What is SPC flooring?

SPC flooring appeared in the last century, in the beginning, SPC flooring was popular from Europe, America, Japan and Korea, and entered the Chinese market in the 80s, and now has been recognized by most people. Since 2009, Floormaker Home's SPC flooring has been exported to more than 20 countries around the world, where it can be installed everywhere, whether it's in hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, or elsewhere.

Here, we will discuss what is SPC flooring, what is the SPC flooring production process, and why choose SPC flooring

1. What is SPC flooring

SPC flooring is a new type of flooring material, the full name is Stone Plastic Composite Flooring. It is based on stone powder and polyvinyl chloride as raw materials, and compression of raw materials made of flooring.SPC flooring is very popular in foreign countries, usually used to pave the kitchen and living room and so on, it is a more environmentally friendly material, the floor does not contain formaldehyde and adhesive substances, so the environmental performance of the floor is relatively strong, and there is no harm to human health. In addition, it is waterproof, moisture-proof and mildew-proof performance is relatively strong, can be laid in a humid environment,and lighter weight, more convenient transportation.

SPC flooring is generally composed of the following four layers.

(1) Wear-resistant layer: The wear-resistant layer plays a vital role in the service life of SPC flooring, and this layer adopts transparent coatings such as aluminum oxide, which can prevent the floor from rapid wear.

(2) PVC color film layer: The color film layer of SPC flooring is manufactured with realistic 3D visual effects, and the pattern is divided into wood, stone and carpet patterns.

(3) Substrate Layer : The substrate layer is the stable high-density waterproof center of SPC flooring, which can provide rigidity and stability for the floor.

(4) Silent Mat : Silent Mat is also known as the backbone of the floor, this layer provides additional soundproofing for your planks and can block the moisture that erodes into the interior of the floor.

2. SPC Flooring Production Process

If you want to know more about SPC flooring, you have to understand the production process. The SPC flooring production process is divided into the following four parts

(1) Mixing: According to the ratio of raw materials automatically measured → high-speed mixer hot mixing (hot mixing temperature: 125 ℃, the role of a variety of materials mixed evenly, excluding moisture in the material) → into the cold mixing (to the material to cool down, prevent caking and discoloration, cold mixing).

(2) Extrusion: Add raw materials into the twin-screw extruder, heating and extrusion → into the sheet die extrusion molding, molded sheet through the four-roller calender, the substrate for thickening → paste color film → paste wear layer → cooling → cutting;

(3) UV Tempering: Surface UV → Tempering (Tempering hot water temperature: 80 ~ 120 ℃; cold water temperature: 10 ℃)

(4) Slitting, Grooving, Packaging: Slitting → slotting, chamfering → inspection → packaging

3.Why choose SPC flooring

(1) Health and environmental protection: the main raw material of SPC flooring is stone powder, which does not contain radioactive elements, no benzene and formaldehyde, and can be recycled, so it is a green new floor decoration material.

(2) Waterproof performance: SPC flooring has a super waterproof, fundamentally solve the problem of wood flooring in the humid environment is easy to rot, swelling and deformation.

(3) Variety of styles: SPC flooring is available in a variety of colors, patterns and textures, including realistic wood and stone designs. the SPC flooring decorative layer can accurately mimic the appearance of natural materials. Some SPC flooring options also offer embossed textures to enhance the realistic look and feel.

(4) Low maintenance and easy to clean: SPC flooring is extremely durable, resisting scratches, stains and abrasions. The abrasion-resistant layer provides an extra layer of protection against daily wear and tear.SPC flooring is easy to clean and maintain, requiring only regular sweeping or vacuuming and occasional wiping with a damp mop.

(5) Stability: The stone-plastic composite core of SPC flooring gives it excellent stability and resistance to temperature fluctuations. It is unlikely to expand or contract due to changes in humidity or moisture levels.

(6) Easy Installation: SPC flooring utilizes a locking installation system similar to laminate flooring. The planks or tiles interlock to form a strong, tight fit. This method of installation allows floating floors, which means that the floor is not fixed to the subfloor. SPC flooring can be installed on a variety of existing flooring surfaces, thus saving time and effort in the installation process.

In summary, SPC flooring is a high-performance flooring that combines the benefits of stone and plastic with superior durability, water resistance and stability for a variety of residential and commercial environments. Despite its higher price and hardness, its comprehensive performance makes it a very worthwhile investment as a flooring option. With proper installation and maintenance, you can effectively extend its life and keep it in good condition.