cost more because this LVP is thin, has no cork backing, and the "peel and stick" type of LVP is tricky to work with and doesn't have the reliable results as a click-lock type. The smallest imperfections need to be sanded level before install, as a tiny grain of sand may be a problem. On the advise of my contractors, I returned the product and purchased a click-lock floating EVP (Engineered Vinyl Plank) with a cork backing, a newer type of product. My contractors recommended it because it is far easier to install, is warmer, quieter, just as nice to look at, and isn't as susceptible to shrinking/expansion issues. The brand I chose cost $2 more per square foot, but we are extremely happy with it as installed. It was a "buy once, cry once" situation for us. Best of luck with your decision!

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, it can be installed over laminate flooring.

A:  Thank you for your question- No, you can not install a floating floor over another floating floor.

A:  Yes you can! This is essentially a floating floor and the planks lock together with adhesive strips.

A:  I did, and it worked perfectly. Sound reduction was great, the product insulated my floor surprisingly well, and it molded to any slightly unlevel spots I had

A:  Thanks for your question. Yes, this product can and should be installed directly over OSB. Any sort of underlayment would actually give the planks too much cushion and void your warranty.

A:  This product comes with a foam layer attached to it that does not replace underlayment in my opinion. It could be installed directly over OSB but I wouldn't recommend skipping that layer personally.

A:  20 mil wear layer.

A:  Thank you for your question. Note from Product overview: 4 mil commercial-grade wear layer with a ceramic bead overlay.

A:  Thank you for your question. For our official statement on phthalates, please click here: http://www.mydiygenius.com/articles/phthalate-free-vinyl-flooring-does-allure-flooring-use-phthalates/