MSI Surfaces Nove Reserve Vinyl Plank Flooring

The vinyl aisle is full of look-alikes at very different prices, and the difference usually comes down to two specs most shoppers never check.

In simple terms: MSI Surfaces Nove Reserve gives you the look of real wood in a waterproof, hard-wearing vinyl floor. Squarefoot Flooring stocks it and installs it with our own team.

The build and the spec: This is a flexible glue-down vinyl. Bonded to the subfloor with full-spread adhesive, it stays put under heavy traffic and rolling loads, which is why it is a fixture in offices and busy commercial spaces. The trade-off is that it demands proper subfloor prep to look right. The 22 mil wear layer puts it in heavy-residential, light-commercial territory, which is where vinyl earns its keep in a family home. On vinyl, that mil number is the best single predictor of how long the floor keeps looking new, more than thickness or price. Because it is 100% waterproof rather than just water-resistant, you can put it in the rooms that rule out wood and laminate, full baths, laundry rooms, kitchens, and basements. It carries an IIC rating around 23 and an STC around 71, so it clears the sound-transfer rules most GTA condo boards set, a common sticking point in high-rises. It is rated for use over in-floor radiant heat. Planks run up to 9 inches wide and 48 inches long, a wide-and-long format that reads like real wood. A low-sheen matte finish keeps glare and footprints down. It is FloorScore certified for indoor air quality and GREENGUARD certified. Colours in the range include Akadia, Bayhill Blonde, Bayside Buff, Fallonton, and Hatfield.

Installation is in-house and never subcontracted, across the Toronto and Mississauga area up to Barrie and Simcoe County. We check the subfloor, prep it, and set the floor, then handle the trim. Browse our projects or the vinyl installation page.

Decision line: Nove Reserve is the pick when you want a flat, glued-down floor for a big or busy space, provided the subfloor is smooth and level.

It is worth seeing Nove Reserve in person before deciding. Visit either store, contact us to confirm stock, and see more in the vinyl flooring range. Rated for radiant heat, it also pairs with the in-floor heating membranes we stock.