What are the advantages of reinforced flooring VS SPC flooring?

In the decoration market, in recent years, there have been many emerging new energy technology resources, such as SPC stone plastic flooring, which is very popular. Compared with the past, reinforced wood flooring has advantages in comprehensive performance, scenarios, and budget analysis.
Compare from six core dimensions:
1、 Material and Environmental Protection
spc flooring: The substrate is stone powder+polymer resin. The new material can achieve zero formaldehyde release, but the recycled material may pose risks of ortho benzene and heavy metals. The production process is more environmentally friendly and meets the standards of green building materials.
Reinforced wood flooring: The substrate is made of wood fibers and adhesive, and the environmental friendliness depends on the quality of the adhesive. Poor quality products are prone to formaldehyde release problems.
2、 Durability
Wear resistance: The surface wear-resistant layer of SPC flooring (0.5mm or more) has good scratch resistance, but the overall wear resistance is better than that of reinforced flooring.
Lifespan: SPC flooring is approximately 8-10 years; Reinforced flooring comes with a universal warranty of around 5 years
3、 Environmental adaptability
Waterproof and moisture-proof: SPC flooring is completely waterproof, suitable for damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms; Reinforced flooring is prone to swelling when exposed to water.
Floor heating compatibility: SPC has obvious thermal expansion and contraction, but the lock buckle can perfectly avoid it. Relatively speaking, reinforced flooring has better stability.
4、 User experience
Foot sensation: SPC floor is hard and cool, with no cushioning sensation; Reinforced flooring has a foot feel closer to solid wood and slightly higher comfort.
Aesthetics: Reinforced flooring has a more realistic wood grain texture; SPC imitates wood grain/ceramic tile patterns with diverse customization options.
5、 Installation and maintenance
Installation requirements: SPC requires extremely high ground flatness (self leveling is required), and reinforced flooring has stronger adaptability. Both can be installed with locking buckles, but SPC can achieve quick and adhesive free installation.
Maintenance cost: SPC only requires wiping on a daily basis; Reinforced flooring needs to be moisture-proof, scratch resistant, and regularly maintained.

Purchase suggestions
Short term use/rental renovation: Choose SPC flooring, which is easy to install and waterproof, and easy to remove.
Long term living/underfloor heating environment: Prioritize reinforced flooring for better stability.
Wet area: SPC is mandatory, with no substitute for waterproof performance.
Attention: The SPC flooring market is mixed with good and bad products. It is recommended to choose brand new materials from legitimate brands to avoid the risk of recycling materials. You can choose Feixuewangluo New Materials Co., Ltd. flooring.