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‘Waterproof and zero formaldehyde’ SPC floor vs ‘durable as real wood’ laminate floor? There is a world of difference between the two under the similar wood grain surface.
Raw materials:
The main raw materials of SPC floor are polyvinyl chloride and stone powder. Although SPC floor has wood grain texture, no wood is added in the production process of SPC floor.
The base material of laminate floor is high-density fiberboard, which is composed of wood fiber and resin adhesive. It is completely opposite to SPC floor which does not use wood at all.
In comparison, the raw materials of SPC floor seem to be better.
Floor structure:
The SPC floor has five main layers. These are the UV layer, wear-resistant layer, printed film, base material layer, and bottom cushion layer.
Laminate flooring has four main layers. These are the wear-resistant layer, decorative layer, high-density base layer, and balance layer.
Thickness:
The common thickness of SPC floor is: 4.0MM-8.0MM, and the thickness of SPC floor can be changed by sticking the silent pad. It's important to mention that if the SPC flooring is too thin, its locking mechanism can be easily compromised.
The thickness of the laminate floor is generally 8.0MM-12.0MM. It is obvious that the composite laminate floor is thicker than the SPC floor.
In contrast, SPC floor may have more advantages in floor renovation because of its thinness.
Environmental protection:
SPC floors and composite laminate floors that pass quality checks have good environmental protection features. However, adhesives are required in the production process of laminate floor, which means that formaldehyde is easy to produce.
In contrast, SPC floor that adopts high temperature and high pressure bonding is more environmentally friendly.
Floor pattern:
The common patterns of SPC floor are: wood grain & stone grain. The common pattern of laminate floor is wood grain. SPC floor has a wider range of pattern selection, which can better adapt to various styles of space and occasions.
Waterproof and moisture-proof:
The main material of SPC flooring is polyvinyl chloride. This material is not water-loving, SPC flooring is also waterproof and moisture-proof.
Laminated composite flooring can swell and change shape when it gets wet. It is best used in dry places, SPC flooring has a wider range of uses.
Floor maintenance:
SPC flooring is simple to maintain, and only simple cleaning is required on a daily basis. Laminated composite flooring requires regular waxing to prevent scratches.
In comparison, the maintenance cost of SPC flooring is lower.
SPC flooring is a new eco-friendly building material. It has many advantages in performance, price, and more. Industry warning: Low-priced SPC may hide the hidden dangers of recycled materials. It is recommended to choose SPC flooring with 100% virgin material that has passed quality inspection.
