WPC Flooring stands for wood plastic composite vinyl flooring. WPC is an engineered luxury vinyl that combines wood and stabilizers to create an extremely durable core. WPC floor product is manufactured with a wood-plastic composite backing instead of a solid PVC backing. The engineered backing combines recycled wood pulp and plastic composites to form a bond of strength and stability. WPC floor is thicker than your traditional vinyl, so you’ll have a similar feel to a laminate. The easy maintenance is one of the best perks of WPC flooring! Cleaning and maintaining a WPC flooring only takes regular sweeping, occasional mopping and spot cleaning. Just like a standard vinyl floor, WPC flooring is waterproof and will not be damaged in the event of a spill or moisture. WPC flooring is a plank system with a glue-less locking system similar to a laminate installation.Wpc is not needing an underlayment for installation. WPC floors is 100% waterproof. There will be no swelling of planks or damage if exposed to spills and moisture. There is also limited movement with temperature changes.
An SPC vinyl has several main layers:
Wear Layer
The wear layer is the top coating on the vinyl floor that is transparent. This adds scratch and stain resistance to the vinyl plank.
Vinyl Top Coat
Each WPC vinyl floor has a thin layer of vinyl adhered to the core.
Decorative Print
The decorative print layer is the design of the flooring.
WPC Core
The WPC core is made by combining wood pulp, plasticizers and foaming agents to create a sturdy, waterproof core that is stable, yet comfortable under foot.