1. What Are SPV(SPC) and WPC Flooring?
1.1 What is SPV(SPC) Flooring?
SPV(SPC) flooring is the most widely used flooring for prefab buildings. It is made of natural stone powder and safe PVC plastic. No glue is used in production, so it is 100% safe for people.
It has 5 main layers, each with a clear job:
- UV Wear Layer (0.3-0.7mm)The top protective layer. It stops scratches, dirt, and sun damage. Good quality products can resist 6000-15000 turns of wear, for a long service life.
- Decor Film LayerIt has clear wood, stone, or carpet patterns, to match all your decoration styles.
- SPC Core Layer (4-8mm)The main body of the flooring. Made of 70-80% stone powder and PVC, it is super hard, stable, and 100% waterproof.
- IXPE Silent Layer (1-1.5mm)The soft back layer. It cuts walking noise by 15-20dB, and makes your steps more comfortable.
- Moisture-proof Bottom LayerIt blocks wet from the ground, and protects the flooring from damage.
1.2 What is WPC Flooring?
WPC flooring is a soft, comfortable flooring for high-end living spaces. It is made of wood/bamboo powder and safe PVC, with a foaming process. It feels like real wood, but is more durable.
It has 4 main layers:
- UV Wear LayerTop protective layer, stops scratches and dirt, easy to clean.
- Decor Pattern LayerClear real wood patterns, looks and feels like natural wood.
- WPC Foam Core Layer (8-12mm)The main body. It has a soft, elastic foam structure, giving you a warm, comfortable step feeling and better sound insulation.
- Silent Buffer LayerExtra soft layer, reduces more noise, makes walking more comfortable.
2. How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Prefab Building?
We match the flooring to your prefab building types, super easy to follow:
2.1 For Temporary Site Buildings
(Container houses, fast-assembly boxes, folding boxes, mobile toilets)
Your main needs: Low cost, waterproof, wear-resistant, easy to install, can be moved many times
Best Choice: 4-6mm standard SPV(SPC) flooring
Why it fits:
Super stable, no damage when you move the container house
100% waterproof and mold-proof, perfect for mobile toilets and worker dormitories
Anti-scratch, stands up to high traffic on construction sites
Lock design, fast to install in factory or on site
Low cost, saves your budget
2.2 For Tourism & Hospitality Buildings
(Expandable containers, apple cabins, space capsules, scenic homestays)
- Your main needs: Good looking, comfortable, quiet, durable, fits different environments
- Best Choice:
For high-end guest rooms (space capsules, apple cabins, luxury homestays): Choose 8-10mm WPC flooring. It gives a soft, warm step feeling and quiet environment, to improve your guest experience.
For high-traffic public areas (reception, shops, pop-up stores): Choose 6-8mm SPV(SPC) flooring. It is anti-scratch, easy to clean, and has many patterns to match your design.
2.3 For Permanent Living Buildings
(Light steel villas, rural houses, wellness residences)
- Your main needs: Safe, comfortable, fits floor heating, quiet, long service life
- Best Choice by Space:
Bedrooms, living rooms, study rooms: Choose WPC flooring. Soft step, quiet, feels like real wood, perfect for long-term living.
Kitchens, bathrooms, balconies: Choose SPV(SPC) flooring. 100% waterproof, no damage from water and wet, easy to clean.
With floor heating: Choose SPV(SPC) flooring. It transfers heat evenly, no deformation in high temperature, 100% safe.
2.4 For Industrial & Public Buildings
(Steel structure workshops, warehouses, industrial parks)
- Your main needs: High wear resistance, anti-heavy pressure, waterproof, low cost, easy to maintain
- Best Choice: 4-6mm engineering SPV(SPC) flooring
- Why it fits:
Super hard, no damage from heavy machines and forklifts
Waterproof, no problem with wet ground in workshops
Fast to install for large areas, easy to replace if damaged
Easy to clean, no extra maintenance cost
3. 2026 Industry Trends & Buying Tips
3.1 Latest Industry Trends
- Safer & Greener StandardThe new China national flooring standard (GB18580-2025) started on June 1, 2026. It has stricter rules for formaldehyde release (E0 grade: ≤0.050mg/m³). SPV(SPC) and WPC flooring are green materials that meet this standard, and are becoming more and more popular.
- Customized for Prefab BuildingsMore flooring factories make customized sizes for prefab houses. It can be pre-installed in the factory, to save your installation time on site.
- More Useful FunctionsNew flooring with anti-bacteria, anti-static, self-cleaning functions are coming out, to fit different special scenes.
- Fast Growing Global MarketChinese SPV(SPC) and WPC flooring are popular all over the world, because of good quality, low price, and fast delivery.
3.2 Key Tips for Buying (Avoid Pitfalls)
- Safety FirstChoose products with full test reports and green material certificates. Make sure it has no formaldehyde and harmful materials. Do not buy cheap products made of recycled waste material.
- Check the Wear LayerFor home/homestay use: wear layer thickness ≥0.3mm. For high-traffic engineering use: wear layer thickness ≥0.5mm. A thin wear layer will be damaged very fast.
- Check the Core LayerGood SPV(SPC) core layer is dense, no impurities, not easy to break. Good WPC core layer has even foam, good elasticity. A bad core layer will deform or break easily.
- Choose by Your Real SceneDo not buy blindly. For movable container houses, choose stable SPV(SPC) flooring. For long-term living villas, choose comfortable WPC flooring.
- Check the Lock and AccessoriesChoose products with a good lock design, and a full set of accessories (moisture-proof film, edge strips). A bad lock will cause arching, cracking, or water leakage.
