Philadelphia Commercial Symbiotic 30 Luxury Vinyl Plank 6x48" – 5M304

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Philadelphia Commercial Symbiotic 30 6x48 Maximum Wear Wood Look Commercial Luxury Vinyl Plank

Symbiotic 30 from Philadelphia Commercial (style #5M304) is the toughest member of the USA-made Symbiotic family, a 6x48 direct glue commercial luxury vinyl plank topped by a 30 mil wear layer. It is built for the most heavily used commercial spaces, where carts, crowds and constant cleaning wear floors fast. Symbiotic 30 keeps the same 22 colors as the 12 and 20 mil versions and, like them, is designed as a companion to carpet tile. Its construction is listed as performance luxury vinyl tile, finished with ExoGuard+® to help the surface stay clean-looking.

Best for: Hospital corridors, airport and transit concourses, big-box retail, university common areas, cafeterias and main office circulation spines.

Colors

• Grain 00116: a light, even greige with a clean look.
• Greige Faviken 00170: a deep greige with a cool, smoky depth.
• Sandstone 00173: a pale warm sand that brightens big floors.
• Flaxen 00216: a gentle mid taupe with soft warmth.
• Reed 00256: a golden brown with honeyed highlights.
• Everest 00559: a light cool gray for crisp interiors.
• Carbon 00564: a dark warm gray-brown, tough-looking and calm.
• Sparrow 00568: a mid brown-taupe that conceals daily dust.
• Beachwood 00572: a mid gray driftwood with a faint rosy cast.
• Malt 00684: a warm, medium chestnut brown.
• Heath 00740: a dark brown with a subtle wine undertone.
• Terra 00769: a mid-dark walnut with warmth.
• Batik 00774: a deep coffee brown.
• Plateau 00775: a light warm taupe.
• Cinders 05012: a soft mid gray with balance.
• Shoreline 05013: a pale sandy greige for airy rooms.
• Pitch 05016: a deep near-black charcoal.
• Thicket 05019: a mid-dark brown with a slight blush.
• Cloves 07003: a warm mid cinnamon brown.
• Bronzite 07004: a dark mineral gray-brown.
• Corten 07007: a smoky brown with a faint rust tint.
• Sweetgum 07008: a rich dark brown in a classic wood tone.

Why Choose Symbiotic 30

• 30 mil wear layer, the heaviest in the Symbiotic line
• Made in the USA
• Direct glue performance LVT built for heavy traffic
• Designed to coordinate with carpet tile
• 22 colors shared across Symbiotic 12, 20 and 30

Installation Methods

Symbiotic 30 is installed with the direct glue method. The planks are bonded across their full surface to a flat, sound substrate, which keeps them locked in place under pallet jacks, beds, food carts and floor scrubbers. In very busy spaces, glue-down LVT is also easier to maintain because worn or damaged planks can be swapped individually. Consult the Philadelphia Commercial installation guide for moisture testing, adhesive choice and subfloor flatness requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the heaviest-duty Symbiotic plank? Symbiotic 30 is the top of the line, with a 30 mil wear layer that Philadelphia Commercial positions for heavy traffic applications such as hospitals, retail and busy corridors.

Do Symbiotic 30 colors match Symbiotic 12 and 20? Yes. Symbiotic 30 uses the same 22 color names and 6x48 size as Symbiotic 12 and Symbiotic 20, so you can put the 30 mil plank only in the busiest areas.

Is Symbiotic 30 made in the USA? Yes. Philadelphia Commercial lists Symbiotic 30 as made in the USA.

Is a 30 mil wear layer worth it? A thicker wear layer like Symbiotic 30's 30 mil gives more protection against foot traffic and rolling loads, which is worthwhile in corridors, retail aisles and healthcare spaces that see constant use.

Product Specs

• Style: Symbiotic 30 #5M304
• Brand: Philadelphia Commercial (Shaw Industries)
• Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
• Plank Size: 5.96" x 48"
• Look: Wood
• Construction: Performance Luxury Vinyl Tile
• Wear Layer: 30 mil
• Finish: ExoGuard+®
• Colors: 22
• Installation Methods: Direct Glue
• Made In: USA
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View warranty

Specifier Tips

Reserve Symbiotic 30 for the hardest-working paths, such as main corridors, nurse stations and checkout zones, and use Symbiotic 12 or 20 in the same color for side rooms to manage cost. Mid tones such as Sparrow, Cinders or Bronzite hide scuffs and dust best between cleanings. Where the vinyl meets carpet tile, use a low transition and align seams with wall lines for a tidy finish.

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