Natural Creations with Diamond 10
Armstrong Natural Creations with Diamond 10 is a commercial luxury vinyl tile and plank in wood, stone, and textile looks. Every style is 1/8" (3.2 mm) thick with a 20-mil wear layer, which is the same thickness as standard VCT. That matters in a renovation: it can replace existing VCT or sit level with it. The Diamond 10 Technology is a coating made with cultured diamonds to resist scratches, stains, and scuffs. A wood plank can meet a stone tile from this collection with no transition strip. Natural Creations is part of our Armstrong LVT range.
Choose your look
Natural Creations comes in two design lines. They share the same construction, so you can use them together in one room.
EarthCuts (stone looks)
- Large-format tiles in stone, plaster, concrete, and travertine looks.
- Tiles in 12" x 24", 18" x 18", and 18" x 36".
- Designs draw on natural stone, minerals, and metallic ore, not just concrete.
Mystix (textile looks)
- Woven textile and abstract designs in soft neutrals and bold colors.
- Tiles and planks in 6" x 36" and 18" x 36".
- Designs mix textiles, textures, and hand-painted art, with embossing that adds texture you can feel.
What Diamond 10 and a 20 mil wear layer mean for your floor
Diamond 10 is a factory-applied coating that sits on top of a rigid wear layer. Armstrong developed it for busy commercial floors that need to keep looking new under rolling chairs, foot traffic, and spills.
The 20 mil wear layer is the clear protective layer over the printed design. Many residential vinyl planks use 12 mil or less. 20 mil is typically specified for offices, retail, and other high-traffic spaces.
Upkeep is simple. Natural Creations can be kept low-maintenance with no polish or buffing, just regular sweeping and a neutral cleaner such as Armstrong S-485. For indoor air quality, the line is FloorScore certified, low-VOC, and free of ortho-phthalates. Environmental and health product declarations are available for LEED or WELL projects, and many styles are made in the USA.
Is Natural Creations right for your project?
Natural Creations works well in offices, retail stores, schools, clinics, hospitality, and multifamily common areas, as well as homes that need a very hard-wearing floor. It's a glue-down floor, so it requires a smooth, flat, clean subfloor and professional installation. To get the full warranty, install it with an Armstrong adhesive S-995, S-319 Roll Strong, or S-1000 get the full warranty.
Installing Natural Creations: Floor City Advice to Avoid Common Problems
We’ve noticed that customers sometimes run into problems after installing flooring, such as planks that shift in size or develop raised edges, replacement planks that don’t sit level with the rest of the floor, and scratches within the first few days. Most of these can be prevented. Keep the room, flooring, and adhesive between 65°F and 85°F (18–29°C) for 48 hours before installing, and hold that range during installation and for 48 hours after. In rooms with direct sun or big temperature swings, use Armstrong S-1000 adhesive. Give the adhesive time to set before moving furniture back in, and use felt pads under furniture legs. Traffic times vary by adhesive; S-1000, for example, needs 3 hours for light traffic and 8 hours for heavy rolling loads. If you keep spare boxes for future repairs, store them in the same building so they stay matched to the installed floor.
Armstrong Natural Creations FAQ
Is Natural Creations glue-down or click-lock?
Glue-down. Every product in this collection is installed with adhesive.
Can I use Armstrong Natural Creations in my home?
Yes. It's built for commercial traffic, so it handles kitchens, entries, and family rooms easily. Concrete slabs, including basements, must be moisture-tested and prepared according to Armstrong's installation instructions. Armstrong's warranty is written for commercial use, so check coverage with us before buying for a home project.
Does Natural Creations need waxing or polishing?
No. Sweeping and damp mopping with a neutral cleaner keep it looking good. Polish is optional.
What warranty does Natural Creations with Diamond 10 have?
Natural Creations with Diamond 10 has a 30-year Armstrong commercial limited warranty when installed with Armstrong adhesive, or 20 years with other adhesives. The warranty covers commercial installations. If a manufacturer's defect comes up, Floor City files the claim with Armstrong on your behalf.
What's the difference between Natural Creations Classics and Natural Creations with Diamond 10?
The main difference is the surface coating. Natural Creations with Diamond 10 has Armstrong's cultured-diamond coating for stronger scratch, stain, and scuff resistance, and a 30-year commercial warranty with Armstrong adhesive. Natural Creations Classics is the earlier line without Diamond 10. Both are 3.2 mm luxury vinyl tile.
