Buying Guides · 10 min read
Invictus Maximus Alternative: The GF Match for Every Maximus Wood Design
Reviewed by our team, led by Adam Williams, Managing Director
Invictus Maximus and Invictus Maximus Click are the core Invictus ranges and we supply and fit both. If you have found a Maximus design you like but the price, the lead time or the plank size is not quite right, there is a GF alternative. This page shows the closest design from our own brand GF by Grosvenor Flooring for every one of the 69 Maximus wood designs on our site, matched on fitting, look and wear layer.
In this article
- Maximus and GF at a Glance
- Every Invictus Maximus Wood Design and Its Closest GF Match
- The GF Designs That Match Maximus Most Often
- Maximus Stone and Tile Designs
- How to Check a Match Before You Buy
- When Invictus Maximus Is the Right Answer
- See Invictus Maximus and GF Side by Side
- Frequently Asked Questions
Key Takeaways
Maximus and GF at a Glance
Maximus comes in two fittings and GF matches each one: glue-down planks bonded to the subfloor and rigid-core click boards that float over it.
For the full comparison, read our GF vs Invictus guide and our Invictus LVT review.
| Invictus Maximus | GF glue-down match | Maximus Click | GF click match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitting | Glue-down | Glue-down | Rigid-core click | Rigid-core click |
| Wear layer | 0.55mm | 0.55mm | 0.55mm | 0.5mm |
| Thickness | 2.5mm | 2mm or 2.5mm | 6mm | 5mm or 6.5mm |
| Residential warranty | 25 years | 25 years (GF by AW) or lifetime (GF Glue-Down) | 25 years | 25 years |
Every Invictus Maximus Wood Design and Its Closest GF Match
The tables list every Maximus wood design on our site in A to Z order with the single closest GF design, split by fitting. Each match has the same fitting and the same plank, herringbone or chevron look.
Invictus Maximus (glue-down)
Invictus Maximus Click (click)
How close is each match? “Very close match” and “Similar look” mean both floors have been checked against photos. “Similar colour” means no GF design passed the photo check, so the table shows the GF design closest in colour with the same fitting and look. For those, order samples of two or three GF designs before you decide.
The GF Designs That Match Maximus Most Often
A handful of GF designs cover most of the Maximus wood range, so if you are choosing between several Maximus designs, these are the GF samples to order first:
Every GF design is also listed with its wear layer, thickness and plank size on the GF Flooring website, under GF by AW, Glue Down LVT and Click SPC.
Maximus Stone and Tile Designs
This page covers Maximus’s wood designs. For a Maximus stone or tile design, search for the design name in Floor Finder: choose “I have seen a floor I like” and type the name. It shows the closest GF tile with the same fitting, or tells you if nothing is close enough.
How to Check a Match Before You Buy
Colour and grain read differently on a screen than in a room, so order a free sample of the GF match and look at it on your own floor, in daylight and under your own lighting. To see it next to the Maximus design itself, visit our Altrincham showroom, where both are on display.
When Invictus Maximus Is the Right Answer
Sometimes Maximus itself is the right choice: you have your heart set on one particular Maximus design or your project specification names Invictus. We supply and fit the full Maximus and Maximus Click ranges too, so you can compare both and choose. Our Invictus alternative guide covers the GF match for every Invictus range.
See Invictus Maximus and GF Side by Side
Visit our 24/7 Altrincham Smart Showroom, where the Invictus ranges are on display and you can compare them with GF in person. Request a door code online and visit at any hour with no appointment. Our where to buy Invictus in Altrincham guide covers the local detail.
Who leads our guides
Managing Director, Grosvenor Flooring
Adam Williams is Managing Director of Grosvenor Flooring in Altrincham. He sets the standards our guides are written to and guides the team that reviews them, so the advice matches the floors we supply, the manufacturers' specifications and the way the fitters we work with install them.
More about Adam →Floor Finder
Not sure which floor to choose?
Answer a few quick questions about your room, who uses it and the look you like. Floor Finder picks the designs that suit you best, with prices per m² and a rough cost for your room.
Start Floor FinderFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best alternative to Invictus Maximus?
For glue-down Maximus, GF by Associated Weavers or GF Glue-Down LVT, both with the same 0.55mm wear layer. For Maximus Click, GF Click SPC. Every Maximus wood design has a closest GF match in the tables on this page.
What is a cheaper alternative to Invictus Maximus Highland Oak Roasted?
Our closest GF match is GF Glue-Down Langdale Heritage Oak (similar look), a glue-down plank with the same 0.55mm wear layer as Maximus. Order a free GF sample to check it at home, or compare it with Maximus in our Altrincham showroom.
What is the GF alternative to Invictus Maximus Highland Oak Classic?
Our closest GF match is GF by AW Skye Oak (similar look), a glue-down plank with the same 0.55mm wear layer as Maximus. Order a free GF sample to check it at home, or compare it with Maximus in our Altrincham showroom.
What is the GF alternative to Invictus Maximus New England Oak Parquet Sand?
Our closest GF match is GF Glue-Down Grasmere Oak Herringbone (similar look), a glue-down herringbone with the same 0.55mm wear layer as Maximus. Order a free GF sample to check it at home, or compare it with Maximus in our Altrincham showroom.
What is the GF alternative to Invictus Maximus French Oak Parquet Polar?
Our closest GF match is GF Glue-Down Borrowdale Grey Oak Herringbone (similar look), a glue-down herringbone with a 0.7mm wear layer, tougher than Maximus’s 0.55mm. Order a free GF sample to check it at home, or compare it with Maximus in our Altrincham showroom.
What is the GF alternative to Invictus Maximus Highland Oak Chocolate?
Our closest GF match is GF Glue-Down Buttermere Oak (similar look), a glue-down plank with the same 0.55mm wear layer as Maximus. Order a free GF sample to check it at home, or compare it with Maximus in our Altrincham showroom.
What is the GF alternative to Invictus Maximus French Oak Linen?
Our closest GF match is GF by AW Devonshire Oak (similar look), a glue-down plank with the same 0.55mm wear layer as Maximus. Order a free GF sample to check it at home, or compare it with Maximus in our Altrincham showroom.
What is the GF alternative to Invictus Maximus Click?
GF Click SPC, a rigid-core click floor with a built-in underlay and a 0.5mm wear layer. Each Maximus Click design is matched to a GF click design in the second table above.
Is GF waterproof?
Yes. GF LVT and GF Click SPC are 100% waterproof and suit kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.
Can I still buy Invictus Maximus from Grosvenor Flooring?
Yes. We supply and fit the full Invictus Maximus and Maximus Click ranges as well as GF, so you can compare the two and choose.
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