{"id":489,"date":"2026-10-09T14:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T14:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/?page_id=489"},"modified":"2026-10-09T14:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T14:34:13","slug":"coretec-lvt-flooring-installation-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/coretec-lvt-flooring-installation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"COREtec: product and fitting guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"fd-s10-article\" style=\"font-family:ui-sans-serif,system-ui,sans-serif;color:#202020;background:#fff\"><header style=\"padding:56px 24px;background:#f4f1eb\"><div style=\"max-width:860px;margin:auto\"><p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#ac105a\">FLOORDESIGNS \/ PRODUCT GUIDES<\/p><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/\">Product Guides<\/a> \/ COREtec<\/nav><h1 style=\"font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);line-height:1.08\">COREtec: product and fitting guide<\/h1><p style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.6\">COREtec offers multi-layer click luxury-vinyl flooring, including the Authentics family. Confirm the specific model, construction, plank size, integrated backing and the manufacturer&#8217;s installation details before estimating an entire room.<\/p><\/div><\/header><div style=\"max-width:860px;padding:24px;margin:0 auto;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75\"><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.25\">Distinguish designs within COREtec Authentics<\/h2><p>The referenced UK listings include Alberta (Authentics 1200 2V E), Alto (Authentics 1200 4V E) and Calgary (Authentics 1200 MB E). Similar wood-look surfaces can have different edge detailing or identifiers even within the same family.<\/p><p>Record the product reference and order samples before approval. Manufacturer visualisations are useful, but a room sample and accurate colour\/texture assessment are still essential.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.25\">Read the exact construction and backing<\/h2><p>The published Alto and Calgary references describe the Sound Core construction, 8 mm total thickness and attached cork backing. Those values belong to those named listings and must not be imposed on every COREtec range.<\/p><p>Check whether additional underlay is permitted or unnecessary for the intended product. An unapproved second underlay may compromise the locking system or manufacturer conditions.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.25\">Waterproof material is not waterproof building fabric<\/h2><p>COREtec markets selected Authentics floors as waterproof, but water-resistant planks do not remove the need to manage moisture in the substrate, leaks, perimeter detailing and wet-area installation instructions.<\/p><p>Assess the room and subfloor before fitting, particularly in kitchens and high-moisture areas. Follow the product&#8217;s published moisture and expansion requirements rather than relying on a single marketing icon.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.25\">Use the named product&#8217;s installation documentation<\/h2><p>COREtec provides separate care, underfloor-heating, flooring, stairs and warranty resources on product pages. Read those documents in conjunction with the exact floor and current UK guidance.<\/p><p>The fitter should inspect flatness, substrate condition, expansion details, doorways, thresholds, fixed units and heating temperatures. Herringbone and stair installation require their own planning.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.25\">Calculate the packs and accessories correctly<\/h2><p>Use the manufacturer-stated coverage per box for the selected variant, then calculate layout waste, whole-box purchase quantities and finishing materials. Alto and Calgary currently show 2.65 m\u00b2 per box on their referenced manufacturer pages.<\/p><p>A room&#8217;s finished area is not the same as the quantity invoiced in packs. Ask for an itemised quote including preparation, trims, fitting and any permitted acoustic components.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.25\">Keep evidence for long-term maintenance<\/h2><p>Retain the exact product reference, layout, installation guidance edition, care instructions and guarantee terms. For furniture, chairs and cleaning, use the specified protective and maintenance products.<\/p><p>FloorDesigns Falkirk can help compare COREtec floors and plan the installation. Availability, delivery, final cost and guarantee eligibility must be confirmed for the selected SKU.<\/p><\/section><nav aria-label=\"COREtec related guides\" style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:22px;background:#f4f1eb;border-radius:8px\"><h2>Explore COREtec<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/flooring-brands\/coretec\/\">Brand page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/coretec-lvt-flooring-installation-guide\/\">Product and fitting guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/coretec-flooring-questions-answered\/\">Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><aside style=\"padding:24px;background:#f7f3f5;border-left:4px solid #ac105a;margin:30px 0\"><h2>Ask FloorDesigns Falkirk<\/h2><p>We can help you choose a suitable product and prepare a measured quotation. Confirm the exact range, specification, price, availability and warranty before ordering.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/contact\/\">Contact FloorDesigns<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/services\/\">Fitting and measuring<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/benign-floor-design-flow.base44.app\/catalogue?audience=residential\">Browse flooring<\/a><\/p><\/aside><section style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding-top:24px;font-size:14px\"><h2>Sources and further reading<\/h2><p>Updated 9 October 2026. Use documents for the exact product and edition; catalogue references are not evidence of FloorDesigns stock.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/coretecfloors.com\/en-gb\/shop-by-collection\/authentics\" rel=\"noopener\">COREtec Authentics collection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/coretecfloors.com\/en-gb\/products\/authentics-1200-4v-e\/alto-vv669-10141-368\" rel=\"noopener\">COREtec Alto 1200 4V E<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/coretecfloors.com\/en-gb\/products\/authentics-1200-mb-e\/calgary-vv668-10132-368\" rel=\"noopener\">COREtec Calgary 1200 MB E<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FLOORDESIGNS \/ PRODUCT GUIDES Home \/ Product Guides \/ COREtec COREtec: product and fitting guide COREtec offers multi-layer click luxury-vinyl flooring, including the Authentics family. Confirm the specific model, construction, plank size, integrated backing and the manufacturer&#8217;s installation details before estimating an entire room. Distinguish designs within COREtec Authentics The referenced UK listings include Alberta [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":28,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-489","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>COREtec Flooring Guide: Products &amp; Fitting | FloorDesigns<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare COREtec designs and construction. 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