SPC flooring is the newest form of flooring that is gaining popularity. It is a flooring type that is super-easy to maintain and installing it is not complicated!
Complete Installation Guide for SPC Flooring
People who want to install a reliable flooring into their homes, that is not only durable but has a beautiful look to it, Stone Polymer Composite – SPC flooring is the perfect option. It is made up of limestones and various stabilizers, and it is not only the trendiest option but is perfectly in your budget. Its comfort factor and the ease of maintenance makes it one of the most popularly chosen flooring type today!
Purchased SPC flooring? Don’t know how to install it correctly? Well, here is a complete guide to help you install your flooring with ease and utmost convenience!
Installation of SPC Flooring
SPC is a high-quality resilient flooring that has recently made its place in the market through its nonpareil quality and remarkable features. Along with ease of maintenance, the installation of this flooring is super-easy! Follow these simple steps and get started with the installation!
Step 1: Preparing for the Installation
Before you begin with the installation, thoroughly preparing for it is the first step. The tools that you need include; utility knife, measuring tape, cutting tools for cutting around irregularly shaped objects, baseboards, spacers, and transition moldings.
The next thing you need to do before installing the flooring, horizontally place the SPC in the area where you wish to install it. Make sure the temperature of the room stays within the range of 18ºC to 22ºC. It is a 48-hour acclimatization period. It is best not to remove the planks from the box during this time.
Step 2: Preparing the Subfloor
Preparing the subflooring is an essential step in the installation of the SPC flooring. The subfloor must be perfectly clean, dry, smooth, and 100-percent solid before you begin installing the SPC flooring planks. Ensure that the subfloor is flat and within a tolerance of 3mm. If the subfloor does not meet the conditions, it will prevent SPC from locking to it. If the subflooring is concrete, it requires to go through a curing period of 60 days. Applying a polyethylene, 0.6mm thick, is absolutely necessary when installing the SPC planks on a cemented subfloor.
Step 3: Installing the First Row
The right approach is to begin installing the planks from a corner. Place the planks in a manner that the tongue is away from the wall. The installation must proceed with the way. As the planks will expand and contract due to temperature fluctuations, make sure you leave a gap of 10mm. Use the transition moldings or baseboards to cover the expansion gap. While installing the first row, insert the tongue into the grooves for interlocking the short ends. The recommended angle is 15º. Line up sequential plank evenly on the short end and place the first row along the chosen wall. Ensure the expansion gap using spacers. The seams between planks are to be kept tightly, a clicking sign is an indication that the seam is tight. Do not forget to stagger the rows to prevent the short edge seams from forming a straight uniform line.
Step 4: Installing the Second Row
For the second row, start with measuring and marking the planks. Using a utility knife cut the plank. The first plank of the second row must interlock at a 15º angle. The next series of planks must interlock from the short end first so that is can easily slide into the longer side. The third row will start from the last plank of the second row.
You need to follow the same steps for installation of all the rows until the area is fully covered the super-durable SPC flooring!