Crescent Lock & Go Royalty Emperor is waterproof SPC luxury vinyl plank flooring designed for homes and light-commercial interiors. The Emperor color combines a wood-look plank appearance with rigid-core construction, a 12 mil wear layer and a factory-attached sound-mitigating pad for a durable, low-maintenance floor. The I4F drop-lock system installs as a floating floor, making Royalty a practical choice for remodels, new construction, kitchens, living areas, bedrooms, offices and other interior spaces.

Royalty Emperor uses a 7.2" × 48" plank format, and each carton covers 29.07 sq. ft. Review the product specifications and manufacturer documents below for exact jobsite, moisture, substrate, warranty and maintenance requirements.

Contractor Notes

• Acclimate for 24 hours in a climate-controlled area before installation.
• Over concrete, perform required moisture testing and install 6-mil polyethylene film as directed by the manufacturer.
• Approved substrates include properly prepared concrete, APA-rated plywood, OSB and approved existing hard-surface flooring.
• Do not install another sound-suppression pad over the factory-attached pad.
• Maintain required perimeter expansion space and follow the manufacturer’s moisture, substrate and maximum-run requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Crescent Royalty waterproof? Yes. Royalty is a waterproof rigid-core SPC luxury vinyl plank intended for interior flooring applications.
• Can Royalty flooring be installed over concrete? Yes, when the concrete is properly prepared and meets the manufacturer’s moisture requirements. The installation instructions call for a 6-mil polyethylene moisture barrier over concrete.
• Does Royalty flooring need additional underlayment? No. Royalty includes a factory-attached sound-mitigating pad. Do not install an additional sound-suppression pad underneath it.
• How much Royalty flooring should I order? Each carton covers 29.07 sq. ft. A 10% waste allowance is a common starting point, although room shape, plank direction and installation layout can require more. Use the flooring calculator above for an estimate.
• What warranty does Royalty flooring include? The Royalty Collection carries a lifetime residential warranty and a 10-year light-commercial warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s warranty terms and installation requirements.

Documents & Resources

• Manufacturer / Collection Page
• Technical / Specification Sheet
• Installation Guide
• Warranty
• Care & Maintenance
• Doug Ashy Flooring Buying Guide