SPC Rigid Core Flooring Buying Guide

The Specs That Matter

Spec	What it means	How to choose
Total thickness	3.5 / 4 / 5 / 5.5 / 6 / 7 / 8 mm	5–6 mm is the residential/commercial sweet spot
Wear layer	0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 mm (≈12 / 20 / 28 mil)	0.5 mm (20 mil) for commercial; 0.3 mm OK for homes
Core	Stone-plastic composite (limestone + PVC)	100% waterproof, dimensionally stable
Backing	IXPE silent pad 1 / 1.5 / 2 mm	Thicker = better sound + comfort underfoot
Lock	Click-lock (floating, no adhesive)	Angle-tap or drop-lock; faster install
Fire rating	EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1	Mandatory for commercial projects
Standard	EN 16511 (rigid modular flooring)	Confirms it is true SPC, not LVT

SPC vs Dry-Back LVT

Factor	SPC Rigid Core	Dry-Back LVT
Water resistance	100% waterproof	Water-resistant only
Installation	Click-lock floating, DIY-friendly	Full-spread adhesive, professional
Subfloor tolerance	Hides minor imperfections	Needs near-perfect flatness
Comfort / sound	IXPE backing built-in	Depends on separate underlay
Best for	Bathrooms, kitchens, DIY, retail	Hospitals, labs, seamless welded areas

Room Recommendation Matrix

Room	Recommended build	Reason
Living room / bedroom	5 mm / 0.3 mm	Residential traffic, cost-efficient
Kitchen	5.5 mm / 0.5 mm	Waterproof + moderate traffic
Bathroom	5.5 mm / 0.5 mm	100% waterproof, slip-safer surface
Shop / office	6 mm / 0.5–0.7 mm	Heavy foot traffic, durable
School / clinic	6–7 mm / 0.7 mm	Maximum abrasion resistance

Specify the right SPC for your project

Tell us the room, traffic and budget — we match thickness, wear layer and backing, with FloorScore and phthalate-free documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SPC stand for in flooring?

SPC means Stone Plastic Composite (also called rigid core). The core is limestone powder + PVC + stabilisers, giving 100% waterproof, dimensionally stable planks installed by click-lock floating method, often with an IXPE silent backing.

Is a thicker wear layer always better?

For residential and light commercial, 0.3 mm (12 mil) is adequate. For heavy commercial and retail, 0.5 mm (20 mil) is the practical minimum, with 0.7 mm (28 mil) for the heaviest traffic. Thicker wear layer extends service life but adds cost.

Is SPC waterproof?

Yes — the rigid stone-plastic core is 100% waterproof, unlike standard dry-back LVT which is only water-resistant. SPC is suitable for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry areas.

Report-backed values are third-party tested (Intertek, SGS) and published on our Test Reports page. Other classifications are product-performance data supported by in-house laboratory testing and are available on request.

Four details get you a quoted price

Specification — product line, thickness, roll or plank size, colour reference
Quantity — total square metres, and whether it ships in one lot or in phases
Destination — port or city, so we can quote FOB or CIF
Delivery window — the date the material has to be on site

Send these four by email or WhatsApp and we reply with a technical data sheet and a firm price. With fewer details we can only quote a range.

SPC Rigid Core Flooring: How to Choose

The Specs That Matter

SPC vs Dry-Back LVT

Room Recommendation Matrix

Specify the right SPC for your project

Frequently Asked Questions

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