SPC Floors? What to Skip & What to Look For Before Buying. No Buyer's remorse.

Описание: Choosing SPC flooring?
This video is part of my “What REALLY Matters” series — where we go beyond marketing specs and talk about what actually matters in real homes and real installations.
I’m Andrew, a flooring contractor based in Southern California. In this video, I break down SPC flooring from a practical, installer’s perspective, focusing on the details that often get overlooked but make a big difference long-term.
In this video, we cover:
Wear layers & ceramic bead coatings — what they really do (and what they don’t)
Total thickness vs. locking system strength
Tongue thickness and why I measured it myself
Core composition: PVC vs. stone powder ratios
Temperature expansion and sunlight sensitivity
Subfloor flatness requirements (and why SPC is unforgiving)
Stairnoses and matching moldings — before you buy
Chemical safety, plasticizers, and recycled PVC
Warranties & installation guidelines — what’s not covered
My honest take after installing and living with SPC
I also physically measure multiple samples on camera to show why overall thickness alone doesn’t tell the whole story — some thicker boards still have weaker locking systems.
This isn’t about saying SPC is “good” or “bad.”
It’s about helping you make the right choice for your space, based on real-world experience — not just spec sheets.
If you’re comparing SPC to laminate, or deciding where SPC does and doesn’t make sense, this video is for you.
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Let me know your questions in the comments — especially if you want future videos comparing SPC vs. laminate, or installer mistakes to avoid.