Rigid core vinyl plank
Andover Bayhill Blonde
MSI item VTRBAYBLO7X48-5MM-20MIL · Everlife
4.8 from 112 Google reviewsWaterproof, clicks together, floats.
- Priced by the box, before tax
- Enter your square feet, we add 10% for cuts
- Shipped by a freight carrier we coordinate
Holiday sale: 10% off
$2.68 / sq ft$2.98
$63 a box (was $70) · 23.77 sq ft per box. Before tax.
One box covers 23.77 sq ft. We add 10% for cuts and round up to whole boxes.
- Flooring ships by a third party freight carrier that we coordinate for you. Call (314) 441-5620 for the timing and any freight cost to your address.
- Floors and cabinets check out in the same cart.
Kitchen and laundry room. Other quality lines cost far more.
- Colour
- Blonde
Know your floor
What rigid core vinyl plank is, layer by layer.
A wood look floor built in layers around a stiff core. It clicks together, floats over the subfloor and shrugs off the spills a kitchen throws at it.
- 01
CrystaLux protection layer
The clear top coat that takes the scratches and scuffs. MSI makes it from 6 to 30 mil and calls 20 mil and up commercial grade.
On this floor: 20 mil
- 02
Printed wood design
A wood grain print under the clear layer. On some lines the texture is pressed to follow the print, which MSI calls embossed in register.
- 03
Rigid core
The stiff, waterproof center. It keeps each plank flat and lets the planks click together.
This floor, in all: 5 mm
- 04
Attached pad
Bonded under every plank. If your installer wants more, MSI allows only its own underlayment, one layer.
On this floor: 1 mm IXPE
The difference
Spills wipe up and the planks stay flat.
MSI rates its rigid core floors 100% waterproof: the planks resist swelling from household spills and routine cleaning, and MSI's flyer says they take topical water for up to 16 hours without damage.
From a cabinet company: set your cabinets first.
MSI's warranty does not cover cabinets, islands or built ins installed on top of a floating floor, because the floor has to move with the seasons. Set the cabinets on the subfloor, then lay the floor up to them and leave MSI's expansion gap at the cabinet base, covered by trim.
Pros and cons
Where it shines, and what to know first.
Why people choose it
- Waterproof by MSI's rating, so the kitchen and the mudroom can share one floor.
- Clicks together and floats over the subfloor, with no acclimation in normal conditions.
- The pad comes attached to every plank.
- Wear layers from 6 to 30 mil in our store, so you pick how tough the top coat is.
- Most lines carry a lifetime limited residential warranty from MSI (see this floor's specs).
What to know first
- It is vinyl. A deep gouge means replacing the plank, since there is nothing to sand or refinish.
- Waterproof covers spills. MSI's warranty does not cover leaks, flooding or water under the floor.
- It floats, so cabinets and islands cannot sit on top (see the note above).
- Strong direct sun can fade it over time. MSI recommends blinds or drapes in sunny rooms.
- The subfloor has to be flat to 1/8 inch over 6 feet, which can mean leveling first.
Room by room
- Good fitKitchensBuilt for spills and traffic.
- Good fitBathroomsMSI's warranty excludes wet areas and standing water, so keep it out of showers.
- Good fitBasementsMSI rates Cyrus and other lines for every grade level. Test the slab first.
- Good fitLiving and bedroomsThe attached pad softens the step.
- Skip itSunroomsMSI's warranty excludes sunrooms and three season rooms.
About this floor
Andover
The Andover Luxury Vinyl Plank Collection from the Everlife Luxury Vinyl Flooring Series offers modern convenience without sacrificing style. A 100% waterproof vinyl plank, Andover is protected with a 20-mil commercial-grade version of CrystaLux Ultra , a protection layer that provides durability and longevity to protect against everyday wear. This 7x48 LVP is available in an inspirational variety of transitional to contemporary coastal wood styles and it’s suitable for all grade levels in both residential and commercial environments. Offering a custom-f painted beveled edge for a finished luxury look, Andover also comes with an easy-install locking system and a pre-attached backing for quiet comfort underfoot. With a patented locking system “no acclimation” technology, this rigid core flooring allows for buy today, install today convenience. Achieve an attractive, easy-to-maintain and on-trend space with Andover.
Specifications
- Construction
- Rigid Core
- Install
- Patented Locking System
- Attached pad
- Engineered Pad
- Backing
- 1MM IXPE
- Beveled edges
- Yes
- Zero acclimation
- Yes
- Radiant heat
- YES - See Installation Instructions for Details
- Warranty
- Lifetime Limited Residential, 15-Year Limited Light Commercial, 10-Year Limited Commercial
Matching trims
MSI makes these in this colour. Trim is priced by phone for now: call (314) 441-5620 and we add it to your order.
- End cap
- Stair tread
- Flush stair nose
- Flush stair nose, eased edge
- Reducer
- T molding
- Overlap stair nose
- Quarter round
Install and care
Install and care
Four steps, straight from MSI’s guide.
The rules MSI sets for rigid core vinyl plank in its installation guide. Following them keeps the warranty intact, so hand this list to whoever lays your floor.
- 01
Check the subfloor
Flat to 1/8 inch over 6 feet. On concrete, test the moisture with in place RH probes; new slabs cure at least 60 days, and over 90% RH needs a moisture barrier or MSI underlayment.
- 02
Skip the wait
No acclimation in normal conditions. If the boxes sat below 40°F or above 95°F, or in humidity under 35% or over 70%, lay the unopened boxes flat in the room for 12 hours.
- 03
Click it together and float it
Leave a 1/4 inch gap at every wall and fixed object. Put a transition at doorways and in any run longer than 40 feet.
- 04
Live in it
Keep the house between 65 and 85°F for the life of the floor. Over radiant heat, only hydronic systems, 85°F at most.
Caring for it
- Sweep, dust mop or vacuum on the hard floor setting.
- Wipe spills dry right away. For cleaning, put a mild pH neutral floor cleaner on the cloth, never on the floor.
- No steam mops, wet mops, wax, polish, bleach, ammonia, oil soaps or beater bars. MSI lists all of them as warranty violations.
- Felt pads under furniture, soft polyurethane wheels on chairs, and lift heavy things instead of sliding them.
- Blinds or drapes on windows with strong sun, to limit fading.
- Mats at outside doors catch grit. Skip rubber backed mats, which MSI also lists as a violation.
Compare
Seven kinds of floor, side by side.
Thickness and prices are the floors in our store today.
| Feature | This floorRigid core vinyl plank | Rigid core vinyl tile | Glue down vinyl plank | Loose lay vinyl plank | Hybrid rigid core | Waterproof wood | Engineered hardwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top surface | Vinyl, CrystaLux top coat | Vinyl, stone texture | Vinyl, CrystaLux top coat | Vinyl, CrystaLux Ultra | Laminate style, AC4 to AC5 | Genuine wood, brushed | Real hardwood |
| Water | Waterproof, per MSI | Waterproof, per MSI | Spills, by collection | Wipe spills dry | Waterproof, per MSI | Waterproof, per MSI | Wipe spills right away |
| Goes down | Clicks together, floats | Clicks together, floats | Glued to the subfloor | Lies flat, glue past 20 feet | Clicks together, floats | Clicks together, floats | Glue, staple or float |
| Acclimation | None in normal conditions | None in normal conditions | 48 hours (Acclima none) | None from 45 to 115°F | None in normal conditions | None in normal conditions | 72 hours |
| Thickness here | 4.4 to 12 mm | 5 to 6.5 mm | 2 to 2.5 mm | 5 mm | 10 to 12 mm | 7 mm | 12 to 15 mm |
| From, a sq ft | $1.96 | $3.15 | $1.42 | Call for price | Call for price | $5.40 | $3.39 |
Questions
Rigid core vinyl plank, answered.
Is it really waterproof?
MSI calls it 100% waterproof and backs it with a waterproof warranty: the planks resist surface swelling from household spills and routine cleaning, and MSI's flyer says they take topical water for up to 16 hours. It is not a moisture barrier. Water that runs over the edges can still reach a wood subfloor, and MSI does not cover flooding, leaks or standing water.
Can my kitchen cabinets sit on it?
No. MSI's warranty excludes cabinets, islands and built ins installed on top of a floating floor. Set the cabinets first and lay the floor up to them.
Do I need an underlayment?
The pad is attached to every plank. If your installer adds more, MSI requires its own approved underlayment, one layer only. Never lay it over carpet.
Can it go in a basement?
Yes. MSI rates lines like Cyrus and Trecento for every grade level. Test the slab with RH probes first; above 90% RH you need a moisture barrier or MSI underlayment.
How do I clean it?
Sweep or vacuum, and wipe spills dry. For deeper cleaning, a mild pH neutral cleaner on a cloth. Never a steam mop.
What does the wear layer number mean?
Mil is a thousandth of an inch of clear protection on top. A bigger number takes more traffic before it wears. MSI calls 20 mil and up commercial grade.
Rated 4.8 out of 5
From 112 Google reviews. Every photo here is a customer’s own kitchen.
A full kitchen and mudroom redesign, with Kaiden there every step.
Ray BesteGoogle review
Remodels homes for a living and calls this the best cabinet company yet.
Tyler CrancerGoogle review
Designed just as envisioned, a world away from the old builder grade kitchen.
Linda LeeGoogle review
Kitchen and laundry room. Other quality lines cost far more.
Holly HammesGoogle review
Knowledgeable, responsive, and cabinets that exceeded expectations.
Sally SteinerGoogle review
Kaiden reworked the whole layout and kept helping after the sale.
Aimee JacobsGoogle review
Everything they wanted fit, with staggered heights and depths.
BrianGoogle review
Patient through plenty of changes, and a transformation they love.
Taylor WesthoffGoogle review
Great communication, high grade cabinets and pricing second to none.
Aaron NetemeyerGoogle review
A thoughtful layout, and dealer cost counters and floors saved about $8,000.
Carter RudloffGoogle review
Some photos are tidied, lightly styled and relit. The cabinets, counters and rooms are exactly as they are in each home.
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