Dryback LVT · Glue-Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring · Class 44 · Factory Direct
Dry Back
Luxury Vinyl
Flooring Manufacturer
Dry back LVT — also specified as glue-down luxury vinyl flooring or Dryback LVT — is a full-spread adhesive vinyl floor covering bonded permanently to the subfloor. Available in 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm thickness. Dry back 3mm luxury vinyl flooring with 0.7mm wear layer is the only LVT specification that achieves EN 685 Class 44 — mandatory for NHS hospitals, airports, and supermarkets. CE · Bfl-s1 · FloorScore · GREENGUARD Gold.
Ecoflors supplies dry back luxury vinyl flooring factory-direct from Changzhou — 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm with 0.3mm, 0.5mm, or 0.7mm wear layer. The lowest FOB price per m² of any LVT installation system. FOB from US$3.80/m². MOQ 800 sqm per SKU.
CE · EN 14041
FloorScore · SCS-FS-05154
GREENGUARD Gold · 135462-420
Bfl-s1 · EN 13501-1
EN 685 Class 44
ISO 9001:2015
Three LVT installation systems — Dryback is the only Class 44 system
DrybackAdhesive · Class 44 · Permanent
Loose LayFriction · Class 42/43 · Removable
Click LVTFloating · Class 33 · Flexible
Three thicknesses · 2mm · 2.5mm · 3mm · Choose by EN 685 class and wear layer requirement
Thickness 01 · Entry level
2mm
Residential · Light commercial · Budget specification
Wear layer0.3mm standard
EN 685 classClass 21/23
Dim. stability≤0.10% · EN ISO 23999
Container yield~7,000 m² per 20ft
Best forApartments · budget hotel · low-traffic retail
FOB from US$3.80/m² · MOQ 800 sqm / SKU
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Thickness 02 · Most specified
2.5mm
General commercial · Office · Retail · Education
Wear layer0.5mm or 0.55mm
EN 685 classClass 33/42
Dim. stability≤0.10% · EN ISO 23999
Container yield~5,100 m² per 20ft
Best forCommercial office · retail · NL Woningcorporaties
FOB from US$4.20/m² · MOQ 800 sqm / SKU
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Thickness 03 · Heavy commercial
3mm
NHS · Airport · Hospital · Supermarket · Class 44
Wear layer0.55mm or 0.7mm
EN 685 classClass 33/42/43/44
Dim. stability≤0.10% · EN ISO 23999
Container yield~3,800 m² per 20ft
Best forNHS · airports · supermarkets · heavy wheeled traffic
FOB from US$4.80/m² · MOQ 800 sqm / SKU
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5-layer construction · Virgin PVC core · No fibreglass · Adhesive bond provides stability
Construction profile · Dry back luxury vinyl flooring
Why Adhesive Bond Is the
Only Path to Class 44.
①
UV Coating
UV-cured topcoat. Scratch, stain, and chemical disinfectant resistant. EN 16094 MSR-B2 rated. Critical for healthcare and food-service environments where daily chemical cleaning is standard.
0.01–0.02mm
②
Wear Layer — the durability determinant
Transparent PVC film — the sole determinant of EN 685 class. 0.3mm = Class 21/23 residential. 0.5mm = Class 33/42 general commercial. 0.7mm = Class 43/44 heavy commercial (NHS, airport, supermarket). The wear layer is the only layer in contact with foot traffic — it determines how long the floor lasts.
0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7mm
③
Décor Film · EIR / Classical Wood
High-resolution print registered to embossing die. Same décor film batch as SPC and Click LVT — Universal Colour Matching across installation systems is standard for mixed-system hotel and commercial projects.
0.07mm
④
LVT Core · 100% Virgin PVC
Flexible virgin PVC composite — no fibreglass reinforcement required because the adhesive bond constrains the plank to the subfloor. Dimensional stability ≤0.10% (EN ISO 23999). Virgin PVC formulation prevents plasticiser migration that causes bond failure between core and adhesive over time.
1.4–2.2mm
⑤
Balance / Back Layer
Flexible PVC backing. Prevents upward curl during adhesive cure — critical for achieving uniform bond area across the full plank surface. A flat back = consistent bond pressure = Class 44 performance under sustained wheeled load.
0.2mm
Installation system comparison · Dryback vs alternatives
When to Specify Dry Back
Luxury Vinyl Flooring.
| Project Requirement | Dryback LVT | Click / Loose Lay |
|---|---|---|
| EN 685 Class 44 — NHS, airport, supermarket | ✓ Only system that achieves Class 44 | ✗ Click max Class 33 · Loose Lay max Class 42/43 |
| Lowest FOB cost per m² | ✓ From US$3.80/m² · highest container yield | Click from US$6.18 · Loose Lay from US$8.80 |
| Subfloor access post-installation | ✗ Solvent removal required — disruptive | ✓ Loose Lay lifts in 60 seconds |
| Large-volume import — 5,000+ m² orders | ✓ 2.5mm: ~5,100 m² per 20ft container | SPC 6mm: ~2,400 m² per 20ft — lower yield |
| Wet area — bathroom, commercial kitchen | ✓ Full waterproof adhesive bond at perimeter | Click: expansion gap at perimeter collects water |
| Installation cure time | 24–48h adhesive cure — room offline | ✓ Click/Loose Lay: immediate re-entry |
| Hotel renovation — fast return to service | ✗ Cure time adds 1–2 lost room-nights per room | ✓ SPC click: same-day return to service |
Technical parameters · Third-party certified per shipment
Performance Data for
Dry Back Luxury Vinyl Flooring.
Every parameter below is confirmed by third-party test certificate per production batch. Peel resistance is the most critical parameter specific to glue-down luxury vinyl flooring — it confirms the adhesive bond between wear layer and core will not delaminate under the shear force generated by sustained wheeled traffic in Class 44 environments.
Six certified parameters · Each critical to dry back LVT commercial performance
≤0.10%
Dimensional Stability
EN ISO 23999. In glue-down luxury vinyl flooring, dimensional stability determines whether the PVC core expands or contracts independently of the adhesive bond under temperature cycling. Expansion beyond ≤0.10% generates shear stress at the bond line — over time causing delamination at plank edges.
EN ISO 23999 · ASTM F2199
≥50N
Peel Resistance
ISO 24345 per 50mm width. Measures the bond strength between wear layer and PVC core. In Class 44 environments with sustained wheeled loads, horizontal shear at the wear layer is the primary failure mode. ≥50N ensures the wear layer bond exceeds any realistic shear force in heavy commercial use.
ISO 24345 · per 50mm width
≤0.05mm
Residual Indentation
ISO 24343-1. Permanent deformation after concentrated static load — furniture legs, equipment feet, display stands. In glue-down luxury vinyl flooring, the adhesive bond prevents vertical movement under load, distributing point pressure across the full bonded area. ≤0.05mm average confirms recovery below the visible threshold.
ISO 24343-1 · Average of 3 tests
Bfl-s1
Fire Classification
EN 13501-1. Mandatory for EU and UK commercial buildings. GREENGUARD Gold 135462-420 certificate supplied per shipment. Accepted for LEED v4 EQ Credit and BREEAM Mat 03 in glue-down luxury vinyl flooring specification.
EN 13501-1 · EN 13823 · EN ISO 11925-2
R10 / DS
Slip Resistance
DIN 51130 R10 and EN 13893 DS dual-certified. R10 is required for wet commercial zones — healthcare corridors, commercial kitchens, pool surrounds. Glue-down installation eliminates the movement that can reduce effective slip resistance in floating systems under load.
DIN 51130 · EN 13893
Class 44
EN 685 Utilisation Class
The highest commercial utilisation class for resilient flooring — achievable only with 3mm dry back luxury vinyl flooring, 0.7mm wear layer, and permanent full-spread adhesive bond. No floating or friction-backed system achieves Class 44. NHS HTM 61, airport, and supermarket specifications universally require Class 44.
EN 685 · 3mm · 0.7mm wear · adhesive
Primary export markets · Dry back luxury vinyl flooring · Factory-direct wholesale
Primary export markets · Dryback LVT · Factory-direct wholesale
Where Dry Back LVT
Is Most Specified.
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
NHS HTM 61 standard. 3mm Dryback · 0.7mm wear · Class 44 mandatory for clinical areas and hospital corridors. UKCA · Bfl-s1 · FloorScore. Felixstowe 26–30 days.
UKCANHS HTM 61🇳🇱
Netherlands
Large-volume Woningcorporaties and commercial office. 2.5mm Dryback · 0.5mm wear · Class 33/42 standard. CE DoP in Dutch distributor name. Rotterdam 22–26 days.
CE DoPBfl-s1🇩🇪
Germany
Retail, logistics, and public buildings. 3mm Dryback · 0.7mm wear for high-traffic zones. Eurofins IAC Gold · AgBB · CE · Bfl-s1. Hamburg 24–28 days.
AgBBEurofins IAC🇫🇷
France
Commercial and hospitality. COV Classe A+ mandatory under Décret n°2011-321. 2mm–3mm Dryback. Eurofins IAC Gold covers COV A+ per shipment. Le Havre 26–30 days.
COV A+CE🇨🇦
Canada
Multi-residential and commercial. 2.5mm Dryback · 0.5mm wear standard for BTR corridors. FloorScore · CARB 2 · GREENGUARD Gold 135462-420. Vancouver 18–22 days.
FloorScoreCARB 2🇦🇺
Australia
Commercial office and retail. NCC/BCA compliant. AS 4586 R10+ for wet areas. 3mm Dryback · 0.55mm wear standard. FloorScore · ISO 9001. Melbourne 18–22 days.
AS 4586 R10+FloorScoreFOB transit · Ningbo → key ports
Shipping from China
to Your Warehouse.
to Your Warehouse.
🇬🇧 Felixstowe26–30 days
🇳🇱 Rotterdam22–26 days
🇩🇪 Hamburg24–28 days
🇫🇷 Le Havre26–30 days
🇨🇦 Vancouver18–22 days
🇦🇺 Melbourne18–22 days
🇦🇪 Dubai Jebel Ali18–22 days
Container note: Dryback LVT at 2.5mm weighs approximately 4.2 kg/m². A 20ft container holds approximately 5,100 m² — the highest yield of any LVT system. For large-volume dry back luxury vinyl flooring orders, 20ft containers are recommended for Rotterdam and Hamburg to remain within the 28-tonne EU road weight limit.
What is dryback LVT · Definition
What Is Dryback LVT Flooring?
Dryback LVT — also called dry back luxury vinyl flooring or glue-down LVT — is a luxury vinyl tile or plank that is bonded to the subfloor with a full-spread adhesive rather than floated or clicked together. The term “dryback” means the plank ships with a plain, flat back that is glued down on site, as opposed to a click-lock edge or a friction-grip backing.
Because the adhesive locks every plank to the subfloor with zero movement, dryback is the only LVT installation system that reaches EN 685 Class 44 heavy-industrial use — the level required for hospitals, airports and supermarkets. It is supplied in 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm thicknesses, and carries the lowest cost per square metre of any LVT system.
Ecoflors is a dryback LVT manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Changzhou, China, shipping factory-direct to importers, distributors and contractors in 60+ countries. Customized and OEM / private-label dryback LVT is produced from MOQ 800 sqm per SKU.
Sourcing dryback LVT factory-direct
Manufacturer & factory — own production in Changzhou, ISO 9001:2015, full third-party certification per batch.
Wholesale supplier & exporter — FOB Ningbo / Shanghai, container-direct to EU, UK, North America, Australia and the Gulf.
Customized / OEM & private label — your brand on carton, CE DoP and certificates; exclusive décor development available.
For distributors — MOQ 800 sqm per SKU, lead time 15–25 days, FOB from US$3.80/m².
Installation conditions · Dryback LVT is temperature-critical — the adhesive sets the window, not the plank
15–18°C
Minimum installation temperature
Never install below 15°C; keep the room above 18°C where possible. Water-based acrylic (PSA) and two-part PU adhesives cure by releasing internal moisture — below 15°C that moisture barely evaporates, so the adhesive cannot break and build strength. A floor laid into a cold bed bonds weakly, and as the plank contracts the uncured adhesive film is pulled apart.
29–35°C
Maximum installation temperature
Do not exceed roughly 29–35°C. High temperature collapses the adhesive’s open time — the spread adhesive skins over within minutes and loses tack before the planks are laid into it. The result is large areas of hollow, un-bonded floor that telegraph and lift under traffic.
Installer note: the temperature window applies to the room, the subfloor and the adhesive together — store adhesive at installation temperature for 24 hours before spreading. Cold adhesive does not spread evenly and loses initial tack early; over-warm adhesive skins before the plank is positioned. Acclimatise planks for 48 hours, keep concrete subfloor moisture at or below 3% (CM method), and do not open Class 44 installations to wheeled traffic before 48 hours of cure.
Dryback LVT · Frequently asked questions
Dryback LVT — Buyer & Spec Questions.
What is dryback LVT flooring, and what does “dryback” mean?
Dryback LVT is a luxury vinyl tile or plank that is glued to the subfloor with a full-spread adhesive. “Dryback” refers to the plain, flat back of the plank, which carries no click-lock edge and no friction-grip layer — it is dry until adhesive is applied on site. It is also called glue-down LVT or dry back luxury vinyl flooring, and it is the only LVT system that reaches EN 685 Class 44 heavy-commercial use.
Is dryback LVT the same as glue-down LVT?
Yes — dryback LVT, glue-down LVT and dry back luxury vinyl flooring all describe the same product: a flexible LVT plank or tile bonded permanently to the subfloor with adhesive. The names differ by region, but the installation method, the permanent adhesive bond and the Class 44 capability are identical.
What dryback LVT thickness do I need — 2mm, 2.5mm or 3mm?
Match thickness to the EN 685 utilisation class. 2mm (0.3mm wear layer) suits residential and light commercial, and fits under doors without undercutting. 2.5mm (0.5mm wear) is the volume standard for offices, retail and social housing at Class 33/42. 3mm with a 0.7mm wear layer is the only specification that reaches Class 44 for hospitals, airports and supermarkets.
At what temperature must dryback LVT be installed?
Keep the room, subfloor and adhesive between roughly 15°C and 29–35°C, ideally above 18°C. Below 15°C the water-based or PU adhesive will not cure properly and the bond fails as the plank contracts; above the upper limit the adhesive skins over within minutes, loses tack and leaves hollow, un-bonded areas. Store adhesive at installation temperature for 24 hours beforehand and acclimatise the planks for 48 hours.
What adhesive is used to install dryback LVT?
Dryback LVT is laid with a full-spread pressure-sensitive acrylic (PSA) adhesive for most commercial work, or a two-part polyurethane (PU) hard-set adhesive for heavy Class 44 and wet-area installations. Adhesive is spread with the correct notched trowel, given its open time to develop tack, then the plank is rolled into the bed. Cure time is 24 hours for foot traffic and 48 hours for wheeled loads.
Do you offer customized / OEM / private-label dryback LVT?
Yes. As a dryback LVT manufacturer we produce customized and OEM private-label orders: your brand on the carton, CE Declaration of Performance and FloorScore / GREENGUARD Gold certificates issued in your name, installation guides in your language, and exclusive décor film development. Minimum order is 800 sqm per SKU; exclusive colours require one container minimum.
Can you export dryback LVT from China at wholesale prices?
Yes — Ecoflors is a China-based dryback LVT exporter and wholesale supplier shipping factory-direct FOB Ningbo or Shanghai. Wholesale FOB pricing starts at US$3.80/m² for 2mm, with full export documentation (CE DoP, FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, SGS pre-shipment inspection, certificate of origin). Lead time is 15–25 days from order confirmation.
Is dryback LVT waterproof?
The vinyl plank itself is 100% waterproof, and because dryback is bonded with full-spread adhesive there is no perimeter expansion gap for water to collect in — making it well suited to bathrooms, commercial kitchens and healthcare wet zones. For wet areas, specify an R10 slip-rated surface and a moisture-tolerant PU adhesive over a subfloor at or below 3% moisture.
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≤0.10% Dim. Stability
Bfl-s1 · EN 13501-1
GREENGUARD Gold 135462-420
FloorScore SCS-FS-05154
Class 44 · 3mm · 0.7mm
MOQ 800 sqm / SKU
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Email: sales@ecoflors.com
HS Code: 3918.10 · FOB Ningbo / Shanghai
MOQ: 800 sqm / SKU · Lead time: 15–25 days
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