4 Corners French Antique Wide-Plank Vinyl Flooring
Plank size shapes how a room feels. The bigger the board, the fewer seams cross the floor, and the more a space reads as open and expansive. The 4 Corners French Antique collection is built around that idea, with an extra-large plank measuring a full 9 inches wide by 60 inches long. It is a dryback luxury vinyl plank, glued directly to the subfloor for stability, with a 5mm profile, a fiberglass-reinforced core, a heavy 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer, and an attached non-slip padded backing. Every plank is FloorScore certified, phthalate free, and low in VOCs. Explore the full wide-plank luxury vinyl range to compare formats.
In simple terms: French Antique gives you a grand, wide-plank look with a healthier build and a quiet, stable glue-down install. See the full range in person at our Mississauga and Barrie showrooms, or search wide plank vinyl flooring near me to start your project.
Why the extra-large plank format matters
The defining feature of French Antique is plank size. At 9 inches wide and 60 inches long, these are extra-large planks, well beyond a standard 7 by 48 inch board. Larger planks mean fewer seam lines across a room, which makes a space read as more open and expansive, and they show more of the wood grain pattern per plank, closer to the proportions of wide-board hardwood. One practical point: larger planks bridge more distance than smaller ones, so they are less forgiving of an uneven subfloor. A flat, well-prepared subfloor matters more with an extra-large plank than a standard one.
Decision line: choose French Antique when you want a grand, open, wide-plank look and can give the subfloor proper preparation.
How French Antique installs
French Antique, from 4 Corners, is a dryback luxury vinyl plank, also called glue-down vinyl. Rather than clicking together and floating like an SPC plank, dryback planks are bonded down with a full spread of adhesive. The result is a stable, quiet floor with no hollow click underfoot and no expansion gaps to design around, which suits large open areas particularly well. Glue-down installation requires 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. The attached non-slip padded backing means there is no separate underlay to source, and it adds cushioning and sound absorption rated at IIC 57.
What the 20 mil wear layer and healthy-floor certifications tell you
French Antique carries a 20 mil wear layer, the clear protective coating that takes all the surface abrasion. At 20 mil, that is a genuinely commercial-grade thickness, well above the 12 mil layers common on residential-focused vinyl, supported by a fiberglass-reinforced core for dimensional stability. Just as important is what the plank is made of: French Antique is FloorScore certified, independently tested to meet strict limits on volatile organic compound emissions, and it is phthalate free and nano silver free. For households focused on healthier indoor air, that combination of durability and a lower-additive build is a genuine advantage. If you are weighing this against laminate, our comparison of vinyl and laminate flooring is a useful next step.
French Antique Collection FAQs
What makes French Antique different from a standard vinyl plank?
The defining difference is plank size. French Antique planks are an extra-large 9 inches wide by 60 inches long, well beyond a standard 7 by 48 inch board. Larger planks create fewer seams across a room, make a space feel more open, and show more wood grain per plank, closer to the proportions of wide-board hardwood.
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 French Antique are stable and quiet underfoot, but they need a flat subfloor and a more involved installation.
What kind of subfloor does a large-format plank need?
A flat, well-prepared subfloor. Extra-large planks like French Antique bridge more distance than standard boards, so they are less forgiving of high or low spots and can rock or flex over an uneven surface. Proper subfloor preparation and leveling are essential before installation.
What does it mean that French Antique is FloorScore certified and phthalate free?
FloorScore certification means French Antique 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, making it a lower-additive choice for households focused on indoor air quality.
Does French Antique need a separate underlayment?
No. Every French Antique 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.
Where can I see the French Antique collection in person?
French Antique 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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