What Are the Disadvantages of SPC Flooring?

What Are the Disadvantages of spc flooring?

As professional SPC flooring manufacturers, we believe in transparent communication about both the strengths and limitations of our products. While SPC flooring (Stone Plastic Composite) offers exceptional durability and waterproofing, it's important to understand its potential drawbacks for informed decision-making.

Key Disadvantages of SPC Flooring

1. Hardness Underfoot

The rigid limestone core that gives SPC flooring its strength can create a firm walking surface. Unlike softer materials like cork or LVT, SPC offers less cushioning, which may lead to foot fatigue during prolonged standing.

Our Solution: Flysnow's SPC flooring incorporates advanced padding layers that improve comfort while maintaining core stability.

2. Temperature Sensitivity

Because SPC flooring contains mineral components, it can feel colder than wood or carpet, especially in cooler climates. This stone-based characteristic means it doesn't retain warmth naturally.

Our Solution: Pair with quality underlayment systems to improve thermal insulation without compromising SPC's moisture resistance.

3. Subfloor Preparation Requirements

While SPC flooring hides minor subfloor imperfections better than LVT, significant unevenness (>3mm over 1m) can cause visible telegraphing and potential lock system stress.

Our Solution: Our installation guide details precise subfloor preparation standards to ensure optimal performance.

4. Repair Limitations

Unlike traditional hardwood that can be sanded and refinished, damaged SPC flooring planks typically require full replacement. Although our wear layers resist most scuffs, deep gouges may necessitate plank removal.

Our Solution: Flysnow provides matching thresholds and transition moldings to facilitate seamless replacements.

5. Sound Transmission

The density that makes SPC flooring dent-resistant can sometimes increase footfall noise transmission in multi-story installations without proper underlayment.

Our Solution: We offer integrated foam backing and specialized acoustic underlayments that reduce impact noise by up to 19dB.

Balanced Perspective

While these limitations exist, SPC flooring remains our most requested commercial and high-traffic solution due to its unparalleled moisture resistance and durability. At Flysnow, we've engineered our SPC flooring to mitigate these drawbacks through innovative layer composition and installation systems.

Each project deserves personalized assessment - our technical team provides detailed specification guidance to ensure SPC flooring performs optimally for your specific application.

About Flysnow New Material Co., Ltd.

As professional SPC flooring manufacturers since 2013, we combine technical innovation with practical installation expertise. Explore our engineered solutions at www.flysnowfloor.com

For detailed technical specifications and installation guidelines, consult our official documentation