Choosing a new floor is never just about the brand. It’s about the range, the finish, and how it will actually live in your home. If you’ve been browsing Invictus flooring and want to know more before you buy, Invictus Maximus flooring is the best place to start. It’s the range most homeowners land on first, and once you know what sets it apart, it’s easy to see why.
What makes the Maximus range different
Within the wider Invictus collection, the premium end belongs to Invictus Maximus flooring. Every plank is built with a thicker wear layer than you’ll find on entry-level luxury vinyl flooring, which means it holds its looks for longer in busy homes. The surface texture is embossed to match the grain beneath it, so what you see is genuinely what you feel underfoot, not a flat print with a texture stamped on top for effect.
For anyone comparing Invictus Maximus LVT against other premium ranges, this attention to surface detail is usually the deciding factor. It simply looks and feels more like real wood than most vinyl at this price point.
Click or glue down: which suits your home
One of the most useful things about Invictus Maximus flooring is that it comes in both click and glue-down formats, so the installation method doesn’t have to dictate which design you choose.
Invictus Maximus click is the natural fit for most residential rooms. It’s a floating floor, which makes it a practical choice over most existing subfloors and a good option if you’d rather avoid adhesives. The glue-down version, meanwhile, tends to suit larger open-plan spaces or rooms with underfloor heating, where a fully bonded floor gives extra stability.
Whichever route you take, the finish and durability are identical. You’re choosing a fitting method, not compromising on quality.
Colourways built for real homes
The Maximus palette leans into natural, believable wood tones rather than anything too polished or artificial. Pale limed oaks sit alongside warmer honey and walnut shades, so there’s a colourway to suit both bright, modern spaces and cosier, more traditional rooms.
This reputation is what customers value most in Invictus Maximus flooring. Homeowners who want the character of real timber, but without the maintenance that solid wood demands, consistently choose this range over cheaper alternatives. It’s also part of why so many of our customers move on to explore the wider Invictus flooring range once they’ve seen Maximus in their own home.
Where it works best
That thicker wear layer makes Invictus Maximus flooring particularly well suited to hallways, kitchens and family living rooms, anywhere that sees daily footfall, pets, or the odd dropped saucepan. It’s equally at home in a quiet bedroom, where the realistic wood grain and warmth underfoot make it a genuinely comfortable choice.
If you like the idea of a patterned layout, it’s worth exploring the parquet options within the range too. We’ve covered that side of things in more depth in our guide to the Invictus parquet collection.
For more general advice on choosing between plank sizes and layouts, our guide on plank size and room proportions is a useful next read before you commit to a design.
You can browse the full range on our Invictus flooring category page, or order free samples before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The thicker wear layer and water-resistant construction make it a practical choice for kitchens, including areas near sinks and appliances.
Click flooring floats over the subfloor and doesn’t need adhesive, while glue-down is bonded in place. Both offer the same finish and durability; the choice comes down to your subfloor and the size of the room.
Yes, both the click and glue-down versions are compatible with underfloor heating, making the range a flexible choice for modern renovations.
Maximus sits at the premium end of the Invictus collection, with a thicker wear layer and more detailed embossing than entry-level ranges. Our comparison guide to Invictus and Karndean flooring may also help if you’re weighing up brands as well as ranges.
Explore our range online or speak with our team to find the perfect flooring solution for your home. Get in touch via email info@floorbay.co.uk or call us for a chat on 01625 876387.




