Both SPC click vinyl and glue-down LVT can be suitable for underfloor heating. Glue-down vinyl generally transfers heat more easily thanks to its low thickness and direct contact with the subfloor. Check the technical data sheet, total thermal resistance and permitted floor temperature for your chosen floor. Always follow the installation instructions and heating start-up protocol.
SPC stands for Stone Polymer Composite: a rigid core made from mineral components and polymers. This core gives the vinyl planks their strength and dimensional stability. The planks have a click-lock connection and are installed as a floating floor. SPC also requires a flat, stable subfloor and the specified expansion gaps.
Our vinyl floors combine a natural wood or stone look with an easy-care surface. SPC click vinyl is installed as a floating floor and has an integrated underlay. Glue-down LVT is fully bonded to the subfloor and has a low thickness of 2.5 mm. Depending on the collection, plank, herringbone, chevron and tile formats are available. Consult the technical data sheet for the properties of your chosen floor.
SPC click vinyl has a rigid stone-composite core and a click-lock connection. It is installed as a floating floor without being bonded to the subfloor. Our SPC floors have an integrated underlay.
Glue-down LVT is flexible and fully bonded to a carefully prepared, smooth subfloor. Our glue-down vinyl is 2.5 mm thick, making it useful where installation height is limited. Allow for any levelling compound and adhesive as well.
SPC is convenient for a straightforward floating installation. Glue-down LVT offers a low thickness and direct contact with the subfloor, which helps heat transfer. The best choice depends on your subfloor, available height and how the room will be used.
Both types require a dry, sound, clean and sufficiently flat subfloor. Glue-down LVT also needs a very smooth surface, because joints and irregularities may show through. Levelling is therefore often necessary. SPC click vinyl can bridge minor local irregularities more easily, but it is not a solution for an uneven or unstable subfloor. Have moisture levels and flatness checked beforehand in accordance with the product instructions.
Remove dust and grit regularly with a soft brush or a suitable vacuum attachment. Clean with a well-wrung mop and a cleaning product intended for vinyl flooring. Avoid abrasive products, and use a steam cleaner only if the manufacturer allows it. Fit suitable furniture pads, use a vinyl-compatible doormat and lift heavy furniture rather than dragging it. No vinyl floor is completely scratch-proof.
Vinyl resists water well, making it an attractive choice for kitchens and, depending on the product and installation method, bathrooms. Water-resistant flooring material does not automatically make the entire floor construction watertight. Edges, junctions and pipe openings require an appropriate finish. Check the instructions for wet areas; do not install vinyl in a shower area unless the complete system is expressly approved for that use.
Yes, provided the tiles are firmly bonded and the subfloor is dry, stable and sufficiently flat. Check grout joints and height differences beforehand. For glue-down LVT, joints and irregularities generally need to be smoothed so they do not show through. SPC click vinyl may also require preparation or levelling. Allow for doors, transitions and the total installation height, and follow the instructions for your chosen floor.
Our SPC click vinyl floors have an integrated underlay. Add a separate underlay only if the installation instructions expressly allow it: an underlay that is too soft can place excessive stress on the click-lock joints. Glue-down LVT is bonded directly to the prepared subfloor without a loose underlay. Any moisture barrier or other subfloor treatment must be assessed separately in accordance with the technical instructions.