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LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is a flexible, multi-layered PVC product that is typically glued down (dryback) or fitted via flexible click profiles. It provides superior acoustic quietness and soft underfoot ergonomics, making it ideal for high-traffic healthcare and hospitality environments. SPC (Stone Plastic Composite) features a ultra-rigid core composed of limestone powder and PVC (approx. 70:30 ratio). SPC offers complete waterproofing, extreme indentation resistance, and dimensional stability over large temperature variations, installing as a floating click floor over existing hard subfloors with minimal preparation.

The wear layer thickness (measured in millimeters or mil) directly determines abrasive life expectancy. A 0.3mm (12mil) wear layer is engineered for light commercial or residential applications, carrying a typical 10-15 year warranty. A 0.5mm (20mil) wear layer is standard for heavy commercial spaces (offices, schools, retail shops), guaranteeing 15-20 years of durability. Premium 0.7mm (28mil) wear layers are specified for extreme traffic zones (airport terminals, hospital main corridors), engineered to withstand heavy rolling loads and constant abrasive foot traffic for 25+ years.

Because flexible glue-down LVT conforms to the underlying subfloor, any micro-imperfection, crack, or debris will "telegraph" through to the surface over time. Subfloors must comply with ASTM F710 standards: smooth, permanently dry, clean, and structurally sound. Concrete slabs must be skim-coated with a high-strength polymer-modified cementitious self-leveling underlayment and mechanically sanded. Relative humidity (RH) must be tested using in-situ probes (ASTM F2170) and must not exceed 75% unless a dedicated moisture mitigation epoxy membrane is applied.

Plank curling occurs due to uneven thermal expansion stress between the top wear layer and the bottom backing layer, or plasticizer degradation. Greenstar eliminates this risk through three manufacturing safeguards: 1) Utilizing 100% pure virgin PVC resin without contaminated recycled scrap; 2) Embedding a non-woven continuous glass fiber stabilization sheet in the core layer; and 3) Passing all extruded sheets through an inline annealing heat-treatment tunnel to release internal mechanical tension before precision die-cutting.

Yes! Utilizing Greenstar's 18mm PP Hollow Plastic Concrete Formwork during the structural pour results in an exceptionally smooth, non-porous concrete surface finish. Unlike traditional wooden plywood formwork which swells, warps, and releases wood fibers into the curing concrete, PP formwork produces a mirror-like slab surface. This significantly reduces or eliminates the need for thick self-leveling cement compounds prior to glue-down LVT or click SPC fitting, saving up to 40% in total subfloor preparation labor and material costs.

As a direct manufacturer, Greenstar offers end-to-end customization. Importers can select: 1) Custom plank dimensions (e.g., 6"x36", 7"x48", 9"x60", 12"x24" tiles, or herringbone formats); 2) Tailored wear layer thicknesses (0.2mm to 0.7mm); 3) Exclusive decors from over 1,000+ film patterns (wood, stone, terrazzo, carpet visual); 4) Custom acoustic underlayment attachment (1.0mm-2.0mm IXPE/EVA/Cork); and 5) Private-label branded packaging cartons with customized barcoding and installation instruction inserts.