hi, i wanna ask for the opinion about SPC flooring. is it recommended? what is the normal thickness of SPC should i go? the contractor recommends 3.7mm with underlay 1mm.

SPC Flooring
Strength:-
i. Water resistant
i. Compared to laminate flooring - Water resistant
ii. Compared to luxury vinyl plank (e.g. Allure Flooring) - Allure flooring is better in terms of water as vinyl is water proof

ii. Dent resistant compared to wood as SPC = stone plastic composite
iii. Thermite-proof (stone and plastic)

Weakness:
i. Malaysia market has a lot of cheap low quality 4mm SPC with no attached underlayment. (Made from China e.g. RM4-6 per sqft)

ii. Feels quite hard compared to wood. It feels almost the same hardness as ceramic tiles.

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How do you consider one as low quality?
i. Not Virgin material (can google)
ii. SPC composition (Stone more than plastic), very stiff, if bend then pecah; higher quality ones are more flexible
iii. body thickness: 4mm is the thinnest (3.7mm i would avoid this at all cost). I would go for 5mm at least.
iv. Wear layer thickness: 0.3mm is the thinnest; i would go for 0.5mm.
v. Lack of UV layer (e.g. near window or door, color fade easily)
vi. The click and lock easy pecah if you use your finger to bend
vii. Wood pattern lacks variant, repeats a lot

As for underlay (PE foam), normally 4mm body, they wont use >1mm thickness underlay because the body is thin, any uneven surface, the click will break easily. If 5mm, possible to use 2mm thickness underlay. If you want better, can go for EVA foam.
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Brands in malaysia
i. China SPC with no brand/ Protex (I would avoid these, most likely your contractor is supplying you this to save cost)
ii. Teraflor/ Genflor (Malaysia brand i think)
iii. Shaw Contract (US Brand)
iv. Aqua SPC

I would advise you to google and visit SPC suppliers nearby your area, touch and feel the SPC samples, then make a decision.

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I also go for one, very nervous. Pay only deposit before start progress. Spc 4mm from ezy floor. They need to trim my doors because of the space in between. Underlay which i do not how thick.



Which colour do you think the best?

This post has been edited by ikram_p: Sep 25 2020, 06:19 PM

sorry to bring up old topic, in your opinion, is Aqua SPC good?

What is the difference between spc and vinyl flooring?

SPC is thicker, more stain and scratch resistant and more comfortable to walk on compared to vinyl

Go for WPC. It feels more natural when you step your foot on it.
And go for 8mm WPC, it's very good for heavy traffic area such as dining hall and living hall.

It's water proof and termite proof too.

spc not wood, so can kena water. My showroom using it 1 year++ d, so far so good. i got it from Nii Flooring

ck 012-8832362 price reasonable and fast response. previously surveyed he was the cheapest for the spec provided la, now tak tau so better check also

This post has been edited by zheilwane: Jan 31 2021, 06:29 PM

Any shop recommendations? I dun mind either SPC or WPC, just looking for honest and good workmanship

Where you lives?

USJ, Subang Jaya

Oh, too far.

More and more of these SPC have issues. As a flooring seller myself, please check the background of your company and whether they are experienced / sourced the good factories or not. We sell SPC too.

We have received more than 15 enquiries of fixing other brand SPC products until date.

Hello, we ourselves are a 22 year old running flooring company, let us explain to you the types of flooring in the simplest way possible


Laminate Flooring
- 8mm to 12mm
- Made out of high density fibreboard (HDF)
- LAYERS: Melamin Resin (protective coating) > Printing Decor > HDF Core > Back Layer
- Locking System
- water & termite resistant (not proof)
- design is printing, repeated every 4-5 patterns
- installed priced range (exclude skirting) RM 4+ to RM 8+

Vinyl Gluedown
- 1.5mm to 3mm
- Made out of RECYCLED VINYL
- LAYERS: protective wear layer (usually 0.1mm to 0.3mm) > Printing Decor > Recycled Vinyl Core
- Gluedown System
- water & termite proof
- design is printing, repeated every 4-5 patterns
- installed priced range (exclude skirting) RM 4+ to RM 6+

Vinyl Locking
- 4mm to 5mm
- made out of VIRGIN VINYL
- LAYERS: protective wear layer (usually 0.3mm to 0.5mm) > Printing Decor > Virgin Vinyl Core
- Locking System
- water & termite proof
- design is printing, repeated every 4-5 patterns
- installed priced range (exclude skirting) RM 7+ to RM 10+

SPC Locking
- 4mm to 6mm
- made out of VIRGIN VINYL or RECYCLED VINYL + STONE COMPOSITE (SPC)
- LAYERS: protective wear layer (usually 0.3mm to 0.5mm) > Printing Decor > SPC Core > IXPE (Optional)
- Locking System
- water & termite proof
- design is printing, repeated every 4-5 patterns
- installed priced range (exclude skirting) RM 6+ to RM 9+

WPC Locking
- 5mm to 7mm
- made out of VIRGIN VINYL + WOOD COMPOSITE (WPC)
- LAYERS: protective wear layer (usually 0.3mm to 0.5mm) > Printing Decor > WPC Core
- Locking System
- High water & termite resistant (many sell as water/termiteproof)
- design is printing, repeated every 4-5 patterns
- installed priced range (exclude skirting) RM 7+ to RM 10+

This post has been edited by Andy Loh: Feb 10 2022, 09:33 AM

Quality wise:

Vinyl Locking (4mm-5mm) > SPC Locking > WPC Locking > Laminate Flooring > Vinyl Gluedown


In my opinion, based on durability, feeling of the flooring etc.
Generally the thicker the better if you're comparing apple to apple, lets say 5mm SPC is better than 4mm SPC.

Hi, may I know what are those issues?

SPC floor or porcelain tile better for living room ( double storey)?
Quality wise and pet friendly

Any spc user can give feedback?thx

Hi all, would like to ask this silly question. Im planning to do flooring for my new house but wondering whether i should do flooring first then carpentry (eg build in wardrobe)? Or carpentry first then flooring?

I have checked with different supplier, some said carpentry first, and some said wardrobe first. 😅 kindly advise

i would say flooring first.

There are so many brands in the market nowdays. How do we know which brand of SPC are the good quality ones?