WPC vinyl means wood-plastic composite vinyl flooring. Also known as waterproof core vinyl flooring. WPC vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof. WPC is known as the best of luxury vinyl flooring and is also referred to as engineered vinyl flooring.
SPC means stone-plastic composite or stone-polymer composite. SPC is also referred to as Rigid Core luxury vinyl flooring. The stone-plastic composite core in this luxury vinyl is ultra-dense. It is also referred to as engineered vinyl flooring. SPC is also 100% waterproof.
Both WPC AND SPC have core layers that are waterproof which prevents warping if exposed to moisture. SPC and WPC are available in stone and wood looks. Where SPC and WPC differ is the core layer. In SPC, the core is made up of natural limestone powder, polyvinyl chloride, and stabilizers. WPC flooring is comprised of recycled wood pulp and plastic composites. WPC is more comfortable underfoot and is great for residential spaces. SPC has less give and is sturdier underfoot which makes it an excellent choice for high traffic commercial spaces.
LVF means luxury vinyl flooring. Luxury vinyl flooring encompasses WPC and SPC. Luxury vinyl flooring refers to vinyl that is not waterproof or rigid core. It has a higher-quality visual, and usually a basic glue down or interlocking installation mechanism.
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