WPC vinyl flooring is a type of vinyl flooring that is made up of multiple layers, including a wear layer, a vinyl core, a printed design layer, and an underlayment. It is designed to mimic the look of hardwood flooring, but is more durable and moisture-resistant. Some of the pros and cons of WPC vinyl flooring include:
Pros:
- Highly durable and moisture-resistant
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Provides the look of hardwood without the cost or maintenance
- Can be installed over a variety of subfloors
- lighter and thicker than SPC, which makes it a little more DIY friendly installation
- the wood in the core tends to make the floor feel warmer than its SPC cousin, and the wood fibre in the core also tends to make the floor feel softer underfoot compared to SPC
- cork is often added into the overall WPC product, which adds even more to both the warmth and softer feel underfoot
Cons:
- May not look as authentic as real hardwood flooring
- May be (usually is) more expensive than other vinyl flooring options
- Could require professional installation
- its overall thickness is thicker than SPC. This is a Pro as it is easier to install, but it means there is less square feet in a box which means may mean the products ships less efficiently. This is a small con, it just means the landed cost can be higher per sqft
