How SPC Flooring Meets Environmental Standards: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Flooring Solutions

 SPC flooring is an alternative to vinyl plank and hardwood floors. It’s also a durable floor that resists water and is good for high humidity areas. SPC is a great choice for your bathroom, kitchen and laundry room or even an enclosed sunroom. It’s a good choice for basements too, where it can be used as a moisture barrier or for a finished look over a concrete slab.

SPC flooring also resists scuffing and scratching

It’s not as expensive as wood and it looks like real stone or natural hardwood. It’s easy to clean and has a strong, resilient surface that can withstand heavy foot traffic and impact. SPC flooring also resists scuffing and scratching, and most brands have a wear layer that’s resistant to UV light. You can find SPC in a wide range of designs, including geometric patterns and faux stone as well as wood-looks.

 Environmental changes

SPC multi-layered planks have a core made from a combination of calcium carbonate, polyvinyl chloride and plasticizers. This makes it incredibly tough and dense and gives SPC a better performance and durability than WPC, as it doesn’t expand and contract with environmental changes. The result is a floor that won’t crack or dent under normal use, and it won’t swell in humid environments, like Florida.

SPC planks

Most SPC planks are made to resemble laminate flooring, and they install with a click style system that’s much faster to install than traditional tiles, making it a DIY homeowner favourite. It can be laid over most other types of floors too, although an underlayment is recommended to help prevent squeaks and keep the planks in place.

Minimize these contaminants

A major downside of SPC is that it tends to have a higher VOC content than some other LVPs, which can be harmful to the health of your family and pets. Look for SPC that’s FloorScore or GreenGuard-certified as zero-VOC to minimize these contaminants.

Conclusion

Another issue with SPC flooring is that it sacrifices some comfort for its durability, especially compared to the more comfortable WPC. You can compensate for this by choosing a cushioned padding layer or installing it over an underlayment with added insulation. It’s also not a great choice for rooms that get a lot of direct sunlight, as the UV rays can fade it over time. This is an issue with many types of LVP, though, so it’s not exclusive to SPC.