All you need to know about SPC Applications

All you need to know about SPC Applications

All you need to know about SPC Applications

Since vinyl floor first appearance in the 1970s, the popularity of vinyl flooring in the market has continued to rise. As a vinyl floor, the SPC floor is an ideal choice with an almost indestructible structure. SPC flooring reproduces wood and marble surfaces without giving up their original aesthetics.

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of choosing SPC flooring and SPC applications.

Introducing SPC Flooring

SPC is the short name of “Stone Polymer / Plastic Composite.” SPC comprises limestone, PVC powder, and stabilizers. The compactness of an SPC floor is much higher than a flexible LVT floor. 

SPC floors are also known for their safety. SPC floors do not use solvents or adhesives that could release harmful volatile compounds into the air. The formaldehyde content of the SPC floor is far lower than the legal standard.

SPC is generally composed of 4 layers:

l Wear Layer: Wear layers use clear coatings. The coating will enhance your floor lifespan, preventing deterioration. The degree of protection depends on the floor thickness. Wear layer floors’ standard thickness ranges from 0.3 to 0.7.

l Printed Film: This peculiar layer has a realistic 3D visual effect. “Printed Film” are designed to resemble stone, ceramic, or wood in appearance.

l Rigid Core: The SPC flooring contains a solid and waterproof core. The core is made from a compound of mineral and vinyl powders. This core is ultra-dense without the use of foaming agents.

l Backing Layer: Otherwise known as the flooring’s backbone. The “Backing Layer” provides your planks with added sound installation and natural resistance to mold.

Benefits of SPC Flooring

Flooring material balances style, functionality, and value for money. SPC Flooring brings many benefits to the customers. Here below, we have listed some of the top advantages of this flooring solution over the competition.

1. Waterproof: SPC floor is completely waterproof. Due to the rigid PVC core layer, the SPC floor can withstand liquids and spills.

2. Comfort: SPC floor has a softer surface than stone. This type of floor is more comfortable underfoot and sound-reducing.

3. Environmentally: SPC flooring raw materials can be recycled without releasing pollutants into the indoor environment.

4. Low budget: SPC vinyl flooring is less expensive than luxury flooring solutions such as marble and wood.

5. Suitable for uneven substrates: The durable hardcore is designed to be installed on any existing hard surface, including tiles.

6. Ultra-durable: The SPC vinyl floor is the most durable vinyl floor option on the market. SPC flooring can last over 20 years, if it’s well maintained.

7. Zero maintenance: The surface of SPC vinyl floors does not absorb stains and is very easy to clean. SPC solutions are helpful to sanitize the ambiance.

8. No expansion/contraction: The rigid core does not expand or contract, even in the presence of moisture. Traditional wood, laminate, or LVT floating floors over time may change to their original shape.

9. Easy installation: SPC vinyl floors are floating and with an interlocking click system. This floor can be easily installed in two ways, either with glue or with a loose-lay floor. 

10. Sound absorbent: Due to the core density, the SPC core helps to absorb sound.  The sound absorption performance of SPC flooring can reach 15-18 dB.

11. Extra warmth: The rigid core can provide extra warmth, especially compared to cold ceramic tiles.

SPC Applications

The popularity of SPC applications is getting higher because of the design, cost, and function. The following list contains some of the common SPC applications.

l Sports system (indoor games courts, stadiums, gymnasiums, etc.)

l Office system (office, conference rooms, meeting rooms, etc.)

l Industrial system (warehouses, factories)

l Home system (living room, bathroom, kitchen, terrace, outdoor walkways, etc.)

l Medical facilities (laboratories, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.)

l Business facilities (banks, supermarkets, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, etc.)

l The educational system (school, tuition centers, kindergartens, etc.)

l Transportation system (airports, train stations, bus stations, etc.)

SPC flooring offers a wide range of selections on the pattern, design, functionality, and ways of installation. 

The thickness of the SPC floor

l Eco-cost solution (3.2mm-3.5mm)

l Classic solution (4.0mm, 0.3mm, or 0.5mm)

l Superior solution (4.5-5.0mm with IXPE underlay) 

Installation of SPC floor

l Glued down: SPC plank with the self-adhesive system are normally coated with pressure-sensitive glue.

l Loose lay: A loose lay fitting system requires an adhesive only for planks or tiles surrounding the room's perimeter.

l Click-lock: SPC floors with a click-lock fitting system are specially made to interlock the neighboring plank without glue or underlay.

The functionality of the SPC floor

l Non-slip safety SPC floor: Most SPC flooring consists of an anti-slip rating between R9 and R13. The higher number of R ratings, the better slip resistance.  

l Anti-static SPC floor: In general, the anti-static SPC floor is the most popular flooring trend in places prone to static electric discharge.

l Heavy-duty SPC floor: Heavy-duty SPC flooring normally can be found in sheet form. This type of SPC floor is thicker than normal sheet SPC. Heavy-duty SPC floors can absorb sudden impacts because of their tough and resilient texture.

How Boyu can help you

Boyu, established in 1998, has more than 20 years of experience in extrusion and professional technical support. We aim to provide the whole industry with a high-quality, innovative and efficient extrusion production line.

We provide three production lines for the SPC flooring line：SPC Conical Twin Screw Production line, SPC Parallel Twin Screw Production Line, and SPC Building Block Twin Screw Production Line.

We are looking forward to becoming your reliable partner in the industry of plastic floor. Contact us!