2mm Dryback LVT
Flooring Manufacturer
Glue-Down · 0.2mm / 0.3mm Wear
2mm Dryback LVT occupies a specific and irreplaceable position in the flooring supply chain: it is the specification that makes large-scale residential development commercially viable. When a US multi-family developer or LATAM housing developer installs 50,000–200,000 m² of flooring across a project, a US$0.50/m² FOB advantage and a 20% container yield improvement translate directly into a meaningful reduction in total project cost. Furthermore, the glue-down installation method eliminates the floating joint — making 2mm Dryback the most dimensionally stable floor covering available under sustained load conditions, regardless of subfloor temperature variation.
No Floating Floor
Failure Mode.
The Numbers Behind the Lowest Landed Cost.
2mm Dryback LVT carries the same core performance certifications as thicker LVT and SPC — dimensional stability ≤0.10%, peel resistance ≥50N/50mm, and Bfl-S1 fire rating. What is unique to 2mm is the container yield (6,200 m²/20ft) and the FOB price entry point (US$3.80/m²). Consequently, each parameter below is explained in the context of what it means for a US multi-family developer shipping to Long Beach, or a LATAM housing developer receiving at Santos or Buenos Aires.
| Parameter | Value | Standard & Americas / EU Residential Context |
|---|---|---|
| Total Thickness | 2.0mm | 4-layer construction. No pre-attached underlay — adhesive bond replaces underlay function. No click system. |
| Core Construction | Flexible PVC + fibreglass | Fibreglass reinforcement layer prevents curling and maintains ≤0.10% dimensional stability despite thin profile. Critical for hot-climate US and LATAM residential. |
| Container Yield | ~6,200 m² / 20ft | FOB Ningbo or Shanghai. Weight-limited, not volume-limited. 3× the yield of 5mm SPC click per container. |
| Wear Layer Options | 0.2mm / 0.3mm | 0.2mm (8mil) for US multi-family and LATAM volume residential. 0.3mm (12mil) for light commercial and mixed-use ground floor within the same development. |
| Dimensional Stability | ≤ 0.10% | EN ISO 23999 · ASTM F2199. Fibreglass-reinforced. Stable across US hot-climate residential temperature range 15–35°C interior. |
| Peel Resistance | ≥ 50N / 50mm | ISO 24345:2006 — wear layer to core bond. Subfloor bond determined by adhesive specification — recommend Uzin KE 66 or Mapei Ultrabond Eco S955 for US concrete subfloors. |
| Residual Indentation | avg. 0.10mm | ISO 24343-1. Acceptable for US and LATAM residential. Specify 2.5mm or 3mm Dryback for commercial environments with higher point loads. |
| Fire Rating | Bfl-S1 / ASTM E648 CI | EN 13501-1 · ASTM E648 Class I. US IBC Section 804 compliant for multi-family common areas. EU residential CE DoP available per shipment. |
| Slip Resistance | R10 / DS | DIN 51130 · EN 13893. Dual-certified for residential wet areas (bathrooms, kitchens) and US commercial light-traffic applications. |
| VOC / Air Quality | CARB 2 · FloorScore | CARB Phase 2 · FloorScore SCS-FS-05154 · GREENGUARD Gold UL 2818. California and LEED v4 compliant as standard — no supplementary testing per SKU. |
| Installation Method | Full-spread adhesive | Pressure-sensitive or hard-set acrylic adhesive. No click system, no underlay. Subfloor must be flat to ≤3mm/3m, dry (≤85% RH), and free from contamination before installation. |
| Plank Formats | 9 standard sizes | From 152.4×914.4mm to 914.4×914.4mm. LVP (plank) and LVT (tile) formats available — see size guide below. |
| FOB Price Range | US$3.80–4.20/m² | 0.2mm from US$3.80 · 0.3mm from US$4.20 — FOB Ningbo or Shanghai. MOQ 800 sqm/SKU. HS Code 3918.10. |
| Transit Time | 14–36 days | Long Beach / LA 14–18d · Houston 18–22d · Santos Brazil 28–32d · Buenos Aires 32–36d · Rotterdam 22–26d · Sydney 18–22d. |
The correct specification for US multi-family residential (apartments, condominiums, student housing) and LATAM large-scale housing development. Class 21/31 covers all residential utilisation levels — from light-traffic bedrooms to moderate-traffic living areas and kitchens. Furthermore, 0.2mm (8mil) is the industry standard for US multi-family residential LVT — specified by the majority of US property developers for volume residential projects. Maximum container yield at 6,200 m²/20ft.
Correct for mixed-use developments where the ground floor retail or commercial zone requires light commercial specification alongside the residential upper floors — and the developer wants a single product order covering both zones. Specifically, 0.3mm on 2mm total thickness delivers Class 31/33 performance for boutique retail, co-working spaces, and residential amenity areas within the same development. Same container yield as 0.2mm.
9 Decors. Same Colour Library as SPC.
Every colour below is available on 2mm Dryback LVT — and on 2.5mm, 3mm Dryback, and all SPC thicknesses from the same décor film batch. Consequently, a mixed-use development specifying 2mm Dryback in residential units and 3mm Dryback in common areas uses the same colour code throughout — one purchase order, one print run, identical appearance across all zones.
Where 2mm Dryback LVT Is the Correct Specification.
Five real project environments where 2mm Dryback LVT is the procurement decision — not aesthetics, but container yield, landed cost, and the scale of the development. Each scenario below represents a project type where 2mm Dryback outperforms click SPC on total project economics.
US Multi-Family Residential · 50,000–200,000 m²
A 500-unit US apartment development requires approximately 30,000–50,000 m² of flooring. At this scale, the FOB price difference between 2mm Dryback (US$3.80/m²) and 5mm SPC click (US$6.35/m²) represents US$75,000–125,000 in material cost. Furthermore, the container yield difference (6,200 m²/20ft vs 2,200 m²/20ft) means 5–8 fewer ocean freight shipments — a meaningful logistics cost reduction before any port handling or inland transport is considered. Consequently, 2mm Dryback is the specification that makes the project economics work at residential quality standards.
LATAM Housing · Santos / Buenos Aires
Brazilian and Argentine residential developers specify 2mm Dryback LVT for large-scale social and market-rate housing projects where the floor specification must meet a strict cost-per-unit budget. At US$3.80/m² FOB and 6,200 m²/20ft container yield, 2mm Dryback delivers the lowest landed cost of any LVT specification into Santos (28–32 days) and Buenos Aires (32–36 days). HS Code 3918.10 applies to all LATAM destinations — Ecoflors prepares MERCOSUR-compliant documentation before container sealing.
US Student Housing · Co-Living
US student housing and co-living developments specify 2mm Dryback LVT for the combination of low material cost, fast installation (no floating floor layout constraints), and durability under moderate residential traffic. Specifically, the glue-down installation eliminates the hollow sound underfoot that floating LVT produces — a quality signal important in co-living environments where multiple occupants share spaces. ASTM E648 Class I satisfies fire requirements for US student housing under IBC Section 804.
EU Residential Renovation
2mm Dryback LVT is the correct specification for EU residential renovation over existing smooth floor coverings (ceramic tile, old vinyl, or concrete) where the building height constraint is critical. At 2mm total thickness, 2mm Dryback adds minimal height to the floor build-up — typically within the tolerance of existing door clearances and transition profiles. Furthermore, full-spread adhesive eliminates the subfloor flatness concern that makes 5mm SPC click technically demanding on older EU floor substrates.
US Light Commercial · 0.3mm Wear
In a US mixed-use development, the residential upper floors specify 2mm Dryback at 0.2mm wear (US$3.80/m²) while the ground floor retail and amenity areas specify 2mm Dryback at 0.3mm wear (US$4.20/m²). Both thicknesses ship in the same container, use the same colour code, and are installed by the same flooring contractor — the 0.3mm upgrade adds US$0.40/m² and extends the commercial wear lifecycle to Class 31/33 for the ground floor zones. Consequently, a single purchase order covers the entire development at two performance levels.
For US and LATAM distributors and developers ordering 5,000 m² or more per colour, Ecoflors offers full OEM private label packaging — your brand name and logo on every carton, colour card, and product label. Specifically, this is the standard arrangement for US regional flooring distributors who require factory-direct supply without the Ecoflors brand visible to their end customers. Lead time for OEM packaging: 25–35 days from artwork approval. MOQ: 5,000 m² per colour.
Is 2mm the Right Dryback Specification?
2mm Dryback LVT is the correct specification when container yield and landed cost are the primary procurement criteria — typically US multi-family residential, LATAM large-scale housing, and EU apartment renovation. If your project requires Class 33 or above, 2.5mm with 0.5mm wear layer is the correct upgrade. If your project requires Class 44 (hospital, airport, supermarket), 3mm Dryback with 0.7mm wear layer is the minimum specification. Specifically, 2mm is not the lowest-quality option — it is the highest-logistics-efficiency option, optimised for volume residential procurement.
Highest container yield. Lowest FOB per m². US multi-family, LATAM housing, EU apartment renovation. Class 21/31 residential performance at maximum logistics efficiency.
The balance specification — Class 33/42 commercial performance at ~5,000 m²/20ft yield. Correct for US commercial renovation, EU office and retail, and any project where Class 33 is required but 3mm is over-specified.
Maximum Dryback LVT. Class 44. Hospital, airport, supermarket. The only LVT specification that handles pallet jacks and hospital trolleys without surface deformation. 0.7mm wear layer delivers 25+ year commercial lifecycle.
Floating click SPC when adhesive is not viable. Same stability as Dryback at higher FOB cost and lower container yield. Correct for renovation without adhesive or tenant spaces where floor must be lifted.
| Parameter | 2mm Dryback ← This page | 2.5mm Dryback | 3mm Dryback | 5mm SPC Click |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Full-spread adhesive | Full-spread adhesive | Full-spread adhesive | Floating · Uniclic/5G |
| Container yield / 20ft | ~6,200 m² | ~5,000 m² | ~4,200 m² | ~2,200 m² |
| FOB entry price | US$3.80/m² | US$5.10/m² | US$5.90/m² | US$6.35/m² |
| Wear layer options | 0.2 / 0.3mm | 0.3 / 0.5mm | 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7mm | 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7mm |
| EN 685 max class | Class 21–31 | Class 33/42 | Class 43/44 | Class 33/42 |
| Class 44 capable | No | No | Yes · 0.7mm wear | No |
| Dim. stability | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% |
| Residual indentation | 0.10mm avg | 0.07mm avg | 0.05mm avg | 0.05mm avg |
| Subfloor requirement | ≤3mm/3m · ≤85% RH | ≤3mm/3m · ≤85% RH | ≤3mm/3m · ≤85% RH | ≤2mm/2m (5mm SPC) |
| Fire rating | Bfl-S1 / ASTM E648 CI | Bfl-S1 / ASTM E648 CI | Bfl-S1 / ASTM E648 CI | Bfl-S1 |
| CARB 2 · FloorScore | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard | ✓ Standard |
| Primary market | US multi-family · LATAM | US commercial · EU office | Hospital · airport · supermarket | EU · US · AU renovation |
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Send your 2mm Dryback specification — wear layer (0.2mm or 0.3mm), plank format, décor preference, destination port, and total volume. You receive a complete FOB quotation, technical data sheet, CARB 2 documentation, and sample dispatch confirmation within one business day. Furthermore, OEM private label packaging is available from 5,000 m² per colour.
FOB Quotation + TDS
Specify wear layer, plank format, destination port, and total volume. We respond within one business day with FOB pricing, TDS, CARB 2 documentation, and sample confirmation.
Or email sales@ecoflors.com. Sample kits dispatched within 5 business days to US and LATAM addresses.