What Is SPC Flooring
SPC Flooring Also known as Solid Polymer Core flooring. Rigid products are made from highly dense extruded core material to allow for easy click installation over imperfect subfloors, with heavy traffic performance capabilities, and is almost always offered with a cushion backing for enhanced comfort underfoot and better sound absorption.
SPC rigid core flooring is available in 3 construction types: Basic style、AB and ABA.
SPC floor that consists of one layer only (Basic style)
LVT sheet + SPC rigid core (AB Two layers)
LVT sheet + SPC rigid core + LVT sheet (ABA Three layers)
What Is ABA (SPC Flooring)
Rigid core flooring is the new addition in the luxury vinyl family. Besides being 100% waterproof and dent resistant, it adds stability and structure to vinyl plank flooring. Even the planks are entirely waterproof and won’t warp in moist conditions. And that makes it the best option to install in a kitchen or basements. The most popular rigid core vinyl available in the market are WPC and SPC vinyl.
SPC (Stone Polymer Composite or Stone Plastic Composite)
SPC flooring is considered as the upgraded version of vinyl floors. What sets this flooring apart is its resilient core layer. It is made by combining together limestone powder, stabilizers and PVC dust to offer a very stable composite material.
Impact Resistant
SPC is 10 times more impact resistant than WPC. The boards are designed with click locking joint system and is easy to install. As it is formaldehyde free which makes it completely safe flooring option for both residential or commercialuse.
Construction
Each plank of SPC flooring structure consists of 5 layers:
The UV protective layer
Wear Layer
Vinyl Layer
SPC Core
Acoustic Foam (Optional)
Furthermore, SPC rigidcore vinyl flooring is available in three different kinds:
SPC core floor that consists of one layer only
SPC core floor + PVC balance sheet (Two layers)
ABA core construction-PVC vinyl board + SPC core floor + PVC (Three layer)
ABA Core Construction
ABA construction process consists of balancing layers of vinyl below and above the core. ABA core is much more stable dimensionally in terms of performance and provides better underfoot feels. The best thing about the ABA structure is that it keeps the rigid character of SPC and adds the soft touch of PVC vinyl flooring. This is a premium SPC that offers better embossing options, great sound absorption and a thicker product overall.