For architects, specifiers, and designers shaping the future of hospitality and commercial interiors, the right flooring choice must tick every box: aesthetic appeal, technical performance, sustainability, and versatility. Balsan’s new Elite Dryback 55 LVT delivers on all fronts, offering a high-specification solution that blends durability with the refined, trend-led finishes today that is always expected.

Engineered for Demanding Environments

Designed with high-traffic commercial and hospitality projects in mind, Elite Dryback 55 combines superior wear resistance with exceptional underfoot comfort. Its 0.55 mm wear layer and multi-layer construction provide long-term stability, while Balsan’s UltraProtect surface treatment ensures lasting protection against micro-scratches and stains — ideal for heavy-use zones from corridors to restaurant floors.

With a +36 PTV slip rating in wet conditions, Elite Dryback 55 is also the only product in the industry to meet this standard, setting a new benchmark for safety in hospitality and commercial environments. This makes it an ideal solution for spa areas and wellness zones, where performance and safety are non-negotiable.

Design Without Compromise

With 20 carefully curated designs across wood, stone, and terrazzo finishes, Elite Dryback 55 gives specifiers the creative freedom to craft unique narratives. From natural oak tones that bring warmth to boutique suites to cool, urban-inspired greys for contemporary bars, workspaces and lobbies, the visual impact is as authentic as the materials it emulates.

Three versatile formats enable varied installation schemes:

• Plank: 18.42 x 121.92 cm
  
  
• Herringbone Plank: 10.16 x 60.96 cm
  
  
• Rectangular Tile: 45.72 x 91.44 cm
  
  

These options allow architects to move seamlessly from grand herringbone patterns in a reception to expansive stone-look tiles in a spa lobby — unifying the design language across a project.

Sustainability at the Core

As sustainability continues to be a key focus for brands and businesses, Balsan ensures the Elite Dryback 55 is phthalate-free, contains 25% recycled content, and is 100% recyclable at the end of its life. It meets stringent REACH regulations and boasts A+ health labelling for indoor air quality, with TVOC emissions of less than 10 μg/m³ after 28 days.

For projects requiring additional acoustic performance, the Dryback Acoustic 18dB option delivers enhanced sound insulation, supporting wellness-focused, or quiet zone environments.

For Designers Who Demand More

In a competitive market, flooring is more than a surface, it’s a tactile and visual statement that shapes the entire guest or employee experience. Elite Dryback 55 offers the flexibility to meet distinct brand visions, whether that’s the modern sophistication of a flagship urban hotel, the relaxed elegance of a resort spa, the calming workspace environment, or the statement luxury of a boutique property.

In the world of commercial interiors, first impressions are everything. The Elite collection combines tactile warmth, visual refinement, and robust performance to help designers and architects craft truly memorable spaces. From boutique venues to large-scale luxury resorts, it embodies the perfect balance of practicality, sophistication, and attainable luxury — all without stretching the budget.

Discover the Elite Dryback 55 collection at Balsan’s London showroom or contact the team to explore how it can elevate your next hotel project and bring your next concept to life.