While there’s no V in the name, SPC flooring is actually a form of vinyl. SPC means Stone Plastic Composite, and the name has to do with the composition of the core. Simply put, flooring this class has a rigid core, which makes it an excellent choice for high-traffic areas in your home.
SPC is similar to luxury vinyl flooring in how it’s constructed, but there are a few important differences that you’ll need to know about before you can comprehensively compare SPC brands. Here are the layers typically found in SPC flooring from top to bottom.
SPC flooring may have a unique core, but it’s still has a vinyl image layer. This gives your flooring the appearance of wood or stone, and more expensive brands tend to have more realistic products. In some cases, the design or image layer is directly applied to our next option.
