What dropped in May 2026
Novalis published a first wave of four product‑specific EPDs, all current and valid into 2031, for the categories architects actually specify:
- LVT (glue‑down) for heavy commercial use cases.
- Loose‑lay LVT for speed of install in refreshes and occupied spaces.
- SPC click rigid core for waterproof performance and acoustic targets.
- WPC click rigid core for comfort underfoot in residential and light commercial. The declarations are third‑party verified and published through a recognized program operator. If the developer-of-record is listed on the PDFs, specifiers will see that at download time.
Why this matters in specs now
For many public and private projects, a product‑specific EPD is the difference between clean carbon accounting and punitive default factors. When your product shows up with a verified EPD, project teams avoid uplifts in their embodied‑carbon model and are less likely to swap you out late in design. That keeps Novalis in the running on LEED v5‑oriented jobs and performance‑contract work where material transparency is table‑stakes.
Who Novalis competes with on EPD coverage
Two of the closest comparables in resilient flooring already show broad EPD coverage:
- Tarkett has multiple LVT EPDs published in the International EPD System for glue‑down and click formats across regions, easily discoverable in the operator’s library (EPD International, 2024–2025). (EPD International, 2024–2025)
- Interface confirms product‑specific LVT EPDs with UL Solutions as program operator, and flags EPD contribution pathways on product pages for the 4.5 mm platform (UL/Interface, 2021; Interface product pages, 2025). (UL/Interface, 2021) Shaw Contract also lists current resilient EPDs, including LVT and rigid platforms, on its transparency hubs and product documentation (Shaw Contract, 2024–2026). (Shaw Contract, 2026)
Competitive takeaway
Novalis isn’t trying to win a beauty contest. They’re closing a documentation gap that kept otherwise spec‑worthy lines off shortlists. With LVT, SPC and WPC now covered by first‑ever EPDs, Novalis meets the same transparency bar as established leaders and can compete on performance, aesthetic and lead time without the “no EPD, no bid” penalty. On categories where competitors still lack product‑specific coverage for certain constructions or regions, these new declarations become an edge in procurement screens.
Company context that makes this timely
Novalis is a long‑standing resilient specialist supplying LVT and rigid core into residential and commercial channels worldwide. That scale means owners and GCs already know the lines. The new EPDs turn that familiarity into fewer RFI cycles and faster approvals because the carbon math is pre‑packaged for sustainability reviewers.
Where to find the documents
Novalis’ site has an Environmental Impact hub and broader transparency pages, but we did not yet see the May 2026 EPD PDFs live there at the time of writing. You can start here and check for updates: Environmental Impact and Material Transparency pages on novalisinnovativeflooring.com. Visibility matters for spec wins, so posting direct EPD PDF links on product pages and the sustainability hub should be a near‑term to‑do.
What to do next if you’re on the Novalis team
- Add the four new EPDs to product pages and to a single “EPD & HPD” resource page to cut hunting-time for A&D teams. One click beats a 20‑minute inbox search, every day.
- Feed operator links to your distribution partners so they can attach the right PDF to submittals immediately. Delay here quietly kills opportunities.
- If you want future declarations listed in the major directories within a day or two of issuance, ask us how to tighten that publication workflow. We’ve seen weeks of lag cost real projects, and it’s avoidable.
Small note for readers: if you need confirmation on operator names or scope language, pull the EPD PDF from the operator’s library listed above. Where numbers aren’t posted publicly yet, we won’t guess.
Bottom line
Novalis just moved from “nice product, missing paperwork” to “spec‑ready.” Four first‑ever EPDs covering LVT, SPC, and WPC bring them level with the flooring brands that already show up in shortlists. That changes the competitive math in favor of teams who value speed, clarity and less friction in approvals. It’s a win worth celebrating, and it’s only the start; getting the links live on the website will make it even easier to capitalize on the momentum.
Parenthetical sources above support competitor EPD coverage and program‑operator confirmations where relevant and public. If a figure wasn’t verifiable in public operator libraries, you’ll see we didn’t invent it—better to be precise than poetic; even if that sounds a bit dull.
