LVT

Yes — you can cut off the click edges and glue the planks down in a herringbone pattern on concrete, BUT it only works if you treat the job like a proper glue‑down LVT installation and accept a few limitations. The concrete subfloor has to be perfectly flat, You have to use a high‑bond LVT adhesive. You have to cut the planks accurately so the herringbone pattern stays tight. Once the click is removed, the boards will behave like rigid PVC strips, and to glue-down is absolutely possible.

Cutting off the click edges is feasible with the right tools, but it’s time-consuming and every plank has to be cut accurately. * A solid plastic backing doesn’t absorb adhesive, so you’ll need a high-quality pressure-sensitive or hard-set adhesive specifically approved for LVT. Not every glue will bond well to the back of click LVT. * Since you’re creating a herringbone pattern, you’ll also need to cut many planks to length and keep everything perfectly square. Small inaccuracies become very noticeable. * The concrete subfloor must be perfectly smooth, level, dry, and properly prepared. Any imperfections will show through the LVT. * Keep in mind that once you remove the click edges, you’ve voided the manufacturer’s installation method and likely any warranty.