Philadelphia Commercial Alba Reserve 8 Luxury Vinyl Plank 7x48" – 5M327

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Philadelphia Commercial Alba Reserve 8 7x48 Oak-Look Commercial Luxury Vinyl Plank

Made by Philadelphia Commercial, Alba Reserve 8 (style #5M327) is an oak- and pecan-look commercial luxury vinyl plank, 7" x 48" and glued down, with a few stone-inspired neutral shades in the mix; it is built as heavy commercial luxury vinyl for demanding everyday use. It is the value-minded entry point to the Alba Reserve family: the same 13 colors found in Alba Reserve 12, Alba Reserve 20, the loose lay LL and the SPC rigid core plank, in a direct glue plank aimed at budget-conscious offices, schools and apartment common areas. That lets an owner spend more on the busiest zones and use Alba Reserve 8 elsewhere without a visible change in the floor.

Best for: Faculty offices and classrooms, apartment hallways and amenity rooms, small professional offices, back-of-house retail and church fellowship halls.

Colors

• Shadow 00520: stone-inspired greige that pairs with gray furniture systems.
• Texas Bur 00825: deep russet wood, the reddest tone available.
• Sand Dune 01169: a fresh light beige that lifts dim classrooms.
• Ohlone Oak 02027: mid-tone natural oak with golden warmth.
• Willow Oak 02028: a calm mushroom-taupe wood.
• South Bay 02029: pale stone-beige, nearly as light as Sand Dune but cooler.
• Blue Ridge 05100: a soft grayish brown that reads more neutral than blue.
• Honeycomb 06040: warm, saturated honey-gold oak.
• Aged Barrel Oak 07099: a near-espresso brown for a dramatic contrast.
• Seneca Oak 07100: dark umber oak that shares Aged Barrel Oak's depth.
• Walnut Hill 07192: a moderate brown with a slightly gray, khaki cast.
• Mesa Oak 07194: light tawny oak with a cheerful feel.
• Native Pecan 07195: a grounded medium-dark nut brown.

Shadow, South Bay and Blue Ridge supply the stone-leaning neutrals; the rest are true wood tones from blond to near-black brown. Request free samples of the shades you are considering.

Why Choose Alba Reserve 8 7x48

• Value-minded member of the Alba Reserve family
• Heavy commercial luxury vinyl construction for everyday commercial use
• Direct glue installation that stays put under desks and chairs
• 13 colors shared with every other Alba Reserve format
• Generous 7-inch plank width

Installation Methods

Alba Reserve 8 is approved for direct glue. The installer spreads adhesive over the entire prepared subfloor, lays the planks into it and rolls them, so the finished floor is fully bonded and does not shift when chairs roll or furniture is moved. Direct glue is the norm in classrooms and offices where the floor will stay in place for years. Plan time for moisture testing of slabs and for patching or leveling, following the Alba Reserve 8 spec sheet and Shaw's installation instructions for adhesive choice and trowel notch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba Reserve 8 a budget-friendly commercial LVP? Alba Reserve 8 is the value-minded option in the Alba Reserve line, giving offices, schools and multifamily buildings the same 13 wood colors as the higher-numbered versions in a direct glue plank.

Can I mix Alba Reserve 8 and Alba Reserve 20 on one project? Yes. Because Alba Reserve 20 and Alba Reserve 8 share plank size and color names, many projects put Alba Reserve 20 in high-traffic corridors and Alba Reserve 8 in offices.

Is Alba Reserve 8 good for classrooms? Alba Reserve 8 is a heavy commercial luxury vinyl plank installed by direct glue, which suits classrooms where desks and chairs move all day, and vinyl is easy to clean after spills.

What size are Alba Reserve 8 planks? Alba Reserve 8 planks are 7" x 48", a little wider than the common 6x48 commercial plank.

Product Specs

• Style: Alba Reserve 8 #5M327
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
• Plank Size: 7" x 48"
• Look: Oak and pecan wood with stone-inspired neutrals
• Construction: Heavy Commercial Luxury Vinyl
• Colors: 13
• Installation Methods: Direct Glue
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet

Specifier Tips

In schools, use Alba Reserve 8 in classrooms and offices in a light shade like Mesa Oak, and border with Aged Barrel Oak to mark teacher zones or reading corners. In apartment buildings, Walnut Hill or Blue Ridge are forgiving in hallways that see luggage and moving dollies. When matching to carpet tile, choose a mid tone such as Ohlone Oak so the transition is not too stark.

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