15/05/2022
If you decide to renovate your place with a wood effect floor without the hassle of demolition, there are two types of materials you should consider; SPC and HDF (laminate) flooring.
Both materials are easy to install, have a good wood grain effect and are available in the UAE market in a wide variety of colors.But to know which of them is more suitable, here are some tips to help you:
- SPC is 100% water proof, so besides dry areas, it can be used in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens, while HDF is preferred only in dry areas
- Thickness of SPC starts from 4mm to 8mm, while HDF usually starts from 8mm to 12mm+, which affects the difference in levels between rooms
- SPC has a harder core than HDF, which helps in sustaining heavier foot traffic
- Despite the availability of both materials in different qualities to suit all budgets, if the high quality of both is compared, SPC is slightly more costly than HDF
