Flooring Knowledge & Buying Guides
Practical guides for distributors, importers, and contractors sourcing flooring from China. Learn how to compare products, read specifications, understand certifications, and run a smooth OEM/ODM project.
Buying Guide
SPC vs. Laminate Flooring: Which Is Better for Your Project?
A side-by-side comparison of SPC and laminate flooring on waterproof performance, durability, installation, and budget - to help distributors and contractors pick the right product for each job.
SPC vs. LVT vs. WPC Flooring: Key Differences Explained
SPC, LVT, and WPC look identical in photos but differ in core composition, stability, price, and best-use cases. This guide explains which rigid-core product fits which project and market.
SPC Flooring Price Guide: What Determines Wholesale Cost per m²
Why do SPC quotes range from USD 5 to 10 per m²? This guide breaks down how thickness, wear layer, raw materials, and order terms shape factory pricing - and how to compare quotes correctly.
SPC Flooring for Hotels & Commercial Projects: Specification Guide
How to specify SPC flooring for hotels, retail, offices, and clinics: the exact thickness, wear layer, slip rating, acoustic, and fire specs that pass tender requirements - with install sequencing for renovation projects.
Flooring for Humid & Tropical Climates: What Survives and What Fails
Which flooring types survive tropical humidity, monsoons, and coastal salt air - and which swell, cup, or grow mold within a year. Spec guidance for Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Gulf, and coastal projects.
Technical
SPC Flooring Thickness Guide: 3.5mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm Explained
Understand SPC thickness options from 3.5mm to 8mm - what each thickness means for durability, comfort, sound, and cost, and which to specify for residential vs. commercial projects.
Wear Layer Explained: 0.3mm vs 0.5mm vs 0.55mm in SPC Flooring
The wear layer is the single most important specification in SPC flooring. Learn what 0.3mm, 0.5mm, and 0.55mm mean in real-world performance and how to choose correctly.
Laminate AC Ratings Explained: AC3 vs AC4 vs AC5
What AC3, AC4, and AC5 abrasion classes actually mean in years of use, which class fits homes, offices, and retail, and how the Taber test behind the rating works - plus how to spot fake AC claims.
Business
OEM & ODM Flooring: How to Build Your Own Brand with a Chinese Factory
A practical guide for distributors and brand owners on OEM and ODM flooring production in China - from design selection and mold customization to packaging, MOQs, and quality control.
How to Import Flooring from China: Complete Importer's Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough of importing SPC or laminate flooring from China: supplier verification, Incoterms, containers and volumes, payment safety, customs documents, and total landed cost.
Installation
Professional Flooring Installation: 10 Tips for Perfect Results
Whether you are an installer, contractor, or DIY homeowner, these 10 installation tips from our factory team will help you achieve a flawless, long-lasting floor.
SPC Flooring Maintenance & Cleaning Guide: Keep It New for 20 Years
The complete care routine for SPC floors: daily and weekly cleaning, the products that are safe vs forbidden, how to remove scratches and scuffs, protecting the surface from furniture and sun, and what voids the warranty.
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