Secondary LVT Specification

Engineered Floors LVT

Outerbanks and Andes Plus—our secondary LVT specification for projects where design flexibility, competitive pricing, or expanded colorway selection is the priority.

Engineered Floors is the largest privately held flooring manufacturer in the U.S., based in Dalton, Georgia—giving us short lead times and reliable availability across our Tennessee and Alabama service area.

Technical Specifications

EF Outerbanks

Plank Size
7" × 48" (178mm × 1219mm)
Wear Layer
20 mil (0.50 mm)
Core
SPC rigid core
Total Thickness
5.5mm + 1mm IXPE backing
Installation
Click-lock or glue-down
Water Resistance
100% waterproof
Certification
FloorScore (indoor air quality)
Traffic Rating
Heavy commercial

EF Andes Plus

Plank Size
7" × 48" (178mm × 1219mm)
Wear Layer
20 mil (0.50 mm)
Core
SPC rigid core
Total Thickness
5mm + 1mm IXPE backing
Installation
Click-lock or glue-down
Water Resistance
100% waterproof
Certification
FloorScore (indoor air quality)
Design Range
20+ colorways in wood-look and stone-look

When We Specify Engineered Floors

The MSI Kallum remains our primary specification for most high-traffic commercial environments. We specify Engineered Floors products in three scenarios: when the design direction requires colorways or patterns not available in the Kallum line, when project scale makes competitive pricing a significant factor, or when the installation method will be glue-down rather than loose lay.

Both the Outerbanks and Andes Plus lines deliver the same 20-mil commercial wear layer and SPC core construction as premium products. The difference is primarily in plank format—Engineered Floors uses a 7×48 plank versus the 9×60 format of the MSI Kallum, and the installation method is click-lock or glue-down rather than loose lay.

For large-scale multifamily renovations (100+ units) or hotel projects where every dollar per square foot matters, the Engineered Floors lines offer a compelling value proposition without sacrificing the commercial-grade performance required for high-traffic environments.

Key Advantages

Expanded design range — wood-look, stone-look, and concrete aesthetics
20-mil commercial wear layer matches premium specifications
FloorScore certified for indoor air quality
SPC core provides dimensional stability and indentation resistance
Competitive pricing for large-area commercial projects
Made in Dalton, GA — short lead times to our service area

Recommended Applications

Large-scale hotel renovations (100+ rooms)
Multifamily unit interiors and common areas
Retail environments
Commercial office spaces
Mixed-use facility corridors
Worship facility overflow and multipurpose rooms

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