Stone Polymer Composite (SPC) Flooring

SPC flooring tends to feel harder underfoot, which some might find less comfortable compared to other options.

However, you can mitigate this by installing a suitable underlay. Laminate flooring has a softer feel and might offer more comfort but lacks the water resistance and durability that SPC luxury vinyl flooring provides.

J2 SPC flooring is made using high-quality CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate) and various polymers to create a structurally stable, high-quality rigid core click floor.

The high content of stone makes this product more akin to a natural stone floor, such as ceramic or porcelain tile.

However, the polymer element allows it to be engineered into a click-together system. This makes installing up to 8 times faster than traditional tiled floors, saving time and money.

Below is a diagram of the various layers that go into producing J2 SPC flooring:

1. UV Coating

This layer is a protective polyurethane coating, it is factory applied and with regular maintenance is replenished to help protect the wear layer and keep the appearance of the flooring looking better for longer.

2. Wear Layer

This is the layer that provides the durability and guarantee length. Wear layers vary on each SPC product, but the thicker the wear layer the more durable the product. Our SPC flooring is available in two different wear layer thicknesses:

0.30mm – ZEEZOO (Plank / Herringbone & Tile)

Classed as a residential quality our 0.30mm wear layer floors are suitable for heavy domestic and light commercial.

0.50mm – CUBE

A 0.55mm wear layer is classified as general commercial quality, which means it is extra heavy domestic. Our 0.55mm wear layer SPC comes with a lifetime guarantee in residential locations.

3. Decor Layer

this is the film print, which gives the product its design feature. At J2 Flooring, we choose the most natural looking designs to ensure your floor is as authentic as possible.

4. Ultra Stable SPC Rigid Core Layer

This is the rigid core layer, which is the combination of stone and polymers formulated to give the very best and stable product.

Our products use the well known Uniclic locking system which is engineered within the core to provide a simple and DIY friendly installation method.

5. Pre-Attached Underlay

All J2 SPC flooring products come with a pre-attached sound reduction underlay. This speeds up installation and also saves money.

The underlay provided is the only underlay you should use under SPC flooring, otherwise additional compression from extra underlay can cause the product to break.

It is important to make clear upfront that SPC is a type of LVT flooring. As for which is better, it really depends on your needs.

Traditional 100% vinyl LVT is softer underfoot, suitable for areas of high temperatures, and offers a more permanent solution than SPC.

SPC is a floating floor and for that reason can be installed quickly and easily with minimal preparation. Having said that, it does require a smooth, level subfloor.

As an SPC floor is not mechanically fixed, it is slightly more prone to expansion and contraction than glue down LVT. But SPC flooring is quieter, reducing noise by up to 18dB.

Both options provide a durable, stable flooring solution you will love. The choice is yours!