Why SPC Vinyl Plank Flooring The Toughest, Most Stable Floor GC Flooring Can Stand Behind
In the vast and varied Canadian climate, flooring must be able to withstand everything: extreme temperature swings, high humidity, muddy boots, melting snow, and heavy daily traffic. For decades, finding a floor that offered the beauty of natural materials while being truly waterproof and dent-resistant was a compromise. That compromise ends with SPC Vinyl Plank Flooring.
Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring represents the leading edge of the resilient flooring industry. It is the definition of a high-quality, high-value product that GC Flooring, with over 30 years of expertise since 1995, can confidently champion and sell across all 10 provinces.
We only stock products we can stand behind, and the rigidity and performance of SPC make it a non-negotiable standard for modern Canadian life.
The Technical Anatomy of SPC: Built for Rigidity
SPC is often confused with traditional Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), but its internal structure makes it fundamentally superior, especially in terms of stability and resilience. The key difference lies in the core layer:
| Layer | Function |
| 1. UV/Wear Layer | A clear coating that protects the floor from scratches, dents, and wear. Its thickness (measured in mils) dictates the floor’s longevity. |
| 2. Decorative/Printed Film | The high-definition photo layer that gives the plank its realistic look—mimicking wood, stone, or ceramic tile. |
| 3. SPC Rigid Core | The dense, waterproof core made from a composite of powdered limestone and stabilizers. This layer provides the plank’s structure, rigidity, and stability. |
| 4. Attached Underlayment (Optional) | A pre-attached layer of foam or cork that provides enhanced sound absorption, comfort underfoot, and insulation. |
The ultra-dense SPC core is the game-changer. It ensures the plank remains dimensionally stable —it will not expand, contract, ripple, or swell, even when subjected to extreme temperature fluctuations or high moisture, a crucial factor in basements and homes from Halifax to Victoria.
Why SPC is the Superior Choice for All 10 Provinces
SPC’s technical construction translates directly into major benefits for homeowners and businesses:
- 100% Waterproof Integrity: Unlike laminate or even engineered wood, SPC is completely waterproof from the core up. This makes it an ideal choice for high-moisture areas—kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and mudrooms—where tracked-in snow or spills are a daily reality.
- Unmatched Durability and Dent Resistance: The limestone composite core makes SPC extremely resistant to dents and dings from heavy furniture, dropped objects, or high heels. This makes it the toughest vinyl option on the market, perfect for busy family homes in Calgary or high-traffic commercial spaces in Toronto.
- Hides Subfloor Imperfections: Thanks to its rigidity, SPC can be floated over many existing subfloors with minor imperfections, including older tile, minimizing the need for extensive (and costly) subfloor preparation during renovation.
- Low Maintenance: The dense, non-porous wear layer is highly stain-resistant. Simple sweeping and occasional damp mopping are all that’s required to maintain its high-value aesthetic for decades, freeing up valuable time for Canadian families.
GC Flooring Offers Luxury Vinyl Flooring that’s Quality Sourced & Priced for You
At GC Flooring, we are constantly anticipating what our customers want—floors that look like expensive hardwood but deliver superior, worry-free performance. Our commitment to high-value flooring means we strictly curate our SPC collections, focusing on thicker wear layers and realistic Embossed-in-Register (EIR) textures that truly mimic natural materials.
By buying in bulk for our national distribution across all 10 provinces, we secure the most technologically advanced SPC products at prices that allow us to provide exceptional value.
Since 1995, we have added to the value of family homes and businesses with superior quality floor coverings that not only meet individual needs and budgets but also reflect unique tastes, all starting with a core belief: we only sell products we can stand behind.
Call or visit GC Flooring (Giant Commercial Flooring) in Ottawa, Ontario. We service all of Canada’s 10 provinces with the high-value, high-quality SPC flooring you can trust.