What Is Amtico Flooring?
Heard of Amtico flooring, but not sure what it is, or why it might be a suitable choice for your home or commercial environment?
Read on to learn more about the different products on offer from this established manufacturer and get help deciding whether it’s the right flooring for your premises.
A quick introduction to Amtico flooring
About Amtico
Now one of the world’s best-known luxury vinyl flooring brands, Amtico was founded in the UK in 1964. Its extraordinary designs and reputation for quality and innovation have enabled Amtico flooring to become the go-to luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) for customers who are looking for exceptional craftsmanship, superior technology, and outstanding performance from their investments.
What is Amtico flooring actually made of?
Amtico is constructed from a blend of resin and plasticisers which, when compressed under high pressure and using high temperatures, forms a strong yet impressively thin surface that can be manipulated to bear a striking resemblance to wood or stone.
Unique features
Created right here in Britain, Amtico flooring is a premium choice that delivers advanced strength and durability compared to many other LVT brands on the market. Amtico’s world-renowned Multiple Performance System provides high scuff resistance as well as a quiet, comfortable underfoot feel – and all products are developed with antimicrobial properties to reduce the presence of bacteria and improve overall hygiene in the home.
The benefits of Amtico flooring
Long-lasting and resistant to wear
Each Amtico tile or plank contains at least five layers, ensuring incredible endurance and a long lifespan. With proper care, you shouldn’t need to replace your Amtico flooring for decades!
A design option to suit every project
With an extensive range of patterns and colours to choose from, Antico’s range is second to none. Popular collections include designs that have been manufactured to mimic natural wood and stone, as well as a series of more abstract ideas. Many products are compatible with underfloor heating, too.
Easy to maintain
Simply give your Amtico flooring a light sweep and a mop every few days, and the surface will continue to shine at its brightest. Amtico recommends deep cleaning the floor once a year to remove any embedded dirt and keep it looking its best.
Market-leading guarantees
Amtico also offers reassuring warranties on all its products; guarantees vary by collection, but many planks and tiles are guaranteed for up to 35 years from the date of installation (and this warranty can be transferred to the new homeowner if you decide to sell up, too).
Eco-friendly
Amtico takes a strong stance on sustainability, and reports on important KPIs annually. The company has achieved a range of accreditations, some of which are listed below:
- Amtico products are certified as Phthlaate Free
- Several Amtico collections have been awarded the Global Green Tag for their environmental performance
- Its UK manufactured products have low VOC emissions, meaning they contribute to better indoor quality – plus, using Amtico flooring products will help developers gain credits towards Well, BREEAM and LEED schemes
Types of Amtico flooring
Amtico offers several flagship collections, each with its own design concept and vision.
Signature
Signature flooring doesn’t just deliver a premium look and feel – it’s developed with an additional 1mm hard-wearing layer for extended protection. There’s something for everyone within the Signature selection, from traditional oak surfaces to marble, limestone, concrete, and textured flooring available in varying shades.
Spacia
Stylish, sophisticated and guaranteed to bring a sense of warmth to your home or business, Spacia woods deliver authentic grains and natural textures, while Spacia stones provide the muted tones you need to add a luxurious touch to any interior. Amtico also currently offers eight sought-after designs within its popular Spacia Terrazzo range.
Form
We love the Form collection for its ability to bring organic textures and colourways into practical formats that offer extra toughness, vital antimicrobial technology, and warranties that seem almost too good to be true. Ideal for modern and traditional homes alike, Form Amtico flooring is guaranteed to lift your décor without overpowering the design.
Click Smart
Benefit from a high-quality finish without the hassle! If you are considering installing your Amtico flooring yourself, then Amtico’s Click Smart products are for you. Click Smart options are just as elegant and versatile as the rest of the Amtico range, but they can be fitted without the need for an adhesive, and even laid over existing hard floors.
Comparing Amtico to traditional hardwood
Essentially, Amtico products provides the sought-after aesthetics of hardwood, with added features that help to protect it from scuffs, marks, moisture and other forms of damage for longer.
It can be hard to replicate the natural, warm and timeless look of hardwood flooring – but Amtico’s innovative manufacturing processes ensure that its LVT designs are as good as the real thing. Unlike hardwood, Amtico flooring is generally easier to install, much simpler (and more cost-effective) to clean and maintain, and more versatile, making it suitable for use in almost any room. From an environmental perspective, the manufacturing and transportation of hardwood can create a higher carbon footprint, while Amtico actively uses recycled materials and has low VOC emissions, so remains a sustainable option for eco-conscious customers.
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of installing Amtico flooring or exploring the brand’s range in greater detail, please get in touch with The Flooring Group today. All Amtico products stocked and supplied by our friendly team can be viewed here.
