North American Modern Apartment Complex: 4.0mm Click-Lock SPC Flooring Project
This rigid core SPC flooring solution was selected for a modern multi-family apartment complex in North America. The product combines a waterproof rigid vinyl core, a 0.30mm wear layer and a glueless click-lock installation system for efficient residential and project installation.
According to the supplied technical parameter sheet, the flooring has been evaluated for dimensional stability, residual indentation, interlayer bonding, flexibility, castor-chair resistance, wear resistance, slip resistance and fire performance.
Project Overview
- Project Name: North American Modern Apartment Complex
- Application: Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, entryways and corridors
- Product Type: Rigid Core SPC Flooring
- Overall Thickness: 4.0mm
- Wear Layer Thickness: 0.30mm
- Installation Method: Glueless click-lock installation
- Surface Finish: Durable UV urethane finish
- Water Resistance: Waterproof rigid vinyl flooring structure
- Slip Resistance: R9 according to DIN 51130
- Performance Classification: Class 23 / 34 / 43 according to EN 685
Technical Parameters
| Characteristic | Test Method | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Product Dimensions and Construction | ||
| Product Dimensions | EN 427 | Not specified in the supplied sheet |
| Overall Thickness | EN 428 | 4.0mm |
| Wear Layer Thickness | EN 429 | 0.30mm |
| Structural and Mechanical Performance | ||
| Peeling Strength of Layers | EN 431 | Pass |
| Shear Force of Layers | EN 432 | Good |
| Residual Indentation after Static Load | EN 433 | Mean value: 0.01mm |
| Dimensional Stability | EN 434 |
Shrinkage: 0.002% Curling: 0.2mm |
| Flexibility on a 10mm Mandrel | EN 435 | No damage |
| Castor Chair Resistance | EN 425 | No disturbance and no delamination |
| Wear Resistance | EN 660 | Pass |
| Surface and Chemical Performance | ||
| Resistance to Chemicals | EN 423 | Classified; specific grade not stated |
| Color Fastness to Light | ISO 105-B02 | ≥ Grade 6 |
| Safety, Fire and Usage Classification | ||
| Toxic Element Testing | EN 71-3 | Complies |
| Resistance to Fire | ASTM E84-03 | NFPA Class B |
| Slip Resistance | DIN 51130 | R9 |
| Performance Classification | EN 685 | Class 23 / 34 / 43 |
| Additional Compliance Testing | ||
| PVC Floor Tile Performance and B1 Fire Performance Testing |
GB/T 4085 GB 8624 |
Pass |
| PVC Floor Tile Material and Flame-Retardant Performance Testing | CNS 8907 | Pass |
Why This SPC Flooring Was Chosen
- Stable Rigid-Core Construction: The dimensional stability test reports shrinkage of 0.002% and curling of 0.2mm, supporting a stable finished floor after installation.
- Low Residual Indentation: The mean residual indentation result is 0.01mm, helping reduce visible marks caused by furniture and other static loads.
- Reliable Interlayer Bonding: The flooring passed the layer-peeling test and achieved a “Good” result in the interlayer shear-force test.
- Castor Chair Compatibility: The castor-chair test recorded no disturbance and no delamination, making the product suitable for apartments, offices and other regularly furnished spaces.
- Wear and Light Resistance: The product passed the EN 660 wear-resistance test and achieved a light-fastness result of at least Grade 6.
- Controlled Slip Performance: The flooring is rated R9 according to DIN 51130.
- Rapid Glueless Installation: The click-lock structure allows installation without applying adhesive across the full subfloor, helping reduce installation time and labor requirements.
- Waterproof Flooring Structure: The rigid vinyl construction is suitable for kitchens, entryways and other indoor areas where occasional water exposure may occur.
- Durable Surface Finish: The UV urethane finish helps protect the decorative surface from routine wear, staining and daily cleaning.
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