THE BENEFITS OF SPC FLOORING

 Now that we know what SPC flooring is, let’s take a peek at the benefits it gives if you were to install it in your own home. From being resistant to moisture to needing minimal maintenance, this amazing flooring option may just prove to be a perfect fit!

The benefits of SPC flooring include:

·         Fits the needs of most individuals with varying budgets

·         Easy to clean

·         Minimal maintenance

·         Provides a series of styling choices (Cement, stone, wood, etc.)

·         Self-installation is possible

·         Can be placed on the majority of subfloors (Laminate, tile, granite, cement, etc.)

·         Antistatic

·         100% resistant to moisture 

·         Built-in commercial-grade wear layer

·         Fire resistant

·         No evidence of harmful chemicals

·         Low requirement for subfloor

·         High abrasion resistances

With so many pros, it’s kind of difficult to choose your favorite, isn’t it?

WHAT IS A COMMERCIAL GRADE WEAR LAYER?

As mentioned earlier in one of the above features, having a wear layer is key in the structure of vinyl flooring. And when it’s commercial-grade, it’s a total game-changer.

To go into even further detail, the wear layer is the top surface layer that provides the real durability to the overall floor. Visually it’s normally clear, and is urethane-based, so it can sustain the original appearance and provide secure and efficient maintenance.

Wear layers may also range in size too. Normally, they can be measured from 4 to 40 mil, meaning it’s in thousandths of an inch. When deciding on the thickness of the wear layer, keep in mind that the thicker it is, the better protection it serves. Commercial vinyl flooring will most likely require the top layer to be at least 20 mil. 

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES?

With every type of flooring, you must consider the possibility of all the potential cons associated with your specific choice. Take a look below to see if any of these pose a potential deal-breaker for you in your home:

· If the flooring happens to be glued down, it will be difficult to remove

· If not careful, the flooring may be punctured by sharp objects

· Some vinyl can sustain marks and scratches from heavy furniture placed on top

· This flooring is not biodegradable

· If there is a certain area in the house with heavy sunlight, fading and discoloration may occur over time

It’s always good to see both sides.