Wholesale Waterproof Flooring that Goes Up the Wall

This product combines a rigid core vinyl plank with a coordinated wall panel system, allowing the same material to cover floors and vertical surfaces in wet environments. The core consists of a calcium‑zinc stabilized PVC compound reinforced with mineral fillers, providing dimensional stability under temperature fluctuations.

Product Overview

Designed for areas where moisture exposure is continuous, such as food processing plants, car wash bays, and laboratory wet labs, the flooring‑wall system eliminates the need for separate transition profiles. The interlocking edge design creates a sealed joint that meets IP66 water ingress protection when installed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Technical Specifications

Material Composition

The wear layer is a clear, UV‑stabilized PVC film that resists abrasion and chemical spills. Beneath it, a printed design layer provides visual options ranging from solid colors to realistic stone or wood reproductions. The core layer blends PVC resin with limestone powder and stabilizers, achieving a high modulus of elasticity while remaining recyclable.

Installation Method

Planks are installed using a floating click‑lock system; wall panels employ a matching tongue‑and‑groove profile that snaps onto the floor plank edge, creating a continuous seal. A flexible silicone sealant is applied at perimeter joints to maintain waterproof integrity. No adhesives are required for the flooring layer, allowing for future removal without substrate damage.

• Prepare substrate: clean, level, and dry; apply primer if porosity exceeds 5 % absorption.
• Lay underlayment foam (1 mm) for acoustic decoupling where required.
• Click‑lock floor planks row by row, maintaining 2 mm expansion gap at walls.
• Engage wall panel tongue into floor plank groove; press until fully seated.
• Apply neutral‑cure silicone sealant to all exposed edges and corners.

Applications

In food‑processing facilities, the seamless floor‑wall barrier prevents water ingress behind the wall, reducing mold risk and simplifying wash‑down procedures. Automotive detailing bays benefit from the system’s resistance to petroleum‑based solvents and hot water spray. Laboratories requiring ISO‑5 cleanliness appreciate the low‑particle‑emission surface and the ability to cove the wall‑floor joint without additional trim.

Customization Options

Thickness can be adjusted between 4.5 mm and 6.0 mm to meet specific load requirements. Wear layer thickness ranges from 0.20 mm to 0.50 mm, influencing slip resistance (R10 to R13 per DIN 51130). Color and pattern libraries are available for digital printing; custom logos can be embedded in the design layer upon request. Edge profiles are offered in square, beveled, or rounded variants to match architectural details.

• Core thickness: 4.5 mm, 5.0 mm, 5.5 mm, 6.0 mm
• Wear layer: 0.20 mm, 0.30 mm, 0.40 mm, 0.50 mm
• Surface finish: matte, low‑gloss, high‑gloss
• Edge profile: square, 2 mm bevel, 3 mm radius
• Custom printing: corporate logos, safety markings, wayfinding graphics

Quality Control

Each production lot undergoes inline thickness gauging and optical inspection for surface defects. Finished panels are subjected to a 24‑hour immersion test at 40 °C to verify waterproof performance. Dimensional stability is checked after a thermal cycling sequence (‑20 °C → +60 °C, 5 cycles). Results are recorded and available to customers as a test summary sheet.

Packaging and Lead Time

Planks are stacked in corrugated cardboard boxes with edge protectors; wall panels are packed flat in similarly protected cartons. Standard pallet configuration holds 50 m² of flooring and 30 m² of wall panels. Production lead time is typically 3‑4 weeks for stocked designs; custom prints add 7‑10 days for artwork approval and tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can the product be installed over existing tiles? Yes, provided the substrate is clean, level, and firmly bonded; a primer is recommended to ensure adhesion of the underlayment.
• Is the material resistant to chlorine‑based cleaning agents? The PVC core and wear layer are formulated to withstand intermittent exposure to sodium hypochlorite solutions up to 200 ppm without degradation.
• What is the recommended expansion gap for large installations? A 2 mm gap per linear meter is advised; for runs exceeding 15 mm, incorporate expansion joints every 12 m.
• Are samples available for evaluation? Yes, sample kits containing one flooring plank and one wall panel can be shipped via express courier; charges are credited against the first order.
• How is the product packaged for overseas shipment? Goods are placed in heat‑shrink‑wrapped pallets, sealed with desiccant bags, and loaded into ISO containers with moisture‑barrier liners.

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