What is SPC flooring?
SPC flooring (Rigid Core Flooring) stands for Stone Plastic Composite. The main component is lime stone (calcium carbonate)+ PVC Powder + Stabilizer. SPC is a composite material that does not contain any wood. It is waterproof, rigid and stable. SPC products are commonly referred to enhanced vinyl plank, luxury vinyl flooring or 100% waterproof flooring.
There is little doubt that Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring is emerging as one of the most popular flooring categories today.
Advantages:
| Density |
| Products |
KG/CBM |
| RCB |
≥2000 |
| PVC |
1800 |
| WPC |
≥900 |
| Expansion and contraction ratio |
| Product |
Percentage |
| SPC |
≤0.08 |
| PVC |
≤0.16 |
Is SPC better than Laminate?
The biggest advantage of SPC is that it's waterproof and appropriate for areas where laminate shouldn't be used-- bathroom, for example. In addition, the wear layer of SPC offers more cushion and absorbs sound to make a quiter floor.
How SPC is different from LVT ?
The biggest difference between SPC and LVT is that SPC is waterproof. It can also be laid over most subfloors with little preparation. Unlike traditional vinyl floor that will highlight any unevebbess present in the subfloor. The rigid core of SPC flooring allows for longer and wider format options so you don't have to worry when installing over cracks or divots in subfloors.
Comparison
| Testament type |
LVT |
WPC |
SPC |
| Flexibility |
Ok |
Not good |
Not good |
| Hardness |
Not good |
Ok |
Ok |
| Stability |
Ok |
Not good |
Excellent |
| Expansion |
≥10mm |
≥10mm |
≥5mm |
| Scratch resistance |
Ok |
Ok |
Excellent |
| Stain resistance |
Ok |
Ok |
Ok |
| Fireproof |
Ok(B1) |
Ok(B1) |
Ok(B1) |
| Waterproof |
Ok |
Ok |
ok |
| Board thickness |
3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm,4.5mm,5.0mm 5.5mm or customized |
| Wear layer thickness |
0.3mm, 0.5mm as regular |
| Surface Texture |
Veneer (Hard/Softwood) grain, marble,stone,leather,carpet,rug.crystal,3D |
| Finish |
UV (Matt, Semi-Matt) |
| Installation |
Click system, Loose lay, Dry back/Glue down |
| Lead time |
1 Month |
| Dimension |
Inch |
mm |
| (Or Customized) |
6" * 36" |
152*914.4 |
| |
7" * 36" |
152*914.4 |
| 8" * 36" |
152*914.4 |
| 6" * 48" |
152*1219 |
| 7" * 48" |
178*1219 |
| 8" * 48" |
203*1219 |
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