SPC vs LVT vs laminate: which floor suits a Singapore home?

Updated October 2026 · Enoch Surfaces, Singapore

Short answer

For most HDB and condo homes SPC is the practical choice. Its rigid limestone-and-PVC core does not swell when wet, stays stable in humid weather, and can often go over existing tiles. LVT is softer and warmer underfoot. Laminate looks like timber but its fibreboard core can swell if water reaches the edges.

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What each one is

SPCStone plastic composite. A rigid core of limestone and PVC, a printed wood-look layer and a clear wear layer on top. Planks click together and float over the floor below.

LVTLuxury vinyl tile or plank. Flexible layers of PVC, either glued down or click-fitted. Softer and warmer to walk on than SPC.

LaminateA high-density fibreboard core with a photographic wood layer and a hard protective coating. It resists surface splashes, but the core is wood fibre.

Side by side

	SPC	LVT	Laminate
Water	Core does not swell when wet	Water-resistant	Resists splashes; edges can swell if water gets in
Humidity	Dimensionally stable	Stable	Wood-fibre core reacts to moisture
Underfoot	Firm and cooler	Softer and warmer	Firm
Footfall sound	Carries more impact sound; underlay helps	Quieter	Usually laid on underlay
Expansion gaps	Needs larger gaps at walls	Smaller gaps	Needs gaps at walls
Price	Enoch planks ~$1.55 – ~$1.90 per sqft	Ask the supplier	Ask the supplier

What each quote includes varies, so compare line by line.

Which to pick, room by room

Living and diningSPC. It handles spills, chair legs and humidity, and can usually go over the existing tiles.

KitchenSPC, with standing water wiped up so it does not reach the joints.

BedroomsSPC or LVT. Choose LVT if softness matters most, or SPC with an acoustic layer if neighbours below are a concern.

Wet bathroom floorKeep tiles. Standing water and floor traps call for a tiled floor sealed against water.

Many shops in Singapore sell SPC as "SPC vinyl" or simply "vinyl", so ask for the core type, total thickness and wear layer before you compare prices.

Questions

Is SPC flooring water-resistant?

The core does not swell, warp or buckle when wet, unlike laminate. Water can still get under the planks through the joints, so wipe up standing water. Keep tiles on a wet bathroom floor.

Is SPC the same as vinyl?

SPC is a type of vinyl flooring with a rigid stone-plastic core. LVT is the flexible kind. Shops often use the names loosely, so ask for the core type and thickness.

Does SPC feel cold underfoot?

It feels firmer and cooler than LVT or timber. Try a sample barefoot before you decide.

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