An Insider’s Take on LVT: The Starrism-Surface Heterogeneous Vinyl That’s Quietly Dominating Spec Sheets

If you spend your days comparing resilient surfaces (guilty), you’ll notice how lvt flooring has evolved beyond buzzwords into measurable performance. Enlio’s Finequin Heterogeneous vinyl—marketed as the “heterogeneous floor with Starrism surface”—is one of those under-the-radar specs that facility teams keep shortlisting. To be honest, the combination of durability, acoustic control, and easy maintenance is exactly what busy spaces need.

What makes it different

This is a heterogeneous vinyl sheet, not tiles—yet it competes head‑to‑head with premium lvt flooring. The Starrism surface is a reinforced PUR topcoat that resists scuffs and simplifies cleaning. Layered construction typically includes: wear layer (0.5–0.7 mm), high-resolution print film, fiberglass grid for stability, and a compact or foam-back base for comfort and sound reduction.

Finequin Starrism Product Snapshot

Construction	Heterogeneous PVC sheet with PUR (Starrism) surface
Total thickness	≈ 2.0–2.5 mm (real-world use may vary)
Wear layer	0.5–0.7 mm, EN ISO 10582 classification
Roll format	2.0 m × 20 m (typical)
Slip resistance	EN 13893 μ ≥ 0.3; DIN 51130 R9–R10; PTV ≥ 36 (wet) target
Acoustic ΔLw	≈ 17–20 dB (ISO 10140)
Fire rating	EN 13501-1: Bfl-s1 (typ.)
Indentation	≤ 0.10 mm (ISO 24343-1)
Indoor air	Targets FloorScore / IAC Gold-level emissions
Service life	≈ 10–15 years in heavy commercial with proper care

Trends I’m seeing on projects

Specifiers want resilient surfaces that handle carts and coffee spills without looking tired. The shift is toward low-VOC, low-maintenance lvt flooring with sound control built in—especially for education, healthcare, and retail. And yes, patterns are getting warmer and less “plasticky.” Starrism’s matte, low-gloss look helps.

How it’s made (short version)

• Materials: PVC resins, non-phthalate plasticizers (project-dependent), mineral fillers, print film, fiberglass scrim, PUR topcoat.
• Methods: calendering and lamination, hot-press fusion, UV-cured Starrism PUR for stain/scuff resistance.
• Quality checks: abrasion (EN 660-2), dimensional stability (EN ISO 23999), slip (EN 13893/DIN 51130), fire (EN 13501-1), VOC (ISO 16000 protocols via FloorScore/AgBB-style schemes).

Where it fits

Education corridors and classrooms; clinics and wards; retail aisles; hospitality back-of-house; offices and co-working; light labs; multifamily amenities. I guess anywhere rolling loads and frequent cleaning are the norm.

Quick case notes — A secondary school swapped failing VCT for Starrism sheet; summer install, term-time traffic. After 9 months: custodial team reported 35–40% faster scrubbing and fewer black heel marks. In a community clinic, the ΔLw uplift shaved off ambient noise—patients noticed.

Vendor landscape (practical view)

Vendor	Strengths	Considerations
Enlio Finequin (Starrism)	Rugged PUR, stable fiberglass core, solid acoustic options, competitive pricing	Sheet format requires pro installation and heat-welded seams
Brand A (global)	Wide color bank, well-known certifications	Lead times can spike during peak seasons
Brand B (regional)	Aggressive pricing, local stocking	Limited acoustic builds; fewer heavy-traffic specs

Customization and logistics

Custom colorways and wood/stone visuals are possible with MOQs; logo insets via waterjet are doable. Origin: #C3, No. 36 Xiangyuan Rd., Baiyun Dist., Guangzhou, China. Field welding rods match SKUs; maintenance is basically no-finish, neutral cleaner, auto-scrub—simple.

Real-world feedback and certifications

• Facility managers like the stain recovery on Starrism PUR—coffee, iodine, even blue disinfectants respond well.
• Specs typically reference ISO 10874 usage classes 34/43, EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1, and low-VOC schemes like FloorScore or IAC Gold.
• Dimensional stability: ≤ 0.40% (EN ISO 23999) in internal lab pulls; abrasion shows favorable EN 660-2 volume loss numbers vs. typical 0.5 mm wear layers.

Citations

1. ISO 10582: Resilient floor coverings — Heterogeneous poly(vinyl chloride) floor coverings.
2. EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements.
3. ISO 10874: Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Classification.
4. ISO 10140 series: Measurement of sound insulation in buildings.
5. EN 13893 and DIN 51130: Slip resistance test methods.
6. FloorScore (SCS) and Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold program documentation.