No. The product is thermally fused through our exclusive manufacturing process. This creates a more stable product that is 10 times less likely to delaminate from glue failure.

Royal is guaranteed from domestic pet stains. We do require it to be cleaned up within 24 hours. We warrant that Royal will not stain from pet (domestic cat or dog) stains, including urine, feces and vomit, providing it is cleaned within 24 hours.

Royal has an IIC rating of 69 (ASTM E492-09) which is one of the highest in the industry. The attached cushion and patented comfort core allow us to attain such good sound ratings. Walking sound is a lot softer and quieter compared with most hard surface floor coverings such as ceramic, wood or laminate flooring.

We ensure that Royal is safe for you and your loved ones. All Royal floors are subjected to rigorous tests by third-party laboratories that are designed to ensure all Royal products meet the highest standards and do not harm interior air quality. This means our products do not release harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) into living environments. Royal is also free of harmful plasticizers, such as ortho-phthalates.
This rigorous control has resulted in The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute to certify all Royal floors worldwide with its highest certification: GREENGUARD Gold.
GREENGUARD Gold Certification offers the strictest certification criteria, considering safety factors to account for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly), and ensures that a product is acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities. It is referenced by both the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Rating System.

Royal is extremely stable. The floor is not affected by humidity or moisture.

Royal floors can be used in homes where wheel chairs are needed, but Royal should NOT be applied to ramps. We recommend that you glue-down the joints when motorized chairs will be used.

Yes, the entire plank, including the backing, is 100% waterproof.

Royal can be 100% recycled by a company with adequate equipment for separating the different materials used.

Yes. Our rigid planks and tiles allow for floating installation over many existing floors, and the clickable installation is suitable for the average DIY installer. Click here for installation instructions.

Of course not. Your local Royal retailer will be happy to provide professional installation services. And our Angle-Tap floating installation will keep installation costs lower than many other types of flooring.

The necessities are a hammer, tapping block and a pull bar. We highly recommend using 1/4-inch inch spacers and a crosscut power saw with a blade suitable for plastics. Other basics to have on hand include a pencil, chalk line and tape measure.

Yes. Royal is designed to be a floating floor but the superior, heat-infused extrusion process allows superior bond strength of the underlayment that can be installed with any standard, pressure-sensitive LVT glue.

Our 100% waterproof planks and tiles can be installed in any room of your home, from basement to top floor. Royal is an interior product and must be stored/installed in a temperature-controlled interior environment, maintained between 55 and 85 degrees F (13- 29C). Before installing the product, however, you must acclimate the product in the room of installation for a minimum of 48 hours at a temperature between 65F to 85F.

Yes. Please see the installation manual for detailed instructions and considerations.

No. Royal is not suitable for outdoor flooring.

Yes, Royal flooring will work in four-seasons room applications as long as installation guidelines are followed. As seasons change, everything in your home expands and contracts making it important to ensure the correct amount of expansion space to ensure many years of trouble-free use. Be sure to leave 3/8″around any fixed object, as stated in the installation instructions.

No. Royal planks and tiles have an attached Extruded Poly Styrene (EPS) acoustic underlayment layer that provides sound and temperature insulation while naturally resisting mold and mildew.

Yes. Royal already has superior sound properties, but if an additional underlayment is required, only high-density underlayments, with a density of 20 lbs. per cubic foot or greater, are allowed.

Yes. Even though Royal is a very dimensionally-stable product, a 5/16-inch space next to walls and adjoining hardwood floors or other fixed objects such as kitchen furniture, etc. is required.

Yes, Royal can be installed directly over most existing hard surface flooring. The exceptions are laminate, floating floors (not glued-down) of any type, loose lay, and perimeter fastened sheet vinyl. These types of flooring should be removed prior to installing Royal. You can also install over tiles. The existing floors still have to meet the level requirements, which is no more than a 1/4 difference in a 10 foot span. Please see Royal installation instructions for further details.
Important: Never install Royal flooring over carpet or any other soft subfloor.

A polyethylene moisture barrier can be used if you like, but is not required. The slippery plastic sheeting will make it easier to slide flooring into place. Although this floor is waterproof, it is not aimed to be used as a moisture barrier. The subfloor must be dry (max 2.5% moisture content – CM method). If installing over a concrete basement floor, a 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier is required.

Yes. However, you must use moisture proofing, like a 6 mil polyethylene moisture vapor barrier. If you are using a Tramex Moisture Meter and the level is 0%-2%, no moisture barrier is required. But if it is 2%-5%, a moisture barrier is required. Anything over 5% and we do not recommend installing Royal flooring.

Depending on the project, you can allow the toilet to be placed directly on top of Royal, on the condition that the floor can move freely underneath the toilet. Otherwise, you could trim/cut it to the toilet as well, leaving an expansion joint. For caulking, please use a flexible silicone caulk.

Do not install your kitchen cabinets directly over your Royal floor. Royal quality can be guaranteed as long as the floor can move freely.

Yes, you can. For wall and ceiling installation, the planks need to be fully glued down on the substrate.We recommend reading and understanding the installation guide and treating a wall installation as you would a floor. For adhesive, use Loctite Power Grab Ultimate. Apply to the back of the planks as shown in the image below.
Note: the Lico-US warranty does not cover wall installations. For click-together, interlocking wall panels, please see our Palisade product line.

First of all, sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove all loose dirt and grit. Then lightly damp mop with well-wrung mop. Always use sliding pads when moving furniture or other heavy objects across the floor.

Don’t wax the floor, don’t seal the floor and don’t use any wood care product on the floor as these can leave a film that traps dirt.
Also, remember that Royal is sensitive to heat, so do not use a steam mop as the steam will damage the wear layer and cause deformation.
Steam cleaning is not covered under warranty.
For regular cleaning, simply sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove loose dirt and grit. Do not use treated dust mops. For a more thorough clean, use a properly diluted neutral pH cleaner in cool water or ready-to-use spray cleaner that will not leave a residue. Follow label directions.

The single greatest cause of damage to any flooring or floor finish is abrasion from dirt and grit. Wherever possible, use mats at entrances and doorways. Use non-staining floor protectors under heavy furniture, chairs and tables. For scuff marks and scratches, use a quality vinyl floor cleaner and the green side of a Scotch Brite pad to gently work the cleaner into affected areas to hide the scratch. If the scratch has penetrated the top layer, the plank will have to be replaced.

Sharp claws can damage the floor so be sure to keep your pets nails trimmed. Clean up pet waste accidents as soon as possible. Royal is guaranteed from domestic pet stains. We do require it to be cleaned up within 24 hours. We warrant that Royal will not stain from pet (domestic cat or dog) stains, including urine, feces and vomit, provided it is cleaned within 24 hours.

No. Royal will retain its luster. If the floor is dull or dirty, use a neutral pH floor cleaner that can be purchased at most home centers, hardware or grocery stores.

We recommend using Dr. Schutz LVT and Resilient Floor Care Cleaner. It is available on Amazon.com, here. If the scratch has penetrated the top layer, then the plank will have to be replaced.

Some people are more sensitive to odors than others. Many customers have reported never noticing an odor. Others have reported a slight odor, but there is no dangerous offgassing and our flooring is 100% safe. Before installing the product, you must acclimate the product in the room of installation for a minimum of 48 hours at a temperature between 65F to 85F. If you experience an odor after installing the floor, we recommend opening windows and ventilating the room as much as possible for 3 days.

Yes. We recommend non-staining vinyl-backed mats or woven rugs. We do not recommend the use of rubber- or latex-backed mats because the chemical (antioxidant) used to keep the backing from becoming brittle can permanently stain your floor.

The planks themselves are waterproof, but once installed they do not provide a fully airtight surface. Water can still slip through the bevels if left over 24 hours. Water spillage as is the case in bathrooms and kitchens wont damage the floor, but standing water must be avoided at all times. We recommend cleaning up water spillage as soon as possible, before 24 hours pass.

No, it resists staining, is easy to clean and requires no waxing. Waxing is not compatible with this product and using wax will void warranty.

Replacing sections or entire planks is a very complicated procedure that should only be done by floor installation professionals. We recommend ensuring that your initial flooring purchase includes several extra Royal planks in case you have one that needs replacement.

Support furniture with wide-bearing, non-staining floor protectors. Ideally, the protectors should be at least 1 inch in diameter, made of non-pigmented, hard plastic and rest flat on the floor. Non-staining felt protectors are also acceptable. Casters with a minimum 3/4-inch flat surface width or floor protectors are recommended for all moveable furniture. Make sure any metal protectors are rustproof. Replace your narrow-dome furniture rests with wide-bearing ones.

For chocolate, grease, juice and wine stains, use lukewarm water and a non-abrasive cleaner.

If you feel that you have a warranty-related problem, you should take your original purchase receipt back to the retailer where you purchased the floor and file a warranty claim with that store. The store will then contact us to begin the warranty process. An inspector may come to your home to evaluate the conditions and determine what caused the problem. Once an evaluation is complete you will be contacted with the results. The whole process could take up to 20-30 business days, depending on the circumstances, although most issues are resolved much faster.