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SPC tile flooring is a waterproof, engineered vinyl flooring that is composed of multiple layers, SPC flooring is constructed with a ridged core, which makes it more durable compared to other types of vinyl flooring, such as LVT. SPC stands for Stone Plastic Composite, an engineered material made up of limestone powder, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and stabilizers. These materials are pressed together into tiles, and a cosmetic print is layered over it to give a large variety of appearances. These tiles can handle both residential and commercial use, and they provide a wow factor to anyone who walks into the room.
Top Layer (Visible Layer): The top layer is usually a textured, durable layer that provides almost any aesthetic you desire. This layer mimics various materials such as marble, granite, wood, or tile, creating a realistic look. The surface is also easy to clean, which is great for both home owners and rental properties, due to the low maintenance involved to keep it looking fresh.
Core Layer (SPC Core): The core layer is made of limestone powder, PVC, and stabilizers, making it stronger than regular PVC panels. The stone powder gives it superior stability and makes the panels less prone to expansion or contraction with changes in temperature or humidity. This layer is highly water resistant, providing a waterproof barrier as long as the few exposed seams are sealed.
Back Layer (Base Layer): The back layer of a SPC wall panel helps to enhance the panel’s water resistance, prevents moisture from getting behind the back of the panel, and also ensures that the panel does not shift during installation.
SPC tile comes in virtually any style finish that you are looking for, from granite and marble to slate and porcelain. You don’t need to settle for anything less than the style you want if switching over from traditional tile to SPC. Even the tiles sizes are equivalent to what you see with standard tiles, from 12x12, 12x18, 12x24, 24x24, 32x32, etc.
The increasing popularity of SPC tile flooring is due to its numerous benefits, compared to traditional tile. Here are some of the key advantages:
One of the benefits of SPC tile flooring is its incredible durability and flexibility. The rigid core construction makes it highly resistant to impact, wear, and tear, while being able to be placed on less level floors and shifting floors alike when compared to traditional tile, which can crack easily under these conditions.. SPC flooring is much more resistant to scratches, dents, and damage compared to tile as well. Tile can easily crack and fracture due to dropping heavier items on the floor.
SPC flooring is 100% waterproof, which makes it perfect for applications like bathrooms and kitchens where moisture is present. The core doesn’t absorb water, so the flooring will not warp, or swell up when exposed to moisture. Are you ever worried about your basement flooding and needing to pull up your whole floor? Well you don’t need to worry with SPC!
SPC tile flooring is easy to clean and maintain. All you need to do is sweep or scrub with a damp cloth if you have any buildup of residue. Otherwise, no need for any special cleaning solutions or maintaining grout. Its wear layer resists scratches, stains, and scuffs, and because it doesn’t require grout, so you don’t need to constantly scrub grout lines. Not having grout lines also means that there is less of an opportunity for bacteria to build up as well, whereas regular tile faces that issue. Because of its water resistance, spills are easy to clean up, just like traditional tile.
SPC tile flooring is more comfortable on your feet, because it doesn’t feel as cold to the touch as traditional tile, and it can be more slip resistant, especially compared to the modern style of gloss tile that can get particularly slippery when wet. Some SPC tile is textured to imitate cut stone that provides raised ridges for even further slip resistance. This is especially important in areas outside of showers and in front of sinks.
While SPC tile flooring may have a higher upfront cost than traditional laminate or sheet vinyl flooring, it can still be considered cost-effective when compared to calculating the costs of tile in areas like kitchens and bathrooms, where a waterproof material is required. When doing a standard tile floor, you need to consider the cost of tile, thin set, grout, spacers and the various tools required if you are doing it yourself. Now, if you are going to contract this job out, labor may make this project three to five times more expensive! This is especially important when considering how inflation has made many home remodels out of reach for the average person when compared to the same job just a decade ago.
SPC tiles, although relatively new, have already become a proven way to get your floors done with high quality, visually appealing materials, while coming in at your desired budget. Both homeowners and contractors alike are beginning to pivot towards SPC tile for a variety of reasons, such as ease of installation, comparative cost, and durability. Even though it has not caught on as quickly as imitation wood plank vinyl flooring, it won’t be long before you start seeing in in the majority of homes around the world.
