SPC Flooring

SPC Flooring
While there’s no “V” in the name, SPC flooring is a form of vinyl. Short for stone plastic composite, SPC is designed to identically replicate traditional flooring materials such as stone, ceramic or wood, while providing many more practical benefits. By using realistic photographic prints along with a clear vinyl top layer, SPC opens the door to a wide variety of design concepts.

SPC Flooring composition
SPC flooring generally comprises the following four layers:

• Wear layer – Playing a crucial role in the lifespan of the planks, this layer uses clear coatings such as aluminium oxide to keep the floor from rapidly wearing.
• Vinyl top layer – Certain premium types of SPC come manufactured with realistic, 3D visuals that can be installed to identically resemble stone, ceramic or wood.
• Rigid core – The core layer is where one gets the most bang for your buck. Here, a high density, yet stable waterproof centre, provides rigidity and stability to the plank.
• Backing layer – Otherwise known as the flooring’s backbone, this layer provides the planks with added sound installation, as well as being naturally resistant to mould and mildew.