LG Hausys: Products and EPD coverage snapshot
LG Hausys, now operating as LX Hausys in most markets, plays in two big arenas for commercial specs in North America: decorative surfaces and resilient flooring. Countertops look strong on transparency. Flooring shows room to grow. If your team sells into LEED minded projects, that split can quietly decide who gets short‑listed and who gets swapped out late in the bid cycle.
Who they are today
LG Hausys rebranded to LX Hausys in 2021, but the portfolio most specifiers know stayed intact. In North America the focus is on two families. Decorative surfaces under the HI‑MACS solid surface and Viatera quartz brands. And HFLOR luxury vinyl tile and sheet options for commercial settings from healthcare to workplace to education (KBBFocus, 2021).
Expect dozens of countertop colors and finishes, plus hundreds of LVT SKUs across click, glue‑down and loose‑lay constructions. That breadth lets them chase premium design briefs and value‑engineered alternates without changing vendor.
The product map at a glance
Think of it as two playbooks. Surfaces cover reception desks, patient room casework, lab counters, higher‑ed food service, and hospitality bars. Flooring covers corridors that need rolling‑load durability, classrooms that need quiet, and back‑of‑house that needs easy maintenance. Different buyers, same brand halo.
Where EPDs exist today
LX Hausys has a published, program‑operator verified EPD for HI‑MACS and Viatera commercial countertops with a validity window from June 2, 2022 through June 2, 2027 (NSF Listings, 2025). You can use that document as a product‑specific Type III EPD when a project team is assembling its LEED materials submittal.
Likely gaps to watch
We could not locate brand‑specific, product‑specific EPDs for HFLOR LVT in North America as of November 21, 2025. If one exists, it is not easily discoverable in major public operator libraries. Category norms are moving fast. The Resilient Floor Covering Institute released updated industry‑wide EPDs for LVT in 2024, which many spec teams already recognize in schedules and takeoffs (RFCI, 2024). Several competitors also publish product‑specific EPDs for resilient platforms, such as Shaw Contract’s EcoWorx Resilient ranges in EPD International listings (EPD International, 2024).
Why that matters on LEED jobs
Under LEED v4.1, teams earn credit when they specify at least 20 permanently installed products with verified EPDs. Product‑specific Type III EPDs are valued as 1.5 products, which can tip a project from almost‑there to done (USGBC, 2025). When an LVT line lacks a clear, product‑specific EPD, estimators often choose an alternative that helps hit that 20‑product target without extra paperwork. You do not want to be the line item that makes the math harder.
A practical example
Countertops are covered. If a flagship HFLOR collection does not yet carry a product‑specific EPD, a school district or healthcare owner pursuing LEED will likely favor an LVT with a current EPD in hand. Brands frequently compared on these specs include Tarkett, Shaw Contract, Armstrong, Mannington, Mohawk and Interface. In quartz, Caesarstone has multiple active EPDs added in 2024 and 2025 that specifiers cite in submittals (EPD International, 2024; Caesarstone, 2025). That is the arena LG must win in, not just the design center.
Commercial upside of closing the gap
An LVT EPD does more than decorate a website. It removes friction in bid reviews, avoids defaulting to conservative generic factors, and keeps you in play when sustainability policies mandate EPDs. The effort to build one is finite. The number of projects that quietly pass you by without it can be, well, alot.
What good execution looks like
Pick the right PCR by checking what comparable LVT lines are using. Treat data collection like a factory Gemba walk, not a spreadsheet fire drill. Aim for a product‑specific Type III EPD so it counts as 1.5 products in LEED. Favor a program operator that your priority customers recognize in their spec language. The easiest wins come from a ruthlessly organized intake of utility, material and yield data so plant leaders are interrupted once, not five times.
Competitor set you’ll see on the same bid list
- LVT: Shaw Contract, Tarkett, Armstrong, Mannington, Mohawk, Interface. Many publish product‑specific or industry‑wide EPDs your customers already know (RFCI, 2024; EPD International, 2024).
- Countertops: Caesarstone, Cosentino Silestone, Cambria, Wilsonart Solid Surface, Corian. Several maintain current EPDs that specifiers reference in submittals (EPD International, 2024; Caesarstone, 2025).
Where to read their sustainability stance
LX Hausys posts multi‑year corporate sustainability and CSR reports that summarize targets, certifications and site‑level improvements. If you need a corporate‑level narrative to include in a bid book, start here: CSR Reports.
Bottom line for specability
LG Hausys, now LX Hausys, is multi‑category rather than pure play. Countertops have EPDs that work on LEED jobs today (NSF Listings, 2025). Flooring appears under‑documented relative to peers. Closing that LVT gap protects pricing power and keeps the brand from being swapped out late in the game when the credit chase gets real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LG Hausys, now LX Hausys, have a current EPD for its countertops?
Yes. NSF lists an EPD titled “HI‑MACS and Viatera Commercial Countertops” valid from 2022‑06‑02 to 2027‑06‑02, which can be used as a product‑specific Type III EPD in LEED submittals (NSF Listings, 2025).
Is there a brand‑specific EPD for HFLOR LVT in North America?
As of November 21, 2025, we could not find one in major public operator libraries. The category does have active 2024 industry‑wide EPDs published by RFCI, and several competitors publish product‑specific EPDs that specifiers already use (RFCI, 2024; EPD International, 2024).
How do EPDs influence LEED material credits for projects?
LEED v4.1 awards credit for using at least 20 products with verified EPDs. Product‑specific Type III EPDs count as 1.5 products, which helps teams reach the threshold faster (USGBC, 2025).
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
