Purchase And Installation Guide: Quality Identification And Construction Tips For SPC Flooring

The core of the quality differences in SPC flooring lies in the base material formula, the thickness of the wear-resistant layer, and the production process. When purchasing, strict checks should be made in terms of appearance, thickness, wear-resistant layer, base material density, and environmental protection testing: 1. Appearance: High-quality flooring has clear and realistic surface textures (able to simulate wood grain, stone texture, carpet texture), without scratches, bubbles, color differences, with a gap of ≤ 0.1mm after splicing, and no height difference; 2. Thickness: For home decoration, choose 6-8mm, for commercial use, choose 8-10mm. The thicker the thickness, the better the stability and the more comfortable the foot feel. If too thin (< 5mm), it is prone to cracking and has a hollow feeling when stepped on; 3. Wear-resistant layer: For household use, choose 0.3mm (AC3 grade), for kitchens and bathrooms, choose 0.5mm (AC4 grade), for commercial spaces with heavy foot traffic, choose 0.7mm (AC5 grade). If the wear-resistant layer is too thin, it is prone to wear and has a short lifespan; 4. Base material density: High-quality base materials have a density of ≥ 2.0g/cm³, with a hard texture that is not easily broken when bent by hand, and low-quality base materials have a low density and are soft, prone to deformation; 5. Environmental protection testing: Request an SGS test report to confirm that the formaldehyde and heavy metal content comply with the ENF standard, without any odor. Installation and construction should follow four steps: base treatment, pre-assembly, installation, and edge finishing. Ensure the effect and stability: 1. Base treatment: The ground should be flat (height difference ≤ 2mm/㎡), dry, clean, without sharp debris, and the old tile floor should clean the oil stains in the gaps; 2. Pre-assembly: After unpacking, place it in the room for 24 hours to adapt to the environmental temperature, pre-assembly in the direction of the texture, adjust the color difference, and avoid batch differences; 3. Installation: Start from the corner, use "locking connection, no glue fixation", leave a 5-8mm expansion joint between the boards (at the wall corner, door frame), to prevent warping due to thermal expansion and contraction; 4. Edge treatment: Install PVC baseboard at the wall corner, use a molding at the door frame and passageway, to enhance the aesthetic appeal and stability. Daily maintenance is simple: No need to wax or polish, clean dust with a broom or vacuum cleaner, use a damp cloth to wipe stains, and for stubborn stains, use a neutral cleaner; Avoid sharp objects scraping, when moving heavy objects, pad with a soft cloth to prevent scratching the surface; Maintain indoor ventilation for a long time, avoid direct sunlight for a long time, to delay fading and aging, the normal service life can reach more than 20 years.