SPC / LVT rigid-core flooring — inland-China factory-direct to Irish flooring trade
SPC (stone-plastic composite) and LVT (luxury vinyl tile) rigid-core flooring is the fastest-growing premium-spec flooring category in Ireland and the UK — high-quality woodgrain and stone-look planks with click-edge profiles, multi-layer construction including a printed decorative film and clear wear layer, and dimensional stability superior to laminate or engineered wood. The product is dominantly produced in inland-China extrusion factories that supply the European contract-flooring trade. Ériu Sourcing sources SPC and LVT flooring direct for Irish flooring contractors, retail flooring outlets, contract fit-out specialists, and residential developer flooring supply.
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- Inland-China rigid-core flooring clusters — Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan Manufacturing region
- 4–6 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Inland-China rigid-core flooring clusters — Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan
The inland-China SPC and LVT flooring cluster supplies premium contract-flooring distributors across Europe, the UK, and North America at world-export scale. Premium-spec factories produce SPC rigid-core planks with a limestone-powder + PVC resin core (the SPC core), high-resolution decorative film printing, clear vinyl wear layer (typical 0.3 mm / 0.5 mm / 0.7 mm options), and pre-machined click-edge profile (V-groove or chamfered). Cluster output covers the full contract-flooring spec range from value-residential to premium-commercial.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ Irish flooring contractors and installation specialists
- ✓ Retail flooring outlets and showroom traders
- ✓ Contract fit-out specialists (hospitality, retail, office)
- ✓ Residential developers and self-build specifiers
- ✓ Trade-merchant flooring range supply
- ✓ Holiday-let and short-stay accommodation refurbishment
Technical specification
| Plank format | Standard 1220 mm × 180 mm; long-format 1500 mm × 230 mm; tile-format 600 × 600 mm available |
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| Thickness | 4 mm (residential), 5 mm (premium residential), 6 mm (commercial), 8 mm (heavy commercial) |
| Wear layer | 0.3 mm (residential), 0.5 mm (contract), 0.7 mm (commercial); UV-cured clear vinyl |
| Decorative finishes | Oak, walnut, ash, herringbone, marble, travertine, stone-look — woodgrain-embossed or matt |
| Click profile | Unilin-compatible click-edge with V-groove or chamfered detail; uniclic or 5G click systems |
| MOQ | Single 40HQ container (~1,800–2,800 m² depending on thickness); mixed-pattern orders accepted |
What we verify at the factory — before the container is sealed
- EN 16511 — Mechanical multilayer modular floor coverings (LVT specification)
- EN 13501-1 — Reaction to fire (typically Class Bfl-s1)
- EN 660-2 — Group T abrasion resistance (commercial wear-class)
- CE marking + EU Declaration of Performance per CPR (EU) 305/2011
- Formaldehyde emission E1 grade (HCHO < 0.1 mg/m³)
- REACH chemical compliance + phthalate-free plasticiser systems
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost — you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
A standard 5 mm SPC rigid-core plank with 0.5 mm wear layer in oak woodgrain finish ships factory-direct from the inland-China cluster at €5.50 to €7.50 per m² FOB factory, landing in Ireland at approximately €7.80 to €10.20 per m² after freight, duty, VAT and customs. Irish contract-flooring trade pricing for equivalent specification typically runs €22 to €32 per m² — a landed-cost saving of 60–70%. The saving is largest on premium 6 mm and 8 mm commercial-grade SPC with 0.7 mm wear layer where the contract-flooring trade margin is thickest.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 4–6 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Shanghai → Dublin).
SPC and LVT flooring ships in 40HQ containers — a typical container holds 1,800 to 2,800 m² of planks depending on thickness, banded on heat-treated wooden pallets with corner protection. A typical Irish flooring contractor stock build is a single mixed-pattern 40HQ container covering 5–10 finish options across residential and contract grades. Ériu coordinates Dublin Port or UK port reception and inland delivery.
Construction Materials — sourcing questions answered
How does inland-China cluster-direct SPC flooring compare to Karndean, Amtico, or Polyflor?
The premium-spec end of the inland-China cluster produces SPC rigid-core flooring comparable to Karndean Korlok, Amtico Spacia, or Polyflor Expona in core density, wear-layer durability, dimensional stability, and decorative print quality. Karndean and Amtico use distinctive proprietary click-edge profiles and curated decorative range — cluster product is Unilin-compatible click and standard decorative range. For the premium end of the contract trade where the proprietary brand is specified, the cluster product is a value-tier alternative; for general retail and contract-flooring trade the cluster product is direct equivalent.
What is the typical landed-cost saving versus Irish contract-flooring trade pricing?
Typical landed-cost saving is 60–70% versus Irish contract-flooring trade pricing for the same factory specification. The saving is largest on premium 6 mm and 8 mm commercial-grade SPC with 0.7 mm wear layer (where the contract-flooring trade margin runs thickest) and smallest on basic 4 mm residential-grade SPC where the volume-retail trade competes harder.
Is the cluster-supplied SPC and LVT fire-rated and compliant for Irish commercial use?
Yes — premium-spec cluster factories supply SPC and LVT to EN 13501-1 Class Bfl-s1 fire-rating standard for Irish commercial fit-out compliance, plus EN 660-2 abrasion resistance Group T classification for commercial-grade wear performance. Phthalate-free plasticiser systems and E1 formaldehyde compliance meet EU residential and commercial indoor-air-quality standards. Test reports verified at the factory.
What sub-floor preparation does cluster-supplied SPC need for Irish installation?
SPC rigid-core flooring is dimensionally stable and tolerant of a wider sub-floor variance than engineered wood or laminate — standard installation over concrete, screed, or existing solid sub-floor with maximum 3 mm / 2 m variance. Underlay is required (typically integrated 1 mm IXPE underlay supplied attached to selected SPC product lines) for sound-dampening and thermal break. Ériu specifies the appropriate underlay option with each order.
Can the cluster supply matching trim, beading, and accessories?
Yes — matching scotia trim, T-bar transition strips, end-cap profiles, and stair-nosing profiles all ship from the same SPC extrusion cluster in matching colour and finish. Trim accessories typically ship as part of the same 40HQ container as the main flooring order, consolidating the full project bill-of-materials.
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