Consider your specific needs and preferences when
deciding between SPC, WPC, LVP and laminate.
All options share common performance and visual traits. WPC and SPC flooring excels in moisture resistance and durability. LVP offers style, durability, and affordability. Laminate provides a cost-effective choice with diverse design possibilities. Choose your preferred look and feel, take home samples, and decide based on your room's purpose, lifestyle, and desired aesthetic.
| CHARACTERISTIC | RIGID CORE SPC | GLUE DOWN LVP | LAMINATE | WPC | LOOSE LAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Material | Stone Polymer Composite (SPC) | Flexible PVC with fiberglass reinforcement | High-density fiberboard (HDF) | Wood Polymer Composite (WPC) | Flexible PVC with fiberglass reinforcement and high-friction backing |
| Thickness | Varies between 5-8mm total thickness, depending on collection | 2 or 2.5mm thick, depending on collection | 10 or 12mm thick, depending on collection | 8 or 10mm thick, depending on collection | 5mm thick |
| Appearance | Highly realistic wood visuals with embossed texture | Highly realistic wood visuals with embossed texture | Highly realistic wood visuals with embossed texture | Highly realistic wood visuals with embossed texture | Highly realistic wood or stone visuals |
| Stability and Rigidity | Extremely rigid and dimensionally stable | Flexible but dimensionally stable when glued | Stable with proper acclimation | Stable with slight flexibility for comfort | Highly stable due to weight and friction backing |
| Durability | Extremely durable and impact-resistant | Durable and ideal for commercial use | Highly durable and comfortable | Highly durable and comfortable | Extremely durable and ideal for commercial use |
| Moisture Resistance | 100% waterproof | 100% topical waterproof | 100% topical waterproof | 100% waterproof | 100% waterproof |
| Sound Insulation | Good with attached pad | Moderate, depends on adhesive and subfloor | Moderate with underlayment | Excellent due to thicker core | Moderate to good due to dense backing |
| Heat Retention | Retains heat | Moderate | Moderate | Warmer underfoot | Moderate |
| Use in High-Traffic Areas | Excellent | Excellent (commercial grade) | Good (residential/ light commercial) | Excellent | Excellent (commercial environments) |
| Repairability | Individual planks replaceable | Individual planks replaceable | Individual planks replaceable | Individual planks replaceable | Very easy plank replacement |
| Suitable for Commercial Use | Light to heavy commercial | Light to heavy commercial | Light commercial only | Light to moderate commercial | Moderate to heavy commercial |
| Scratch Resistance | Excellent (depends on wear layer) | Excellent (depends on wear layer) | Excellent (depends on wear layer) | Excellent (depends on wear layer) | Excellent (depends on wear layer) |
| Indentation Resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Excellent due to dense construction |
| Installation Method | Floating click-lock | Full spread glue-down | Floating click-lock | Floating click-lock | Loose lay perimeter glue optional |
| Subfloor Tolerance | Moderate | Low tolerance - requires smooth subfloor | Moderate | Higher tolerance than SPC | Excellent tolerance due to flexibility |
| Comfort Underfoot | Firm | Firm | Moderate | Feels soft and comfortable | Comfortable with slight flexibility |
| Pet Friendly | Excellent - waterproof, highly scratch and stain resistant, ideal for pets | Excellent - waterproof, highly scratch and stain resistant, ideal for pets | Excellent - waterproof, highly scratch and stain resistant, ideal for pets | Excellent - waterproof, highly scratch and stain resistant, ideal for pets | Excellent - waterproof, highly scratch and stain resistant, ideal for pets |