Coastal is a waterproof rigid core vinyl plank from Legacy Flooring Collection. It is 7.5 mm thick in all: a 5.5 mm core, a 1.5 mm IXPE pad attached underneath and a 0.5 mm wear layer on top.
It clicks together with a 5G click system and floats over the subfloor. The planks are about 9 by 60 inches, 9.055 inches of face. Banded Olive, the 7 by 48 inch plank, is listed on its own as Coastal 7 in.
Specs
Type
Luxury vinyl plank and tile
Construction
SPC Rigid Core Waterproof Vinyl
Width
9.055"
Thickness
7.5 mm
Manufacturer installation methods
Click system, floating
Waterproof
Yes
Per carton
30.14 sq ft
From Legacy Flooring Collection's published specifications.
Coastal comes in wide, long planks, about 9 by 60 inches. The surface is registered embossed: the texture follows the printed grain, so it reads as wood under your hand as well as to the eye.
Living with it
Wipe up spills and keep grit off the surface with a broom or a vacuum. Legacy Flooring Collection calls Coastal waterproof and reports no visible staining after 10 minutes under water, coffee, acetone and shoe polish. The IXPE pad comes attached to every plank.
The warranty, in plain terms
Legacy Flooring Collection lists a lifetime residential wear warranty, a lifetime structural warranty, a limited lifetime waterproof warranty and a 10-year limited light commercial warranty for Coastal. Legacy Flooring Collection's written warranty sets the exact terms, the limits and how to make a claim.
Questions
Is Coastal waterproof enough for kitchens and entries?
Legacy Flooring Collection calls Coastal waterproof. As a rigid core vinyl plank, it suits rooms where rain, wet shoes and spills are part of daily life.
How is Coastal installed?
It floats. The planks lock together with a 5G click system over the subfloor, with the pad already attached.
What size and thickness are the planks?
About 9 by 60 inches (9.055 inches of face), 7.5 mm thick in all: a 5.5 mm core, 1.5 mm of IXPE pad and a 0.5 mm wear layer.
How does Coastal handle wear, impact and chairs?
Legacy Flooring Collection rates it Class 33 for wear, Class 34 for impact and Class 34 for micro-scratches, and reports no visible damage after caster chair testing.
Does Coastal have sound ratings for condos?
Legacy Flooring Collection reports an approximate IIC of 52 on 6-inch concrete, or 64 with a drop ceiling, and an approximate STC of 49, or 61 with a drop ceiling. Check your building's rules before you choose.
What warranty comes with Coastal?
A lifetime residential wear warranty, a lifetime structural warranty, a limited lifetime waterproof warranty and a 10-year limited light commercial warranty, all from Legacy Flooring Collection. The maker's written warranty governs.