What is SPC Flooring?

SPC Flooring (Rigid Core LVP) is the latest upgrade and improvement of traditional Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT), which is so popular in USA nowadays. The main contents of SPC are natural Lime Stone powder, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC Resin) and Stabilizer which combined by a certain ratio to provide us with a very stable composite material. SPC flooring is designed to exceed. It is made up of 6 layers which includes the solid vinyl core with click, decor printing film with excellent design, wear layer with super strong vinyl, and of course the UV protective layer.

SPC flooring is the newest generation of rigid core luxury vinyl flooring with a floating system & using click & lock joint, can be easily installed on different type of floor base. With advanced printing and texturing technologies, the new flooring is the best-looking, best-performing sheet vinyl floor in the market, which is now known as SPC flooring, Rigid Vinyl flooring. The SPC Rigid flooring is the next evolution in sheet vinyl flooring. Each product of SPC flooring provides a broad range of natural designs, from realistic wood grains to elegant stones and rustic slates - choose the one that suits your lifestyle and your home.

Key Advantages:

Water-proof & Fire-retardant
100% absolutely water-proof, can be installed in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements.
Fire-retardant, the flame on SPC flooring will be automatic out in 5 seconds and won't produce toxic or harmful gases.
Health, Safety & Environmental
Safe & Sustainable, Say goodbye to formaldehyde, Anti-mildew and Anti-bacterial. Our products have passed the tests from more than 179 different types of hazardous materials and other chemicals;
Heat-and-cold Resistance
No curling even in higher/lower temperature environment. SPC flooring can bear the temperature difference from -75°C to 80°C. The dimensional stability is brilliant.
High Strength
High density Rigid core material, much stronger than regular LVT & strengthened click system.
Of course, SPC is also Anti-abrasion and Anti-slipping.
Incredibly Stable Quality Extremely stable, few expansion and shrinking (0.06%), this is the biggest advantage compared with regular LVT, WPC or laminate flooring. With the new upgraded formula, SPC flooring is more Rigid and stable, which enables it can be installed everywhere even suitable for under floor heating.
Superior indentation resistance.
Glue free, easy installation with click & locking system.
Super construction - Engineered for durability & designed for fashion
Attached XPE/EVA/CORK underlayment - provides acoustical benefits, comfort underfoot & will not support mold or mildew.

SPC FLOORING INSTALLATION

The installation of SPC Flooring is a relatively simple DIY project that you can do yourself. To start off, ensure the subfloors are complete level and smooth. Fill any small dents and sand down protruding parts of the surface if necessary. The boards are cut in a way that each subsequent piece will have grooves that click into one another. This means the entire floor will not need an adhesive or nails to stay in place, giving you a no mess, no fuss experience.

PREPARATIONS

Concrete (or Wooden) subfloor must be clean, dry and structurally sound.
The installation of the SPC flooring requires a higher level of flatness of the subfloor. It is advisable to do self-leveling cement job before installing the SPC flooring for uneven subfloor. Concrete (or Wooden) subfloors should be flat and leveled with a tolerance level of 1.0 mm only per 3.3 meters radius.
Concrete subfloor must be fully cured for at least 60 days prior to SPC flooring installation.
4. All necessary subfloor patching must be done with a non-shrinking, water-resistant filler.
Something like carpet, cushion vinyl, polish, paint, dirt and particle should be removed from the job surface.
Maintain the room temperature above 15°C before installation.
Check whether the doors can be still opened or closed after flooring has been installed (minimum 1 cm).

KEY INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Use an underlayment (1.0/1.5 mm) rather than installing the SPC flooring directly on the substrate/subfloor. Underlayment is not allowed to be more than one layer/sheet. Any rubber mats or glue cushions are prohibited from replacing underlayment.
Do not install the SPC flooring over your existing flooring, tile, cushion vinyl, carpet or mat, as SPC flooring cannot effectively bridge over or smooth out substrate imperfections in the way that thicker, inflexible floor coverings can. If surface is flat and leveled, and has no embossing, and grout lines are very thin, the tile floor can be used for a proper substrate.
Should absolutely never ignore expansion space throughout installation of the SPC flooring. Allow a minimum 6.0 mm expansion gap around the entire perimeter of the room and all vertical obstructions. Large spans exceeding 6 m in the SPC flooring width, should require the addition of internal or field expansion. This can be accomplished by using spacers, such as small T-moldings. If installing the SPC flooring multiple rooms it is highly recommended that T-moldings be used to separate rooms.
Never nail, screw or glue the SPC flooring down, as well as any other fixture.
Do not install the SPC flooring in areas that are permanently exposed to the sun.
Ensure that all installing products must be in the consistent batch number
Position the SPC flooring plank to be installed at an angle of 15° to 20° to the plank already installed. Move the plank gently up and down and at the same time exert forward pressure. The planks will automatically click into place. You can either insert the tongue into the groove, or the groove into the tongue.

SITE CONDITIONS

It is advisable for any wall panel or partition to be installed at first before install the SPC flooring. During the period of installation, covering is required to protect the completed flooring.
If the condition of subfloor is not well prepared, any particles trapped underneath will cause lumps and bumps on the SPC surface. This will cause serious flooring issues over time and can even lead to rip and tear of SPC flooring parts.
All base cabinets must be installed prior to installing the SPC flooring. Do not install base cabinets or island cabinets on top of the SPC flooring.
Heavy furniture, sands or any sharp objects will leave scratches and abrasion on SPC flooring surface. Extra care is needed when it comes to contact with sharp and abrasive objects.