4 Corners Bel Air Glue-Down Vinyl Plank
A floor lives in your home for years, so what it is made of matters as much as how it looks. The 4 Corners Bel Air collection is built with that in mind. It is a dryback luxury vinyl plank that is phthalate free, nano silver free, low in VOCs, and FloorScore certified, so it meets recognized standards for healthier indoor air. Each plank measures 7 by 48 inches at 5mm thick, with a fiberglass-reinforced core, a heavy 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer, and an attached non-slip padded backing rated at IIC 57 for quieter footsteps. Explore the full luxury vinyl plank range to see where Bel Air sits.
In simple terms: Bel Air is a healthy, quiet, durably built glue-down plank for everyday living. See the full range in person at our Mississauga and Barrie showrooms, or search luxury vinyl plank near me to start your project.
What dryback (glue-down) vinyl means
Bel Air, from 4 Corners, is a dryback luxury vinyl plank, also called glue-down vinyl. Unlike rigid-core SPC planks that click together and float over the subfloor, dryback planks are bonded down with a full spread of adhesive. A glued floor has no hollow click underfoot, no expansion gaps to design around, and excellent dimensional stability, which makes it a strong choice for large open areas and floors that carry heavy furniture or rolling loads. Glue-down installation needs a clean, dry, and very flat subfloor and is more labour-intensive than a click floor, which is why it is best handled by our in-house vinyl installation team.
Decision line: choose Bel Air when you want a stable, quiet glue-down floor over a properly prepared subfloor.
What the 20 mil wear layer and fiberglass core tell you
The wear layer is the clear coating that absorbs surface abrasion, and it is the most important durability figure on any vinyl plank. Bel Air carries a 20 mil wear layer, a genuinely commercial-grade thickness well above the 12 mil layers common on residential-focused vinyl. Beneath the surface, a fiberglass-reinforced core adds dimensional stability, helping each plank hold its shape and lie flat. The attached non-slip padded backing adds cushioning and sound absorption, rated at IIC 57 for impact sound, which makes Bel Air a sensible choice for upper-floor rooms and condos. If you are flooring a condo, our guide to the best flooring for a Toronto condo is a useful next step.
A healthier floor: what FloorScore and phthalate free mean
What a floor is made of affects the air in your home. Every plank in the Bel Air collection is FloorScore certified, which means it has been independently tested to meet strict limits on volatile organic compound emissions. Bel Air is also phthalate free and nano silver free. Phthalates are plasticizers some vinyl flooring uses to stay flexible, and nano silver is an antimicrobial additive; 4 Corners leaves both out. For households with children, anyone sensitive to indoor air quality, or anyone who simply wants fewer additives underfoot, that is a meaningful difference.
Decision line: choose Bel Air when healthier indoor air and a lower-additive floor matter to you.
Bel Air Collection FAQs
What is dryback (glue-down) vinyl?
Dryback vinyl, also called glue-down, is a vinyl plank that bonds directly to the subfloor with a full spread of adhesive, rather than clicking together and floating like an SPC plank. Glue-down floors like Bel Air are stable and quiet underfoot, with no hollow sound, but they need a flat subfloor and a more involved installation.
What does the IIC 57 rating on Bel Air mean?
IIC stands for Impact Insulation Class, a measure of how well a floor blocks impact sound such as footsteps from carrying to the room below. Bel Air is rated IIC 57, helped by its attached padded backing, which makes it a sensible choice for upper-floor rooms and condos where footstep noise is a concern.
What does it mean that Bel Air is phthalate free and FloorScore certified?
FloorScore certification means Bel Air has been independently tested to meet strict limits on volatile organic compound emissions, supporting healthier indoor air. Phthalate free means the planks are made without phthalate plasticizers, and the collection is also nano silver free. Together these make Bel Air a lower-additive choice for households focused on indoor air quality.
Does Bel Air need a separate underlayment?
No. Every Bel Air plank has a non-slip padded backing attached to the underside, so a separate underlay is not required. The attached backing also adds cushioning and helps with sound absorption.
What kind of subfloor does Bel Air need?
A clean, dry, and very flat subfloor. Because Bel Air is a glue-down plank, it will telegraph bumps or dips in the surface beneath it, so proper subfloor preparation and leveling are essential before installation.
Where can I see the Bel Air collection in person?
Bel Air is available at both Squarefoot Flooring showrooms: 700 Dundas St E in Mississauga and 112 Saunders Rd in Barrie. Visiting in person lets you compare the full range of finishes under real lighting.
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