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MSI AMZ-LVT-0160P McKenna Vinyl Flooring Gaboon Gray 7"x48" LVT
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Click-lock installation over existing subfloors — the McKenna LVT goes down fast and comes out waterproof, scratch-resistant, and under budget.
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Overview
MSI McKenna Luxury Vinyl Flooring: Transform Your Space with Style and Durability
Enhance your home with MSI McKenna Luxury Vinyl Flooring. These rigid core planks feature a stunning wood grain finish in Gaboon Gray-Light, offering the look of real wood with the benefits of LVT. 100% waterproof, scratch-resistant, and easy to install, this flooring is perfect for any room. Backed by a lifetime residential warranty, it's the ideal choice for luxurious and affordable floors.
- Product: MSI McKenna Luxury Vinyl Flooring
- Style: Rigid Core Planks, LVT Tile
- Finish: Wood Grain
- Color: Gaboon Gray-Light
- Waterproof: 100% Waterproof
- Installation: Click Lock Floating Floor
- Thickness: 5MM
- Wear Layer: 12MIL
Key Features
FOR USE INDOORS
Ideal for home, office and in temperature-controlled environments only. Can be used in any room in your home such as kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, foyers and basements
EASY TO INSTALL
Planks interlock on all 4 sides and can be installed over most existing surfaces including tile, wood, concrete and vinyl – DIY Floating floor home improvement made simple
EASY CLEAN & 100% WATERPROOF
Super easy to clean, tiles are 100% waterproof with an IXPE integrated sound reduction underlayment that does not absorb water
WOOD-GRAIN TEXTURE
Has the look and feel of natural wood grain, color finish offers the authentic look of real wood plank flooring
PLANK SIZE
7.13 in. W x 48.03 in. L x 0.2 in. T
DURABLE
5MM Thick -12MIL Wear Layer, Strong at the core, stylish at the surface with rigid core performance
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 100% waterproof construction with IXPE underlayment makes it viable for bathrooms, kitchens, and basements where traditional hardwood cannot go
- 12MIL wear layer exceeds standard residential spec, providing meaningful scratch and scuff resistance in household pet and high-traffic conditions
- Four-sided click-lock system installs as a floating floor over most existing surfaces, eliminating the demo labor and disposal cost of removing old flooring
- Rigid core construction resists the indentation and telegraphing common in thin peel-and-stick LVT — planks hold their shape under furniture legs and appliance loads
- Integrated IXPE underlayment eliminates a separate underlayment purchase and labor step, and provides acoustic dampening that reduces hollow sound underfoot
👎 Cons
- 5mm total thickness means transitions to adjacent flooring materials (tile, carpet, existing hardwood) will require threshold transitions that may be noticeable underfoot at doorways
- Gaboon Gray-Light is a specific aesthetic — the gray-tone wood grain works in contemporary and industrial interiors but will read as cool and modern in spaces with warm wood tones or traditional trim
- Floating installation is not a suitable choice for environments with extreme temperature swings — expansion gaps must be maintained at all walls, and HVAC must remain operational year-round in the space
- Box-to-box color variation exists in vinyl plank production; mixing boxes from different lots can produce visible shading differences, so ordering all material at once from the same dye lot is important
- Not suitable for outdoor or non-temperature-controlled environments — the specs explicitly limit installation to indoor, climate-controlled spaces only
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this float directly over existing tile or hardwood without removing the old floor?
Yes — the click-lock floating installation method is designed to go over existing tile, wood, concrete, and vinyl, provided the surface is flat, clean, and structurally sound. High spots or lippage greater than 3/16" over 10 feet need to be addressed first; an uneven substrate will telegraph through the 5mm planks and cause joint stress over time.
Does the integrated IXPE underlayment meet the requirements for installation over in-floor radiant heat?
The product specs do not list radiant heat compatibility. Standard IXPE underlayment can restrict heat transfer, which may reduce radiant system efficiency. If you're installing over a hydronic or electric radiant floor, verify with MSI's technical support that this specific underlayment is rated for your system's operating temperature before proceeding.
What cutting tools are needed for a DIY installation?
A standard score-and-snap method works for straight cuts — a utility knife, straightedge, and snap bar handle most of the job. For notch cuts around door casings and irregular angles, a jigsaw or circular saw with a fine-tooth blade is needed. No specialty flooring tools are required beyond a tapping block and pull bar for seating the click-lock joints.
Is the 12MIL wear layer sufficient for a high-traffic entryway or kitchen?
12MIL is a mid-commercial-grade wear layer — it's rated above the 6–8MIL residential minimum and is appropriate for kitchens, entryways, and households with pets. For commercial environments or extremely high foot traffic, 20MIL wear layer products are more appropriate.
How many square feet are in a box, and how much waste factor should be planned?
Product listing does not specify box coverage — check the current MSI product page or retailer listing for per-box square footage. Standard installation waste factor for a click-lock floating floor with a basic layout is 10%; add 15% for rooms with diagonal cuts or complex shapes.
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