Which is better WPC or SPC flooring?

All waterproof vinyl flooring is manufactured with a rigid core layer that makes the floor waterproof - not just water resistant. The core layer is installed over a cork or EVA foam base and covered by vinyl. This vinyl substrate is imprinted with the floor design and coated with a clear "wear layer" that protects the vinyl from dents and scratches.

The material that makes up the core layer classifies this rigid core flooring as WPC or SPC vinyl.

How is SPC vinyl flooring similar to WPC vinyl flooring?

SPC and WPC vinyl flooring are constructed in a similar manner. In addition, both types of vinyl flooring are completely waterproof. They are constructed as follows.

Abrasion Resistant Layer: This is a thin, clear layer that provides scratch and stain resistance.

Vinyl Base Layer: This is the layer that is printed with the desired flooring pattern and color.

Core layer: This is the waterproof core made of stone composite or wood plastic composite.

Substrate: This is the bottom of the flooring and consists of EVA foam or cork.

Secondly, what is the main difference between SPC vinyl flooring and WPC vinyl flooring?

The answer to this question is their core composites. SPC stands for Stone Plastic Composite, while WPC stands for Wood Plastic Composite. In the case of SPC vinyl flooring, the core material consists of a mixture of natural limestone, polyvinyl chloride and stabilizers. In the case of WPC vinyl decking, the core material consists of recycled wood pulp and a plastic composite.

Now that we have listed the main similarities and differences, we will discuss why SPC vinyl flooring is a better choice than WPC vinyl flooring.

Durability

Although WPC vinyl flooring is thicker than SPC vinyl flooring, SPC is actually more durable. Although they are not as thick, they are much denser, which means they are more resistant to damage caused by heavy impacts.

Stability

While both types of flooring are waterproof and can handle fluctuations in humidity and temperature, SPC vinyl flooring provides excellent protection against extreme temperature changes.

Price

If price point is an important factor for you, then SPC is the more affordable of the two. You can find SPC for less than $1.00 per square foot.

Formaldehyde

Unlike SPC vinyl flooring, formaldehyde is used to produce WPC vinyl flooring. In fact, most wood flooring contains some level of formaldehyde. This is due to its presence in the resin used to press the wood fibers together. Although the EPA has regulations in place to keep the amounts at safe levels, some companies have been convicted of shipping products containing dangerous levels of formaldehyde to the United States and other countries. This can be seen in this test conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed that specific types of laminate flooring contained harmful levels of formaldehyde.

According to the EPA, formaldehyde can irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat. High levels of exposure may even lead to certain types of cancer.

While you can take precautions by paying attention to labels and researching manufacturing origins, we recommend that you steer clear for peace of mind.

The above reasons are why we believe SPC vinyl flooring is superior to WPC vinyl flooring. SPC vinyl flooring offers a durable, safe and affordable solution to your home design needs. It comes in many different colors and patterns, so you're sure to find something you like.