Shaw Floorte Pro Anvil Plus 20 Mil Vinyl Plank Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Mudrooms and entryways
- Basements below grade
A rigid-core SPC vinyl plank with a commercial 20 mil wear layer and attached pad. Fully waterproof and tough, it is one of the best choices for bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, and basements where moisture and traffic are both high.
Pros
- Rigid SPC core is fully waterproof, so it is safe for bathrooms, kitchens, and basements
- Thick 20 mil commercial wear layer resists scratches in high-traffic wet areas
- Attached IXPE pad adds warmth and sound damping and speeds up installation
Cons
- 20 mil version costs more than thin builder-grade 6-12 mil vinyl
- Rigid SPC telegraphs bumps, so the subfloor must be flat before install
- Denser SPC feels harder and colder underfoot than a WPC or laminate floor
Specifications
| Thickness | 4.4 mm (3.4 mm SPC core + 1 mm attached pad) |
|---|---|
| Wear Layer | 20 mil commercial-grade |
| Water Protection | 100 percent waterproof SPC core |
| Plank Size | 7 in x 48 in |
| Locking System | Shaw click-lock floating install |
| Attached Pad | Yes, IXPE acoustic pad |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a 20 mil wear layer buy you?
- Scratch resistance in wet, high-traffic areas — a meaningful step above builder-grade 6-12 mil vinyl. It costs more, and that is the entire trade.
- Is the attached pad enough underlayment?
- Yes. The 1 mm IXPE acoustic pad adds warmth and sound damping and speeds installation, and you should not add a second underlayment on top of it.
- How does SPC feel underfoot?
- Harder and colder than a WPC or laminate floor — density is what makes it waterproof and stable, and that same density is what you feel. It also telegraphs subfloor bumps, so flatten the subfloor first.