Source SPC and LVP flooring from China

SPC, WPC and LVT: name the construction

RFCI describes SPC as a solid polymer core and WPC as an expanded polymer core. Both are rigid-core constructions. Flexible LVT is a separate construction to specify. Ask for the core and layer drawing rather than relying on a product abbreviation or a “waterproof” claim.

Model and core

Model/SKU, factory legal name, core construction, density and a section drawing.

Separate SPC, WPC and flexible LVT quotes. Ask the seller to explain any difference between its name, the factory and the report holder.

Dimensions and wear layer

Plank length and width; total, core, wear-layer and attached-pad thicknesses; tolerances and measurement methods.

Write each thickness separately. A total thickness that includes the pad does not tell you the wear-layer thickness.

Locking joint and pad

Joint profile, named locking system, evidence of the right to use it where claimed, and pad material and thickness.

Assemble sample joints. Agree checks for joint fit and damage, and obtain installation limits for the quoted construction.

Reports for your destination

Complete reports with lab, report number, date, test method and edition, sample identity, results and scope.

Match the tested construction, thickness and pad to the quoted model. Ask the issuer to resolve a mismatch; a cover page or logo is insufficient.

Approved sample and production batch

Signed sample ID, décor and gloss reference, order specification, batch labels and an inspection plan.

Keep reference samples with buyer and factory. Agree sampling, methods and acceptance limits before production; record results for the shipment batch.

Order and packing

MOQ per décor, sample cost, lead time, Incoterm with named place, planks and area per carton, carton dimensions and weights.

Get these in writing for this order. Use actual packed dimensions in the CBM calculator; agree defect handling and replacement terms before payment.

Check the report against the destination and use

For a FloorScore claim, use the SCS product lookup and match the current listing to the product offered. FloorScore covers VOC emissions; it does not establish wear or locking-joint performance. SCS also has a private-label assessment for use of its FloorScore name and logo under your brand. Confirm coverage before approving carton artwork.

ASTM F3261 is a specification for resilient flooring with a rigid polymeric core. If your project calls for it, request the test report and edition, then compare the tested model and results with the order. Naming an ASTM standard on a quote does not demonstrate that the product passed it.

For Great Britain, start with the government's construction-products guidance and establish which standard and marking route apply to this product. Ask for the relevant Declaration of Performance and supporting evidence. Great Britain and Northern Ireland have separate guidance. Do not treat a US emissions listing as approval for another market.

Use the destination table below to start your checks. Give the importer or project specifier the intended use, installation method and exact construction so they can identify the required fire, emissions, slip or acoustic evidence. An acoustic report must describe the tested floor assembly; ask whether it matches your proposed installation.

Calculate CBM from the supplier's packed dimensions.

Send your flooring spec and reports

• SPC rigid-core click plank

  • Total thickness and wear layer
  • Core recipe in writing
  • Click system by name, with its license
  • Attached pad: IXPE or EVA

• WPC rigid-core plank

  • Expanded core construction and density on the data sheet
  • Pad, décor and intended use matched to the quoted model

• Flexible LVT

  • State whether glue-down or another installation method is specified
  • Keep quotes separate from rigid-core SPC and WPC

• Private-label flooring

  • Your cartons, with SKU, lot, décor and country of origin on each label
  • Planks per carton and pallet plan

1. 1 Send your RFQ Product, spec or drawings, quantity and delivery address, or a Chinese quote you already hold.
2. 2 Approve one landed quote We shortlist factories, get samples, check certificates against your market and price import duty in. One price delivered to your site, with a date for each stage.
3. 3 We deliver to your site Production follow-up, inspection before shipment, ocean freight, customs clearance and delivery, run by the same team.

How do you check the wear layer?

Specify the wear-layer thickness separately from total plank and pad thickness. Agree the measurement method and tolerance before ordering. Record results from production samples against the model and batch, and resolve differences from the signed specification before shipment.

What is the difference between SPC and WPC flooring?

RFCI distinguishes a solid polymer core (SPC) from an expanded polymer core (WPC). Ask for the actual core construction and model data sheet. Neither abbreviation alone establishes the wear layer, locking performance or suitability for your project.

Does FloorScore prove that SPC flooring meets every requirement?

No. FloorScore addresses indoor air quality through VOC emissions assessment. Check the current SCS listing and its product scope. Obtain separate evidence for the performance and destination requirements in your project specification.

Which certificates do spc and lvp flooring need in my country?

The table on this page lists the rules we have sourced for each market, with the regulator’s page and the date we checked it. Your code official, importer or notified body has the final say. Name your market in the RFQ and we check the factory’s documents against it.

What import duty will I pay?

It depends on the commodity code and the country of import. This page shows the US and UK rates from their official tariff data. For any other country we work out the duty for your order and put it in the quote.

What is the minimum order?

Each factory sets its own minimum, usually per item, color or finish. Put your quantity in the RFQ and we quote only factories that will take it.