Author: Daragh Giannasi | Published: 2 May 2026
If you've started researching luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring for your Peterborough or Cambridgeshire home, you've almost certainly come across Amtico — one of the most respected British flooring brands in the industry. Amtico's two flagship residential ranges, Amtico Signature and Amtico Spacia, are both exceptional products, but they serve different needs, different budgets, and different design ambitions. Choosing between them without expert guidance can feel overwhelming.
At Cambridgeshire Carpets, we've fitted both Amtico Signature and Amtico Spacia in homes across Peterborough, Stamford (PE9), Huntingdon (PE29), Whittlesey (PE7), Yaxley (PE7), March (PE15), Ely (CB7), Wisbech (PE13) and the wider Cambridgeshire area. We know these products inside out — not just from the manufacturer's brochure, but from years of real-world installation experience. This guide gives you an honest, professional comparison so you can make the right decision for your home.
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Amtico is a British luxury vinyl tile brand made in Birmingham, with over 60 years of heritage in premium flooring. It is widely considered one of the finest LVT products available in the UK, trusted by interior designers, architects, and discerning homeowners who refuse to compromise on quality. Amtico floors are 100% waterproof, extremely durable, and available in an extraordinary range of wood, stone, and abstract designs.
Unlike generic vinyl flooring, Amtico uses a multi-layer construction with a highly detailed photographic print layer that genuinely replicates the look of natural materials. The result is a floor that is visually indistinguishable from real wood or stone — but without the maintenance, vulnerability to moisture, or installation complexity. You can see the full Amtico range at our Amtico brand page, or visit us at 191 Lincoln Road, Peterborough for a hands-on sample viewing.
Amtico's two main residential collections are Amtico Signature (their premium tier) and Amtico Spacia (their mid-range tier). Both are outstanding floors — but they are not the same product, and the difference matters when you're investing in a floor that should last 20 years or more.
Amtico Signature is Amtico's flagship residential collection and, by many measures, represents the pinnacle of luxury vinyl tile design available in the UK. Here's what sets it apart:
Amtico Signature boasts the largest design library of any Amtico product — over 180 designs at the time of writing. The range includes an extraordinary breadth of wood effects (oak, walnut, birch, maple), stone effects (marble, slate, limestone, travertine), abstract effects (concrete, textile, geometric), and the brand's renowned Signature design inlay system. This inlay capability is perhaps the most compelling reason to choose Signature over Spacia: it allows our fitters to create completely bespoke floor patterns — border strips, geometric motifs, herringbone inserts — that elevate a floor from simply practical to genuinely architectural. If you want a hallway that makes a statement from the moment you walk through the door, Signature is the product to specify.
Amtico Signature features a 0.55mm wear layer — the same as Spacia — which means both products are rated for heavy residential and light commercial use. However, the overall construction quality and the depth of the print layer in Signature result in a more realistic, three-dimensional visual effect. When you examine both products side by side in natural light, the difference is immediately apparent: Signature simply looks more like real wood or stone.
Signature offers the widest variety of tile sizes and plank widths in the Amtico range. Wide planks (up to 915mm x 152mm), large stone-effect tiles (457mm x 457mm), and intricate parquet-style formats are all available. This gives you maximum flexibility to choose a format that genuinely suits your room's proportions and the design effect you're aiming for.
The design inlay system is exclusive to Amtico Signature. Our fitters can create:
These inlay options make Amtico Signature particularly popular for hallways, open-plan kitchen-diners, and high-specification sitting rooms in larger Peterborough homes and the period properties common across Stamford (PE9) and surrounding villages.
Amtico Signature is a premium product and is priced accordingly. Supply and fit costs in the Peterborough area typically range from £65–£90 per square metre, depending on the design chosen, subfloor preparation required, and room complexity. For accurate pricing on your specific project, see our flooring prices page or request a free home visit.
Amtico Spacia is often described as a more accessible entry point into the Amtico brand — but that description undersells it. Spacia is an excellent LVT floor in its own right, and for many Cambridgeshire homeowners it represents the perfect balance between quality, design, and value.
Spacia offers around 80 designs — still a generous library, covering a broad range of wood and stone effects in the most popular colourways. The key difference from Signature is that Spacia focuses on the core bestselling designs rather than Amtico's full catalogue. If you want a classic medium oak plank, a warm stone tile effect, or a contemporary light grey wood design, the chances are excellent that Spacia has exactly what you're looking for. If you want something more bespoke or unusual, Signature may serve you better.
Amtico Spacia uses the same 0.55mm wear layer as Signature, so it carries the same durability credentials. Both products are 100% waterproof, completely impervious to pet accidents, spills, and humidity, and both carry Amtico's 15-year residential warranty. In terms of day-to-day performance and longevity, Spacia is every bit as capable as Signature.
Spacia's format range is more focused than Signature's, with planks typically available in 915mm x 152mm and 915mm x 76mm sizes, plus standard stone tiles. You won't get the very large format tiles or the most unusual proportions available in Signature, but for most residential applications the Spacia format range is more than adequate.
Amtico Spacia does not support the full design inlay system available with Signature. You can still create interesting floor layouts — herringbone patterns and directional changes are achievable — but the complete bespoke inlay capability is exclusive to the Signature range.
Amtico Spacia supply and fit in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire typically ranges from £50–£70 per square metre, making it meaningfully more affordable than Signature for larger rooms or whole-house projects. For homeowners fitting LVT across multiple rooms in a new build in Yaxley (PE7) or a renovation in Whittlesey (PE7), the cost difference can be significant.
Here is a side-by-side summary of the key differences between the two ranges:
Design options: Signature — 180+ designs; Spacia — 80 designs
Wear layer: Both 0.55mm
Bespoke inlay: Signature — yes; Spacia — no
Waterproof: Both 100% waterproof
Residential warranty: Both 15 years
Format variety: Signature — very wide (large tiles, wide planks, parquet); Spacia — standard range
Typical supply & fit cost: Signature — £65–£90/m²; Spacia — £50–£70/m²
Best for: Signature — high-specification, bespoke, design-led projects; Spacia — quality LVT across most residential applications
Amtico Signature is the product we recommend for rooms where design impact and longevity of the aesthetic are the primary considerations. Specifically:
A hallway is the first impression your home makes. Amtico Signature's inlay system allows us to create bespoke border designs and feature strips that give a hallway genuine architectural character. This is particularly popular in larger detached homes in Peterborough's PE3 and PE4 suburbs, and in the stone and Georgian townhouses of Stamford.
Open-plan living is the dominant interior trend across Cambridgeshire new builds and extensions. A single LVT floor running from kitchen island to seating area needs both to look exceptional and to perform under foot traffic, spillage, and chair legs. Amtico Signature in a wide plank oak or a sophisticated stone effect is one of our most popular specifications for this application — it handles everything, beautifully.
Where a homeowner wants a floor to complement a high-specification interior — bespoke cabinetry, premium lighting, quality soft furnishings — Amtico Signature delivers the design depth to match.
Amtico Spacia is ideally suited to rooms where quality and practicality are the primary drivers, and where the budget is being spread across multiple spaces:
Spacia's waterproof construction and durable wear layer make it superb for kitchens, utility rooms, and boot rooms — spaces that need performance above all else. Its more affordable price point means you can invest confidently in a quality LVT without over-specifying for a space that prioritises function.
Our LVT fitting service covers bathroom and wet room installations across Peterborough. Amtico Spacia's full waterproofing makes it one of the best choices for these spaces. If you need specialist wet room installation, we also offer a vinyl flooring service that covers both sheet vinyl and LVT options.
For customers fitting LVT across an entire new build property — covering hallways, living areas, kitchen and bathrooms in a single project — Amtico Spacia offers the quality and design choice you'd expect from a premium brand, at a price point that makes sense across 80–120+ square metres of floor space. We work regularly with homeowners in Peterborough new build areas such as Hampton (PE7), Stanground, Orton, Wootton, and across the surrounding PE postcodes. See our areas we cover for full coverage details.
Amtico sits at the premium end of the LVT market alongside Karndean — another brand we supply and fit across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. The key differences are that Amtico is British-manufactured and offers the unique inlay design system, while Karndean (discussed in our guide to Karndean Da Vinci vs Knight Tile) carries a lifetime residential warranty and tends to be very slightly more accessible in price for its premium ranges.
If you're looking for a high-quality mid-range LVT, Moduleo is an excellent Belgian-manufactured alternative that delivers premium visual quality at a price point between Spacia and Karndean Knight Tile. We're happy to discuss all three brands and help you choose based on your specific project.
You can compare all the brands we supply and fit at our flooring brands page.
Amtico flooring is a considered investment — not the cheapest option on the market, but one of the best-value premium floors you can buy when you factor in its lifespan, warranty, and the way it ages. Here's a realistic breakdown for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire homeowners:
Amtico Spacia supply and fit: £50–£70 per m² (including standard subfloor preparation and professional fitting)
Amtico Signature supply and fit: £65–£90 per m² (including standard subfloor preparation and professional fitting)
Underlay (if required): £5–£10 per m²
Bespoke inlay design (Signature only): Variable depending on complexity — typically from £15–£40 per m² additional
Subfloor condition is the most variable cost factor. Properties across Cambridgeshire's older housing stock — Victorian and Edwardian terraces in central Peterborough (PE1, PE2), older properties in March (PE15) and Wisbech (PE13) — may require levelling compound, old adhesive removal, or other preparation work before LVT can be installed. Our process page explains exactly how we approach subfloor assessment and preparation on every project.
For a full, no-obligation quote on Amtico flooring supply and fit anywhere in Peterborough (PE1–PE8) or across Cambridgeshire, contact us on 07345 995206 or via our online contact form. We offer free home visits with samples — so you can see both Amtico Spacia and Amtico Signature in your own home before committing.
If you're looking for a quick answer to take away from this article, here it is:
Choose Amtico Signature if: you want the widest design choice, bespoke inlay patterns, a floor that doubles as an interior design feature, and you're specifying for a hallway, open-plan space, or a room where aesthetics are paramount.
Choose Amtico Spacia if: you want the quality and reliability of the Amtico brand in a practical, beautiful floor that covers most residential applications excellently — at a more accessible price point, particularly across multiple rooms.
Both products represent the very best of British LVT manufacturing. Both will last decades with minimal maintenance. And both are available from Cambridgeshire Carpets, your local LVT flooring specialists in Peterborough. See everything we offer across all our flooring services.
We are Peterborough's dedicated Amtico supply and fit specialists. Here's what you get when you work with us:
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Amtico Signature is the premium product in the Amtico range, offering a wider design library, bespoke inlay options, and a greater variety of tile and plank formats. Amtico Spacia is the mid-range product — still an excellent LVT with the same 0.55mm wear layer and 15-year warranty, but with a more focused design range and no inlay capability. Which is 'better' depends on your project: Signature for high-specification, design-led spaces; Spacia for excellent quality across most practical residential applications.
Yes — both Amtico Signature and Amtico Spacia are 100% waterproof and are excellent choices for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, and boot rooms. Unlike laminate or engineered wood, Amtico LVT is entirely unaffected by moisture, making it one of the most practical floor choices for wet areas in any Peterborough or Cambridgeshire home.
Both Amtico Signature and Spacia carry a 15-year warranty against heavy residential wear, but in practice these floors routinely last 20–30 years with proper care. The key factors affecting longevity are correct subfloor preparation at installation, using recommended cleaning products, and fitting appropriate furniture pads to protect against point-load scratches. Our team will brief you on all aftercare requirements when we complete your installation.
Amtico Spacia supply and fit in the Peterborough area typically costs £50–£70 per square metre, while Amtico Signature runs from £65–£90 per square metre, both inclusive of standard subfloor preparation and professional fitting. Costs vary depending on room size, subfloor condition, and the specific design chosen. We provide fully itemised, no-obligation quotes — call us on 07345 995206 for a free home visit.
Both Amtico and Karndean are UK premium LVT brands with comparable quality levels. The main differences are that Amtico is British-manufactured in Birmingham and offers the unique bespoke inlay design system (Signature), while Karndean offers a lifetime residential warranty on its premium ranges. Both brands use a 0.55mm wear layer on their top products. The right choice often comes down to design preference — Amtico tends to have a broader range of abstract and bespoke designs, while Karndean excels in highly realistic wood and stone effects. We supply and fit both brands and are happy to show you samples of each side by side.
Whether you're drawn to the bespoke design capability of Amtico Signature or the outstanding value of Amtico Spacia, Cambridgeshire Carpets can supply and fit both ranges across Peterborough and the wider Cambridgeshire area. We offer free home visits with a full sample selection, expert advice from experienced fitters, and fully transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
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