SPC is a luxury vinyl flooring that has higher stability and durability than wooden flooring, but at a lower cost.

The 1934 Chicago World's Fair was the first appearance of vinyl flooring, which aroused great interest as soon as it appeared. But it was not until after World War II that the military's demand for oil began to decrease, and ethylene based panels began to appear in American kitchens, basements, and occasionally in living rooms. Although homeowners are satisfied with its durability and waterproofness, they are not satisfied with its appearance.

Later, SPC imitating hardwood, stone, and other natural materials began to emerge. They gradually became popular in Europe, Asia, and North America in the 1980s.

Manufacturers produce SPC flooring by mixing limestone powder, polyvinyl chloride, and stabilizers, with a thickness typically ranging from 2 millimeters to 4 millimeters. Due to the higher density of stone compared to wood, vinyl flooring SPC is very thin. Thanks to its stone powder, vinyl flooring SPC is very durable, with a typical warranty period of about 10 years.

Advantages and disadvantages of SPC for vinyl flooring

advantage

1. Easy to install: Generally speaking, SPC tiles come with adhesive at the bottom and do not require additional glue or nails. And it is very lightweight, even one person can install it themselves.

2. Durable: The surface of SPC flooring has a wear-resistant layer that can protect the pattern layer from scratches and prevent UV damage to the floor.

3. Comfort: SPC flooring is very comfortable to walk on, and can also provide some insulation and sound insulation effects.

4. Design selection: Its design imitates various types of hardwood and stone flooring, as well as retro style geometric patterns, and can be freely combined to decorate your own space as you wish.

shortcoming

1. Synthetic appearance: Despite the realistic design layer, the vinyl floor SPC is still not very natural. For geometric or stone patterns, it is relatively good, but for wood grain, it is more obvious and does not look completely like wooden flooring.

2. Fading: Despite the UV protective coating, vinyl flooring SPC is still an indoor flooring that will fade over time under direct sunlight.

3. Not scratch resistant: The wear-resistant layer has a certain degree of scratch resistance. But a large flow of people can still cause floor wear and tear.

4. Non repairable: Once the vinyl floor SPC loses its luster, it cannot be repaired. Of course, you can also choose to wax it in advance to extend its service life.