Dear Valued Dealers & Flooring Friends NOT ALL RIGID CORE ...

Dear Valued Dealers & Flooring Friends

NOT ALL RIGID CORE CLIC products are created equallyDO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE WORDS RIGID CORE because while it is the new standard in

LVT vinyl planks, you need to understand the differences.

Gardner Industries prides ourselves on bringing you the latest technology with the best price and performance value so you can sell confidently and profitably.

WE ARE NOW PROUD TO INTRODUCE

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE HOME:THE PERFECT PRICE POINT AND BEST VALUE AVAILABLE

TODAY IN RIGID CORE FLOATING CLIC LVT!!!WE DARE YOU TO COMPARE!!

The current benchmark standard in rigid core construction is SPC, which stands for Stone Plastic Composite. WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) and PVC LVT (PVC Luxury Vinyl Tile) may also be made in rigid core constructions, but not only is SPC Rigid Core better by virtue of its construction, it's FAR superior to all other WPC & LVT options and more importantly, it’s the current lowest cost product to manufacture, which

means a lower price/value for you!!!!I hope our chart below sheds some light on the huge differences.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER OR OUR OFFICE TO LEARN MORE!!!

APRIL 13, 2021

Worry – Free

Kid Proof Pet Proof Water Proof

• 25 Year Residential Warranty

• LIFETIME Waterproof Warranty

• 10 Year Light Commercial Warranty

Certified

• FloorScore® Certified SAFE

Spectrum Rigid Core Home

PICTURES OF COLORS AND SHADES MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL SAMPLES

Spectrum Rigid Core Home

PICTURES OF COLORS AND SHADES MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL SAMPLES

Spectrum Rigid Core Home

PICTURES OF COLORS AND SHADES MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL SAMPLES

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE vs COREtec® Comparison

Attached IXPE Underlayment

provides added sound dampening

no need for separate underlayment

naturally resists mold and mildew

absorbs subfloor imperfections

Rigid Core· features special top/bottom layers for stability

high calcium carbonate content for extra rigidity

Vinyl + Print Film· Superior design image· enhances durability

22 mil Wear Layer w/ ULTIMATE

CERAMIC BEADS in Semi-EIR

· highest performance surface protection- ULTIMATELY protects against wear· superior cleanability and stain resistance- Semi-Embossed In Register for the most

realistic and natural wood visuals

· rated for heavy-duty commercial traffic

PRODUCT

WEAR LAYER

STABLE DEEP EMBOSS EIRPAINTED BEVELS

QUIET COMFORT WARM RESIDENTIAL HEAVY COMMERCIAL

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE PLUS 22 mil YES YES NO BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE CLASSIC 12 mil YES YES NO BETTER BETTER BETTER BEST BETTER

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE HOME 12 mil YES YES NO BETTER BETTER BETTER BEST GOOD

COREtec® PRO PLUS 20 mil YES NO NO BETTER BETTER GOOD BETTER BEST

COREtec® ONE 12 mil YES YES NO BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER GOOD

COREtec® PLUS 20 mil YES YES YES BEST BEST BEST BEST BETTER

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE vs COREtec® Comparison

RIGID CORE HOME - CLICK STAIR TREADS/RISERS MOLDING - 3in1packaged 2 treads & 2 risers per carton T-Molding/Reducer/EndCap

12" Deep x 48" WideTread w/ 7" White Riser 94" long with snap track

RCH-1007 UPTOWN GREY RCM-ST-UPTOWNGRE RCM-3IN1UPTOWNGR

RCH-16398 SHADOW GREY RCM-ST-SHADOWGRE RCM-3IN1SHADOWGR

RCH-1035 FROST GREY RCM-ST-FROSTGREY RCM-3IN1FROSTGRE

RCH-1407 BARNSIDE RCM-ST-BARNSIDE RCM-3IN1BARNSIDE

RCH-1012 TIMBERLAND RCM-ST-TIMBERLAN RCM-3IN1TIMBERLA

4.5mm (3.5mm SPC +1.0mm IXPE pad)

.30 mm (12 mils) wearlayer with Ceramic

Bead UV coating

Semi-EIR Registered Embossed

7" wide X 48" long

28.60 sq ft/ctn

55 ctns/pallet

LIFETIME Waterproof

25 Year Residential

10 Year Lt Commercial

Kid & Pet Proof

Scratch Resist

FLOOR SCORE© CERTIFIED

ACCLIMATION

PRE-

INSTALLATION

EASE OF

MAINTENANCE *

AFFECTED BY

DIRECT SUN

LIGHT

RESISTANCE

TO

INDENTATION

RESISTANCE

TO

SCRATCHING*

TABER

ABRASION

SOUND

DAMPENING WATERPROOF

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE PLUS not required SUPERIOR NO SUPERIOR SUPERIOR SUPERIOR SUPERIOR YES

Ultimate Ceramic Beads up to 3000 PSI 18,000 cycles

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE CLASSIC not required SUPERIOR NO SUPERIOR SUPERIOR SUPERIOR EXCELLENT YES

Ultimate Ceramic Beads up to 3000 PSI 18,000 cycles

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE HOME not required SUPERIOR NO SUPERIOR SUPERIOR SUPERIOR EXCELLENT YES

Ceramic Beads

WPC CLIC not required VERY GOOD NO VERY GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD YES

600-700 PSI ????

LUXURY VINYL CLIC required 24-48 hrs VERY GOOD YES GOOD GOOD VERY GOOD VERY GOOD YES

????

WOOD LAMINATE CLIC required 24-48 hrs VERY GOOD YES MODERATE GOOD GOOD GOOD NO

????

* Assuming the wearsurface has Ceramic Beads or Aluminum Oxide

SPECTRUM RIGID CORE MARKETING

FEATURE BENEFIT

Spectrum Rigid Core PLUS

SPC - Stone Plastic

Composite / Solid Polymer

Core made with limestone,

calcium carbonate, pvc, etc.

Extremely dense - NO

WOOD

** WATERPROOF

** up to 3000 PSI so most dense

and most stable with highest

resistance to impact and

indentations

**Acclimation not required

Spectrum Rigid Core CLASSIC

SPC - Stone Plastic

Composite / Solid Polymer

Core made with limestone,

calcium carbonate, pvc, etc.

Extremely dense - NO

WOOD

** WATERPROOF

** up to 3000 PSI so most dense

and most stable with highest

resistance to impact and

indentations

**Acclimation not required

Spectrum Rigid Core HOME

SPC - Stone Plastic

Composite / Solid Polymer

Core made with limestone,

calcium carbonate, pvc, etc.

Extremely dense - NO

WOOD

** WATERPROOF

** up to 3000 PSI so most dense

and most stable with highest

resistance to impact and

indentations

**Acclimation not required

WPC (Coretec, etc)

WPC -Wood Plastic

Composite made with

foamed (air induced) PVC,

Limestone (possibly other

fillers)

** WATERPROOF

** up to 600 PSI - very good

resistance to impact and

indentations

** Acclimation not required

LVT Click (Luxury Vinyl Tile)PVC vinyl (made with virgin

and/or recycled vinyl)

** WATERPROOF

**very good resistance to impact

and indentations

** Affected by temperature

variations-planks may distort

and may unclick

** 24-48 hour Acclimation

required prior to installing

WOOD LAMINATE (Pergo, etc)

HDF (High Density

Fiberboard) made with wood

particle dust and bonding

agents AC2-AC4

** NOT WATERPROOF-will be

affected by moisture

** good resistance to impact and

indentations

CONSTRUCTION

FEATURE BENEFIT

Spectrum Rigid Core PLUS6.5 mm (4.5mm body +

1.5mm IXEP attached pad)

* SUPERIOR at absorb

subfloor irregularities

* SUPERIOR sound

dampening

Spectrum Rigid Core CLASSIC5.0 mm (4.0mm body +

1.0mm IXEP attached pad)

* EXCELLENT at absorb

subfloor irregularities

* EXCELLENT sound

dampening

Spectrum Rigid Core HOME4.5 mm (3.5mm body +

1.0mm IXEP attached pad)

* EXCELLENT at absorb

subfloor irregularities

* EXCELLENT sound

dampening

WPC (Coretec, etc) 4.0mm to 6.0mm* EXCELLENT at absorb

subfloor irregularities

LVT Click (Luxury Vinyl Tile) 3.2mm to 6.0mm

* REQUIRES subfloor to be

reasonably smooth without

cracks/holes

WOOD LAMINATE (Pergo, etc) 6mm to 12mm * EXCELLENT to absorb

subfloor irregularities

OVERALL THICKNESS

FEATURE BENEFIT

Spectrum Rigid Core PLUS

.55mm (22 mils) with

ULTIMATE Ceramic Beads UV

protected

SUPERIOR WEAR PERFORMANCE

SUPERIOR SCRATCH RESISTANCE

SUPERIOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE

Spectrum Rigid Core CLASSIC

.30mm (12 mils) with

ULTIMATE Ceramic Beads UV

protected

SUPERIOR WEAR PERFORMANCE

SUPERIOR SCRATCH RESISTANCE

SUPERIOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE

Spectrum Rigid Core HOME.30mm (12 mils) with

Ceramic Beads UV protected

SUPERIOR WEAR PERFORMANCE

SUPERIOR SCRATCH RESISTANCE

SUPERIOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE

WPC (Coretec, etc)

from 8 mils to 20 mils.. Most

are only PVC wearlayers.

Few offer aluminum oxide

BEST WEAR PERFORMANCE

GOOD SCRATCH RESISTANCE

BEST EASE OF MAINTENANCE

LVT Click (Luxury Vinyl Tile)

from 8 mils to 30 mils..

Options with PVC

wearlayers and some offer

aluminum oxide

BEST WEAR PERFORMANCE

GOOD SCRATCH RESISTANCE

BEST EASE OF MAINTENANCE

WOOD LAMINATE (Pergo, etc)

Various surfaces offered but

some may only offer

aluminum oxide

BEST WEAR PERFORMANCE

GOOD SCRATCH RESISTANCE

BEST EASE OF MAINTENANCE

WEARLAYER/WEAR SURFACE