Flooring is the top priority for house decoration. With so many types of floors on the market, it’s hard to determine which type suits different needs. However, Vinyl floors come out on top.
PVC and SPC floors are two popular choices of vinyl floors. The SPC floor is completely free of nails, glue, and keel during its installment. In addition, the SPC floor can be directly lay it on the ground. In contrast, the installation of the PVC floor needs to apply self-adhesive glue on the back of the floor.
It isn’t easy to distinguish the SPC floor and PVC floor from the surface, but there are plenty of differences between them. This article will mainly discuss and compare the differences between SPC flooring and PVC flooring. Follow up and keep reading!
The Overview of the SPC and PVC Floor
lPVC floor
The PVC floor is mainly made of polyvinyl chloride and resin. In general, it adds some fillers, plasticizers, colorants, and stabilizers during production. The PVC is the thinnest vinyl flooring with heavy pressing, measuring only 4mm or less. The thinness endows it with more flexibility. However, its structure makes it more prone to dents if the sub-floor is unstable or defective.
SPC floor
SPC is the latest technology that combines the beauty of wood with the strength of stone. SPC floor stands for stone plastic composite material. The core material of SPC floor is very durable and stable due to the content of 60% calcium carbonate, polyvinyl chloride and plasticizer.
The Main Differences Between the SPC and PVC Floor
1. Thickness
The SPC floor has high production standards, and its thickness reaches about 4MM. On the other hand, the PVC floor is only 2MM, making the foot feel more comfortable.
2. Installment
The installation of SPC floor is simple and fast without using any glue. While the PVC floor is thinner, its installation needs applying with self-adhesive glue on the back of the floor and then covered with PE membrane for protection. In addition, it needs laying on the smooth, dust-free ground.
3. Environmental Protection
The base material of the SPC floor is mainly mineral rock powder mixed with high polymer resin. Then it is pressed at a high temperature to form a stable substrate layer, achieving true zero formaldehyde. In comparison, the standard of PVC floor in the raw material is not as high as that of SPC floor. In addition, some inferior glue may contain a small amount of formaldehyde, producing some environmental hazards.
4. Application
Due to its high stability and strength, the SPC floor has wider applications and is suitable for most places, such as homes, offices, schools, shopping malls, stores, etc. On the other hand, it is also suitable to use in areas with complex conditions, such as commercial properties that require heavier floors and areas of extreme conditions. While the PVC floor has a relatively poor load-bearing capacity, and it is not suitable for places with large traffic.
5. Cost-effectiveness
The exact price of the two types of floors depends on the brand and quality of the material used on the floor. But in general, the SPC floor is usually more expensive than the PVC floor. However, the SPC floor has a longer service life. In addition, the maintenance of the PVC floor is harder. PVC floor should not be in contact with water, otherwise it will be easily degummed and warped.
How Boyu Can Help
Established in 1998, Wuxi Boyu Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. (Boyu) is a professional plastic extruder manufacturer with a professional PVC and SPC floor production line. The company has been committed to the latest technology and honored as Technology Entrepreneur and Outstanding Contribution Award in 2018.
Boyu has more than 10 intermediate staff in the R & D center, all of whom have intermediate and senior technical titles. In addition, the company produces environmentally friendly floors which contain no harmful substances such as formaldehyde and heavy metals.
We have three types of production lines, including the SPC Conical Twin Screw Production Line, SPC Parallel Twin Screw Production Line, and SPC Building Block Twin Screw Production Line. Our high-quality SPC Flooring Line is CE certified. In addition, the production line is designed with the following advantages: power-saving, high productivity, stable performance, and low failure rate.
Our PVC floors adopt standardized production and advanced equipment to achieve high automation. Our products have gained an EIR patent and proven safe and easy to operate.
If you are looking forward to looking for a reliable supplier, please contact us and ask for a quote!