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LVT VS SPC Flooring-What are the differences?

Jan. 26, 2022

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LVT, SPC is the latest type of environmental protection and ecological material floor, relying on cutting-edge technology production. So what's the difference between the two?

 

What is LVT flooring?

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) is renowned as the go-to-flooring for commercial designers and industrial fit-outs. As a robust yet versatile alternative to tiled and hardwood, LVT’s ability to replicate their designs to intricate detail is much admired. Displaying the character, look, and grain of wood flooring or the texture and feel of Italian slate tiles, LVT offers an affordable alternative. As the fastest-growing market segment in the flooring industry, homeowners are vastly clicking on it.


Advantages of LVT flooring:

Cost – LVT is an affordable alternative to other flooring products, bringing luxury to your home at a friendlier price.

Durability – Manufactured from robust materials, catering for heavy foot traffic, flame resistance, and exposure to moisture.

Versatile – Hard wearing, waterproof, and provides excellent grip and slip resistance making it great for kitchens and bathrooms.

Warmth – Provides warmth and cushioned feel underfoot.

Insulates Sound – In comparison to other types of flooring, LVT is quieter to walk on.

Maintenance – Cleaning is easy with LVT, being hard wearing and protected, you can afford to be a little rough and give it a deep clean.

Innovative Design – The texture and finish of the design make it difficult to differentiate LVT from hardwood, as well as offering more striking designs such as: Mosaic and checked patterns.

Easy Installation – Click LVT operates with a click-lock system making installation quick and easy.

Replacements – LVT is sold in individual tile packs, so for any damage, you can simply replace the tile in the area affected.

Lifespan – The average lifespan of LVT is 25-30 years depending on maintenance, traffic, and location

 

What is SPC flooring?

Stone Plastic Composite is a new environmentally friendly floor developed based on high technology. It is formaldehyde-free, mildewproof, moisture-proof, fireproof, insect-proof, and easy to install.

SPC flooring is a product that is extruded from PVC substrate by extruder combined with T-mold, and then heated and laminated by three-roller or four-roller calendar respectively. The process is simple, and the lamination is completed by heat without glue.

SPC flooring materials use environmental protection formula, does not contain heavy metals, phthalates, methanol, and other harmful substances, in line with EN14372, EN649-2011, IEC62321, GB4085-83 standards.

By virtue of its excellent stability and durability, stone plastic flooring not only solves the problem of dampness, deformation, and mildew of solid wood floors but also solves the formaldehyde problem of other decoration materials.

It can be used for indoor home decoration, hotels, hospitals, shopping malls, and other public places.

 

Advantages of SPC flooring:

(1) waterproof and moisture-proof.

It fundamentally solves the problem that wooden products are easy to rot expand and deform after absorbing water and being damp in wet and water-rich environments. It can be used in an environment where traditional wood products can not be applied.

(2) insect-proof, termite-proof, effectively eliminate insect harassment, prolong service life;

(3) colorful, there are many colors to choose from.

It not only has natural wood feeling and wood texture but also can be customized according to their own personality to need color;

(4) strong plasticity, can be very simple to achieve personalized modeling, fully reflect the personality style;

(5) High environmental protection, pollution-free, pollution-free, recyclable.

Products do not contain benzene and formaldehyde, for environmental protection products, recycling greatly saves the use of wood, suitable for sustainable development of the national policy, benefit the society;

(6) high fire resistance.

Can effectively flame retardant, fire rating reaches B1 level, self-extinguishing in case of fire, does not produce any toxic gas;

(7) good machinability, can be ordered, planed, sawed, drilled, the surface can be painted;

(8) simple installation, convenient construction, do not need complex construction technology, save installation time and cost;

(9) no cracking, no expansion, no deformation, no maintenance and maintenance, easy to clean, save late maintenance and maintenance costs;

(10) good sound-absorbing effect, good energy saving, so that indoor energy saving up to more than 30%;

(11) SPC flooring is relatively LVT flooring with less investment cost and quick effect, less labor, small labor intensity and clean environment.

 

We are an SPC floors supplier, please feel free to contact us if you need them.