1. Material Composition

SPC flooring is mainly made of stone powder and polymer resin (such as PVC) pressed at high temperatures. Its core layer is a mixture of high-density stone powder and thermoplastic polymer materials, which gives the flooring excellent wear resistance and waterproof properties. Traditional flooring is mainly divided into solid wood flooring and composite flooring. Solid wood flooring is entirely made from natural wood, free of glue, making it environmentally friendly and healthy; composite flooring is usually made from high-density fiberboard or other substrates mixed with glue, which may have higher formaldehyde content.

2. Environmental Protection

SPC flooring does not add harmful substances such as formaldehyde during production, making it a truly green and environmentally friendly material that meets national environmental protection standards, providing users with a healthier and greener indoor environment. In contrast, while solid wood flooring has excellent environmental performance, composite flooring's environmental protection is relatively poor, especially those that use a lot of glue, which may release formaldehyde. Additionally, SPC flooring can be recycled and reused, meeting sustainable development requirements, while traditional flooring consumes significant forest resources, which is detrimental to ecological protection.

3. Physical Properties

SPC flooring has characteristics such as waterproofing, moisture resistance, insect prevention, high fire resistance (fire rating B1 level, second only to stone), wear resistance (wear rating T level), slip resistance (more slip-resistant when wet), and will not crack or deform or expand/contract with heat changes. These excellent physical properties make SPC flooring particularly suitable for humid environments like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Traditional flooring, especially solid wood floors, has poor moisture resistance and can easily deform due to humidity requiring regular maintenance. Composite floors have improved some shortcomings of solid wood floors but still face issues like lack of waterproofing and easy warping.

4. Installation and Construction

The installation of SPC flooring is simple and quick; it typically uses a locking design that does not require glue or other adhesives and can be directly laid over existing floors without removing old ones, greatly saving installation time and costs. In contrast, the installation of solid wood floors is relatively complex with higher technical requirements often needing joists or complicated floor treatments. The installation of composite floors is relatively simple but still requires certain professional skills and tools.

5. Price and Use

The price of SPC flooring is relatively low, generally below 200 yuan per square meter; it is suitable for various occasions especially in humid environments where floor performance requirements are high. Solid wood floors are more expensive at generally above 250 yuan per square meter primarily used for high-end renovations; composite floors are moderately priced but may be restricted due to environmental issues. In terms of usage, SPC flooring has gradually become the preferred material for commercial spaces, public places, and home renovations due to its excellent performance and environmental features while traditional floors are more commonly used in high-end residential projects like villas.

6. Other Features

SPC flooring surfaces come in various treatments (such as embossed patterns, hand-scraped textures, matching patterns, mirror finishes), with beautiful diverse colors that allow seamless splicing construction to meet different consumer needs for decoration effects. At the same time, SPC flooring also has excellent thermal insulation properties and comfortable foot feel (though slightly harder compared to solid wood), ensuring users do not feel fatigued when standing or walking for long periods. Traditional floors especially solid wood ones have naturally elegant textures with comfortable foot feel characteristics making them one of the best options among floor decoration materials; additionally due to their natural resource attributes they also have appreciation potential.

There are significant differences between SPC flooring and traditional flooring in multiple aspects. When choosing between them consumers should consider specific renovation needs budgetary constraints as well as usage environments comprehensively. Whether pursuing environmentally friendly health durable easy-to-maintain SPC floors or favoring the natural beauty comfortable foot feel of solid wood floors each has its advantages suitable scenarios The final choice should be based on personal preferences actual needs ensuring the selection of the most suitable floor product.