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Chinese (Simplified)Vinyl Flooring Fight Night: LVP vs SPC vs Rigid Core LVP
So there is a war brewing. There is a three-way fight over what the vinyl flooring for your BTO should be right now. The 3 contenders are the Luxury Vinyl Panel (LVP/LVT), Stone Plastic Composite (SPC Flooring), and the new contender Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile (Rigid LVT/Rigid LVP). What are the differences between all of them? Which one will be suitable for your new HDB flooring?
Vinyl Flooring Red Corner: Luxury Vinyl Panel (LVP) flooring
This is the traditional Luxury Vinyl Panel (LVP). With primary material made up of pure vinyl, it is more flexible compared to the other 2 contenders. There are a few advantages compared to the other 2 flooring.
Advantages
- It is easier to install.
- It has a softer underfoot
- More stable with expansion and contraction compared with the other 2 contenders. Because of its flexible core.
Disadvantages
As it is made out of pure vinyl, it can have formaldehyde or VOC and be released via off-gassing. There has been a lot of news about off-gassing and VOC release. However, most of our vinyl flooring is not affected as it is transported from overseas and ventilation has cut down the emission of formaldehyde
Vinyl Flooring Blue Corner: Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring
Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring is primarily made from limestone and PVC (thus the plastic in the name). It is more rigid. Being more rigid comes with certain advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
- With more rigid flooring, it is more durable. Due to it being harder and more rigid, there is a lesser chance of a dent, due to wear and tear. This has made it more durable
- It is more environmentally friendly. SPC is made out primarily of limestone. Thus lesser emission of formaldehyde.
- Due to being primarily made of limestone, it handles moisture better compared to Luxury Vinyl Panel (LVP) flooring.
Disadvantages
- It can be noisier when walking due to a more rigid flooring
- It has a harder underfoot as it is more rigid flooring
- It is a less budget-friendly option
Vinyl Flooring newest contender: Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Panel flooring
Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Panel Flooring is getting more popular. Major brands such as Floorxpert and Wood Origins are bringing in such flooring. It is made out of a higher percentage of PVC compared to more traditional wood flooring. Reaching a compromise between Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) and Luxury Vinyl Panel (LVP) flooring.
There is a balance and increase in both advantages and disadvantages of both corners.
such as more waterproof as compared to LVP but with noisier footsteps as compared to LVP
Less durable as compared to SPC flooring but softer underfoot as compared to SPC flooring.
Now you have too many options to choose from for the right vinyl flooring for your HDB floor. So what is the right flooring to choose? This is not a big problem at all. Contact us and book a complimentary flooring consultation. This will equip you with the right knowledge for the flooring you need.
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