SPC Flooring Riyadh — Rigid Core Vinyl Planks, Supplied and Fitted

Usually not. The bonded pad is designed to work alone; thick foam underneath lets planks flex underfoot, straining the click joints until they crack. What is sometimes required is a thin polythene damp barrier over a concrete screed, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions and what we find on site.

We don’t recommend screwing anything heavy through a floating floor: it pins the floor, which then buckles elsewhere. Usually cabinets go in first and the planks run up to them with a small gap behind the kickboard, or the island is fixed to the original floor and the SPC is cut around it.

There is no single right number, but a thicker core generally hides grout lines better and sounds less hollow. The core, the wear layer and the lock quality matter more than total thickness. We also measure clearance under your doors, as a thicker plank may mean trimming some.

The stone core is steadier than flexible vinyl, but direct summer sun through glass heats the surface a lot and can cause fading or joint movement over time. We leave the full expansion gap and recommend blinds or film on sun-facing glazing.

Planks can be unclicked, which is handy for swapping a damaged board near a wall. Moving a whole floor is less certain: some tongues get damaged when released and room sizes rarely match. If you rent and are considering it, tell us upfront so we plan the cuts accordingly.

Both click together and imitate timber, but laminate’s wood-fibre core swells if it soaks up water, while SPC’s stone core ignores moisture. Laminate can feel slightly warmer and is often tougher against scratches; SPC is the safer bet for kitchens and entrances. See our laminate flooring page.

Sweep or vacuum daily, then use a well-wrung mop with a neutral cleaner. The surface doesn’t mind water, but puddles left at joints and along walls can seep down to the screed. Skip steam mops: concentrated heat can weaken the wear layer and bonded pad.