8mm SPC · 7mm Rigid Core + 1mm IXPE · Maximum Click SPC · Class 43 · ME Hospitality · Large Retail
Maximum Rigid Core · Click SPC Ceiling · Class 43 · △IIC 23–24 dB
8mm SPC Click
Flooring Manufacturer
7mm Rigid Core + 1mm IXPE
8mm SPC click flooring (7mm rigid core + 1mm IXPE) is the maximum specification in the click SPC format — delivering the highest subfloor bridging capacity (≤3mm/2m), peak point-load resistance, and the best acoustic performance (△IIC 23–24 dB) available without switching to a bonded Dryback system. Core density 1.95–2.05 g/cm³. Dimensional stability ≤0.10%. EN 685 Class 43. Specified for Middle East hospitality, large-format retail, and high-footfall commercial environments where 7mm is insufficient and Dryback installation is not viable. FOB from US$7.80/m².
8mm SPC exists at the performance ceiling of click-format rigid core flooring. The 7mm core is the deepest SPC rigid core commercially produced in click format — any additional thickness beyond 8mm total requires switching to a glue-down system. Consequently, 8mm is the correct specification when the project demands the absolute maximum from a floating floor: maximum mass, maximum bridging, maximum acoustic contribution, and maximum resistance to sustained point loads from hotel trolleys, retail equipment, and high-density foot traffic.
7mm Rigid Core · Maximum Click SPC
EN 685 Class 43
△IIC 23–24 · Best in click SPC
≤0.10% Dim. Stability
FOB from US$7.80/m²
MOQ 800 sqm / SKU
8mm SPC · Three wear layer options · FOB Shanghai / Ningbo
US$7.80
0.3mm wear layer
US$8.20
0.5mm wear layer
US$8.60
0.7mm wear layer
Three performance ceilings 8mm reaches — and why they matter for ME hospitality and large retail
Construction profile · 7mm rigid core · Performance ceiling · When 8mm is correct and when Dryback is better
8mm SPC · 5-Layer Click Construction · Maximum Rigid Core
The Deepest Rigid Core Available in Click Format. Seven Millimetres.
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UV Coating
UV-cured topcoat EN 16094 MSR-B2. Scratch, chemical, and UV-yellowing resistance. Identical specification across 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, and 8mm SPC.
0.01–0.02mm
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Wear Layer
Transparent PVC film. 0.3mm for residential, 0.5mm for heavy commercial Class 42/43 (ME hospitality standard), 0.7mm for Class 43 maximum lifecycle. All EN 660-2 Group T certified.
0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7mm
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Décor Film · EIR / Classical Wood
Same décor film library across all SPC thicknesses. Universal Colour Matching: same colour code on 8mm and 5mm from the same print run — identical appearance across mixed-thickness projects.
0.07mm · ±0.1mm EIR
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SPC Rigid Core · 7mm · Maximum Click Depth
Limestone + virgin PVC at 1.95–2.05 g/cm³. At 7mm, this is the deepest rigid core produced in click SPC format — the physical manufacturing ceiling for click-format planks before the locking geometry becomes unstable. Consequently, 8mm SPC represents the absolute performance maximum achievable without switching to a bonded installation system.
7.0mm · 1.95–2.05 g/cm³
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IXPE Acoustic Underlay · Pre-attached
1mm IXPE pre-laminated to the core. Delivers △IIC 23–24 impact sound reduction (ASTM E2179) — the acoustic ceiling for click SPC format. Furthermore, the greatest plank mass in the range (11–12 kg/m²) adds secondary mass damping above the IXPE contribution — making 8mm SPC noticeably quieter underfoot than 5mm or 6mm.
1.0mm IXPE
Core depth comparison — all click SPC thicknesses
Rigid core depth · Click SPC range · Ecoflors
5mm SPC
4mm
6mm SPC
5mm
7mm SPC
6mm
8mm SPC ←
7mm
The 8mm engineering case · Maximum click SPC · When to specify and when not to
The Click SPC Performance Ceiling
7mm Core.
The Physical Limit of
Click-Format SPC.
The Physical Limit of
Click-Format SPC.
Click SPC requires that the locking geometry — the male and female tongue-and-groove system — functions reliably across the full plank thickness. Beyond 7mm core depth (8mm total with IXPE), the mechanical geometry of click systems becomes less reliable under repeated thermal cycling and load — which is why no major click SPC manufacturer produces 9mm or 10mm click SPC at commercial scale. Consequently, 8mm is not simply the thickest available — it is the engineering ceiling of the click format. Any requirement beyond 8mm click SPC performance means the correct product is Dryback LVT with permanent adhesive bonding.
8mm click SPC vs Dryback LVT — how to choose
8mm SPC Click · Specify when:
Dryback LVT · Specify instead when:
No adhesive permitted by building owner or lease terms
Permanent bond acceptable and subfloor is prepared
Renovation with occupied space — install and reopen same day
New build or vacant space — 48h adhesive cure acceptable
Class 43 utilisation — maximum click SPC performance
Class 44 required — pallet jacks, hospital trolleys, airports
Subfloor access needed in future (raised access, data centre)
Floor must never be lifted after installation
ME hospitality · large retail · multi-storey residential
Hospital ward · airport · supermarket · fork lift traffic
Three environments where 8mm is the correct click SPC choice
Middle East five-star hospitality
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar five-star hotel lobbies and corridors specify 8mm SPC when permanent adhesive is not permitted by the fit-out contract or when the hotel group requires the floor to be removable for future renovation. Specifically, 8mm delivers Class 43 performance under hotel trolley and guest luggage loads — matching Dryback LVT durability in a floating format that can be relaid in 24 hours during low-season renovation.
Large-format retail — flagship stores
Flagship retail environments (5,000+ m² footprint) with high daily foot traffic and retail equipment movement specify 8mm SPC when the retailer’s facilities team requires click format for seasonal re-floor of display zones. Moreover, the 7mm core’s superior point-load resistance versus 5mm or 6mm means display fixture repositioning — a daily occurrence in flagship retail — does not indent the floor surface over a 5–7 year fit-out lifecycle.
AU / CA multi-storey residential — acoustic ceiling
Australian and Canadian multi-storey residential developers specify 8mm SPC when the acoustic engineer’s report requires the maximum IIC contribution from the floor covering — reducing the specification burden on the ceiling assembly below. Specifically, △IIC 23–24 from 8mm SPC (versus △IIC 21 from 5mm) reduces the required ceiling assembly rating by 2–3 dB, enabling a simpler ceiling build and saving construction cost across a full tower floor plate.
FOB reference prices · 2026 · 8mm SPC
0.3mm
US$7.80/m²
Wear layer · 12mil
0.5mm
US$8.20/m²
Wear layer · 20mil
0.7mm
US$8.60/m²
Wear layer · 28mil
ME hospitality and large retail recommendation: 8mm SPC with 0.5mm wear layer (US$8.20/m² FOB) is the standard specification for UAE and Saudi Arabia five-star hotel lobbies and large-format retail flagship stores — delivering Class 43 performance in click format without adhesive cure time. The same colour code is available across 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm SPC from the same décor film batch, enabling colour continuity across mixed-thickness zones in the same building.
Request 8mm SPC FOB Price — 24h Turnaround
Technical Matrix · Six parameters · Each at the performance ceiling of click SPC format
The Numbers at the Click SPC Ceiling.
Five of the six parameters below are identical across 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, and 8mm SPC — because they are compound-determined, not thickness-determined. What is unique to 8mm is the acoustic performance (△IIC 23–24 dB) and the fact that it represents the absolute maximum available in click format. Specifically, every parameter below is explained in the context of what it means for Middle East hospitality, large-format retail, and high-rise residential — the three environments where 8mm is the correct specification.
Six parameters · 8mm peak values · Each contextualised for ME hospitality and large commercial
Impact Sound · Peak of click SPC range
△IIC 23–24 dB
The highest impact sound reduction available in click SPC format — 2–3 dB above 5mm SPC (△IIC 21), 1–2 dB above 7mm SPC (△IIC 22–23). In multi-storey ME hospitality and Australian high-rise residential, each additional dB reduces the acoustic specification burden on the ceiling assembly below. Specifically, △IIC 23–24 from 8mm SPC allows the engineer to specify a simpler ceiling assembly while maintaining the overall floor/ceiling IIC compliance target — reducing construction cost across a full tower floor plate.
ASTM E2179 · ISO 717-2
Click SPC acoustic ceiling — highest △IIC available without switching to bonded installation.
Dimensional Stability · Compound-determined
≤ 0.10 %
The 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ limestone-PVC compound achieves ≤0.10% across all SPC thicknesses — 8mm is not more stable than 5mm or 7mm. In ME hospitality environments where summer ambient temperatures can reach 45–50°C before HVAC stabilises a newly fitted room, the ≤0.10% figure ensures joint integrity across the full thermal range. Furthermore, ≤0.10% per EN ISO 23999 is the reference figure cited in Dubai Municipality product registration submissions.
EN ISO 23999 · ASTM F2199
Dubai Municipality DM registration: ≤0.10% satisfies the thermal stability requirement for UAE climate.
EN 685 Utilisation · Maximum in click format
Class 43
EN 685 Class 43 (very heavy commercial) is the highest utilisation class achievable in click SPC format — and 8mm with 0.5mm or 0.7mm wear layer reaches it. In ME hospitality lobbies, Class 43 means the floor withstands sustained hotel trolley movement, luggage drag, and sustained high-density foot traffic over a 15–20 year fit-out cycle without visible surface fatigue. Consequently, 8mm SPC eliminates the need to specify Dryback LVT in hospitality environments where click installation is preferred.
EN 685:2012
Class 43 — the highest EN 685 class achievable in click format. 8mm and 7mm only.
Peel Resistance · Co-extrusion bond
≥ 50 N/50mm
Co-extrusion bond between wear layer and core — identical across all SPC thicknesses including 8mm. In ME hospitality environments where cleaning regimes use aggressive chemical agents (chlorine-based disinfectants, alkaline degreasers), the co-extrusion bond — not adhesive lamination — provides lifetime delamination resistance regardless of chemical exposure. Moreover, the co-extrusion process used on 8mm SPC is the same as on 5mm — no additional bonding quality is gained from the greater thickness.
ISO 24345:2006
Co-extrusion bond — delamination-free across ME hospitality chemical cleaning protocols.
Residual Indentation · Peak mass advantage
0.05 mm avg
At 11–12 kg/m², 8mm SPC has the greatest mass per unit area of any click SPC — distributing point loads from hotel trolleys, retail display fixtures, and heavy luggage across the widest contact footprint. The 0.05mm residual indentation figure is the same as 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm — because recovery is compound-determined. However, the larger contact area from the 7mm core means peak surface pressure is lower at any given load — reducing visible surface depression under heavy commercial loads versus lighter-core specifications.
ISO 24343-1
Greatest plank mass — lowest peak surface pressure under heavy commercial point loads.
Fire Rating · ME and GCC mandatory
Bfl-S1
EN 13501-1. Mandatory for all commercial and hospitality interiors in UAE (DM regulations), Saudi Arabia (SASO), and Qatar (QCS 2014). In the GCC market, Bfl-S1 is a prerequisite for Dubai Municipality product registration — without it, the product cannot legally be specified in a UAE commercial project. Furthermore, all Ecoflors 8mm SPC shipments to GCC destinations include the CE Declaration of Performance confirming Bfl-S1 as a standard specification — no supplementary testing required for the DM registration submission.
EN 13501-1 · DM Dubai · SASO
DM Dubai · SASO Saudi · QCS Qatar — Bfl-S1 confirmed on CE DoP per shipment.
Complete specification table · 8mm SPC · All wear layer options · ME and GCC market context
| Parameter | Value | Standard & ME / Large Commercial Context |
|---|---|---|
| Total Thickness | 8mm (7+1) | 7mm SPC rigid core + 1mm IXPE pre-attached. Maximum click SPC total thickness — no separate underlay required. |
| Core Density | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ | Limestone-PVC composite — same compound as 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm. Stability is compound-determined. 8mm does not have higher density than 7mm — it has greater core depth. |
| EN 685 Utilisation | Class 43 max | Highest utilisation class in click SPC format. 0.5mm wear layer → Class 42/43. 0.7mm wear layer → Class 43. ME hospitality, large-format retail, AU/CA multi-storey residential. |
| Dimensional Stability | ≤ 0.10% | EN ISO 23999 · ASTM F2199. Referenced in Dubai Municipality DM registration submissions. Satisfies UAE climate thermal range without supplementary testing. |
| Impact Sound | △IIC 23–24 dB | ASTM E2179 — highest in click SPC range. 2–3 dB above 5mm SPC. Reduces ceiling assembly specification burden in multi-storey ME hospitality and AU high-rise. |
| Subfloor Tolerance | ≤ 3mm / 2m | Same as 7mm — both reach the maximum bridging capacity for click SPC. Covers ME renovation projects with imperfect concrete subfloors without adhesive bonding. |
| Peel Resistance | ≥ 50N / 50mm | ISO 24345:2006 — co-extrusion bond. Holds across GCC chemical cleaning protocols. Identical to 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm. |
| Residual Indentation | avg. 0.05mm | ISO 24343-1 — same figure as 5mm. Greatest plank mass distributes point loads over wider contact area, reducing peak surface pressure under hotel trolleys and retail equipment. |
| Fire Rating | Bfl-S1 | EN 13501-1 · CE EN 14041. Mandatory UAE DM / Saudi SASO / Qatar QCS. CE DoP provided per shipment — no supplementary DM testing required. |
| Slip Resistance | R10 / DS | DIN 51130 · EN 13893. Dual-certified for ME hospitality wet areas (pool surrounds, spa corridors) and large retail. |
| Wear Layer Options | 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7mm | 0.3mm for residential. 0.5mm for ME hospitality and large retail Class 42/43. 0.7mm for Class 43 maximum lifecycle applications. |
| Click System | Uniclic / Välinge 5G | Both available. Välinge 5G preferred for ME hospitality renovation — simultaneous push-down engagement minimises joint alignment time on large floor plates. |
| GREENGUARD Gold | TVOC ≤ 0.22 mg/m³ | UL 2818. Satisfies indoor air quality requirement for LEED-certified ME hospitality and commercial projects. Increasingly required by GCC sustainability rating systems. |
| FloorScore | SCS-FS-05154 | CDPH Section 01350. Required for LEED-certified projects in ME and for Canadian commercial projects. |
| Weight / m² | ~11–12 kg | Heaviest click SPC — factor into 20ft container logistics cost. A 20ft container carries fewer sqm of 8mm than 5mm. Recommend single-product 20ft container for 8mm orders. |
| FOB Price Range | US$7.80–8.60/m² | 0.3mm from $7.80 · 0.5mm from $8.20 · 0.7mm from $8.60 — FOB Ningbo or Shanghai. MOQ 800 sqm/SKU. HS Code 3918.10. |
Three primary markets · Why each specifies 8mm SPC over 7mm
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Middle East · UAE · Saudi · Qatar
DM Dubai · SASO · QCS 2014 · Bfl-S1
ME five-star hospitality and large-format retail are the primary 8mm SPC markets globally. Dubai and Abu Dhabi hotel groups specify 8mm when click installation is required — typically because the fit-out contract prohibits permanent adhesive in leased commercial spaces, or because the hotel operator requires the floor to be relaid during periodic renovation without subfloor damage. Specifically, 8mm SPC’s Class 43 performance matches Dryback LVT durability in lobbies and corridors, while Välinge 5G click installation requires no adhesive cure time — allowing the hotel to reopen within 24 hours of floor installation. FOB via Jebel Ali (approx. 12–16 days transit from Ningbo).
Class 43
DM Bfl-S1
No adhesive
Jebel Ali 12–16d
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Australia · New Zealand · High-Rise Residential
NCC BCA · AAAC · AS/NZS 1530.3
Australian high-rise residential developers — particularly in Sydney and Melbourne — specify 8mm SPC when the acoustic engineer’s report requires maximum IIC contribution from the floor covering. Specifically, △IIC 23–24 from 8mm SPC reduces the required ceiling assembly below by 2–3 dB, enabling a simpler ceiling build and saving construction cost across a full tower floor plate. Furthermore, Australian Building Code Group 1/2 fire classification is satisfied by Bfl-S1 — and Ecoflors provides AS/NZS 1530.3 equivalent fire documentation for AU customs without additional testing. FOB via Brisbane/Melbourne (approx. 18–22 days from Ningbo).
△IIC 23–24
NCC BCA Group 1
AS/NZS compliant
Melbourne 18–22d
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Global · Large Retail Flagship · 5,000m²+
EN 685 Class 43 · No adhesive · Rapid refit
Global flagship retail chains — fashion, electronics, home goods — specify 8mm SPC for flagship stores of 5,000m² and above when the retailer’s facilities team requires click format for rapid seasonal re-floor of display zones. Moreover, the 7mm core’s point-load resistance means display fixture repositioning — a daily occurrence in flagship retail — does not indent the floor surface over a 5–7 year fit-out lifecycle. Consequently, 8mm SPC delivers the durability of Dryback LVT in a format that the retailer’s own facilities team can reinstall without specialist contractors. FOB via any major destination port — Rotterdam, LA/Long Beach, or Jebel Ali.
Class 43
Rapid refit
No adhesive
Global supply
Wear layer selection · 8mm SPC · Match to project utilisation class and market
0.3mm · 12mil
US$7.80/m² FOB
EN 660-2 Group T · Class 21–31
Residential and light commercial on 8mm core. Specified when the project requires 8mm for its acoustic performance (△IIC 23–24) or subfloor bridging capacity — but foot traffic is residential or light commercial and Class 43 utilisation is not required. Specifically, AU high-rise residential apartments where the acoustic engineer requires maximum △IIC but utilisation class is residential.
🇦🇺 AU high-rise residential
🇨🇦 CA multi-family acoustic
0.5mm · 20mil
US$8.20/m² FOB
EN 660-2 Group T · Class 42/43 · ME Standard
The Middle East hospitality and large-format retail standard — delivering Class 42/43 on the maximum click SPC core. UAE and Saudi five-star hotel lobbies, GCC large retail flagship stores, and any project requiring maximum click SPC durability without Dryback installation. Furthermore, 0.5mm on 8mm core delivers 20+ year commercial lifecycle under heavy hospitality and retail loading.
🇦🇪 ME hospitality
🌐 Flagship retail
🇸🇦 Saudi commercial
0.7mm · 28mil
US$8.60/m² FOB
EN 660-2 Group T · Class 43 · Maximum Lifecycle
Absolute maximum click SPC performance — Class 43 utilisation with the longest wear lifecycle available in click format. Specified for permanently installed commercial environments where the floor will not be replaced for 25+ years: large airport retail concessions, GCC government buildings, and high-footfall commercial environments where click installation is contractually required but Dryback performance is the expectation.
🇦🇪 GCC government
🌐 Airport retail
🇶🇦 Qatar commercial
2026 Colour Collection · 12 Decors · Class 43 Certified · Universal Colour Matching
12 Decors on the Maximum Rigid Core.
Every colour below is produced on 8mm SPC and is available across 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm from the same décor film batch. Consequently, a ME hospitality project specifying 8mm SPC in lobbies and 5mm SPC in guest rooms uses the same colour code throughout — one print run, identical appearance under equivalent lighting across all zones of the property.
2026 collection · 12 EIR and Classical Wood decors · Class 43 certified · ME hospitality and large retail
E88379XL-001
Harvest Amber XL
EIR · XL · Class 43
E88016L-001
Nordic Blonde
EIR · Class 43
E88001-001
Natural Sand Oak
EIR · Class 43
88282XL-001
Greige Wide Plank
EIR · XL · Class 43
88152L-002
Pale Stone Linen
EIR · Class 43
88102L-009
Cool Ash Grey
EIR · Class 43
E89044XL-012
Natural Timber XL
EIR · XL · Class 43
E88066L-001
Smoked Walnut
EIR · Class 43
E88213-001
Driftwood Taupe
EIR · Class 43
E89047L-001
Smoked Timber Brown
EIR · Class 43
E88068L-007
Dark Espresso Oak
EIR · Class 43
E88150-008
Deep Smoked Walnut
Classical Wood · Class 43
500+ additional colours available on 8mm SPC — same décor film library as 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm. All colours Class 43 certified with 0.5mm or 0.7mm wear layer on 8mm core.
Universal Colour Matching across the full SPC range: A ME hotel project specifying 8mm SPC in lobbies and public corridors (Class 43), 7mm SPC in meeting rooms (Class 42), and 5mm SPC in guest rooms can order all three thicknesses in the same colour code from one purchase order — all produced from the same décor film print run. The colour is identical under equivalent lighting across all zones. Furthermore, the same colour is available in Dryback LVT for Class 44 areas such as kitchen service corridors within the same property.
Three texture families · All on 8mm SPC · All Class 43 certified · ME and large commercial
Series 01 · Wood · EIR / BP Deep Grain
Wood Grain — EIR and BP Deep Emboss
EIR ±0.1mm and BP (deep wood) emboss on 8mm SPC. The 9″×72″ XL format is the ME hospitality standard for lobby and corridor installation — the elongated plank visually amplifies the floor area of hotel public spaces. BP deep emboss creates a tactile luxury finish that reads as genuine hardwood in hospitality photography. Furthermore, the 8mm core’s greater mass produces a more solid underfoot sound — a quality signal in premium hospitality where acoustic feedback matters.
View EIR Collection
Series 02 · Stone · Marble · Terrazzo
Stone Look — ME Hotel Lobbies and GCC Commercial
Marble and terrazzo-look 8mm SPC in large-format tile. In ME hospitality, stone-look LVT is the alternative to real marble for lobby flooring — delivering the visual aesthetic of travertine or Calacatta marble at a fraction of the installed cost, with no grout lines, no sealing requirement, and full waterproof performance. R10 slip resistance satisfies UAE DM requirements for hotel lobby wet entry zones.
View Stone Series
Series 03 · Carpet · Flagship Retail
Carpet Texture — Large-Format Retail and GCC Office
Carpet-texture 8mm SPC for large-format flagship retail and GCC open-plan office environments. 25,000 castor chair cycles (ISO 4918), Class 43 utilisation, and GREENGUARD Gold certification for occupied office buildings. Moreover, carpet-texture 8mm SPC replaces traditional broadloom carpet in GCC commercial offices — eliminating dust mite accumulation, reducing allergen load, and surviving the cleaning regimes of UAE FM contractors that would destroy conventional carpet within 3 years.
View Carpet Series
Primary applications · Why these environments specify 8mm over 7mm or Dryback
ME Five-Star Hospitality · Class 43 · No Adhesive
Scenario 01 · UAE / Saudi / Qatar
Five-Star Hotel Lobbies — Maximum Click SPC Performance
Middle East five-star hotel groups specify 8mm SPC when fit-out contracts prohibit permanent adhesive — typically because the hotel occupies leased space where the building owner does not permit adhesive bonding to the subfloor. Specifically, 8mm SPC click delivers Class 43 performance under sustained hotel trolley and guest luggage loads — matching Dryback LVT durability in a floating format that the hotel operator’s FM team can relaid during low-season renovation in 24 hours without demolition cost. Furthermore, the Välinge 5G click system allows large-format lobby floors to be installed by a single contractor team in 2–3 days without specialised adhesive skills.
Wear layer0.5mm — Class 42/43
EN 685 classClass 43
Impact sound△IIC 23–24 dB
Fire ratingBfl-S1 · DM certified
Install formatClick · No adhesive
FOBUS$8.20/m²
Global Flagship Retail · Class 43
Scenario 02 · Global Flagship Retail
5,000m²+ Flagship Stores — Rapid Refit Without Adhesive
Global fashion, electronics, and home goods flagship retailers specify 8mm SPC when the retailer requires click format for seasonal re-floor of display zones — typically every 3–5 years — without demolition cost or adhesive residue on the subfloor. The 7mm core’s superior point-load resistance means display fixture repositioning does not indent the floor surface over the 5–7 year fit-out lifecycle. Consequently, 8mm SPC delivers Dryback LVT durability in a format the retailer’s own facilities team can reinstall without specialist adhesive contractors.
8mm · 0.5mm wear layer
Class 43
Click · Rapid refit
FOB US$8.20/m²
Why 8mm, not 7mm: Flagship retail display fixtures weigh 200–600 kg each and are moved frequently. The 7mm core’s additional mass versus 6mm reduces peak surface pressure under fixtures — making 8mm the specification that survives 20+ fixture moves without visible indentation at any fixture position.
AU / CA High-Rise Residential · △IIC Peak
Scenario 03 · AU / CA Multi-Storey Residential
High-Rise Apartments — Maximum Acoustic Contribution
Australian and Canadian multi-storey residential developers specify 8mm SPC when the acoustic engineer’s report requires the maximum IIC contribution from the floor covering. Specifically, △IIC 23–24 from 8mm SPC reduces the required ceiling assembly rating by 2–3 dB versus 5mm SPC — enabling a simpler, less expensive ceiling build across a full tower floor plate of 200+ apartments. Furthermore, in Sydney and Melbourne Class 1 residential buildings, NCC BCA acoustic compliance is increasingly achieved with 8mm SPC plus a standard ceiling assembly, eliminating the need for specialist floating ceiling systems.
8mm · 0.3–0.5mm wear
△IIC 23–24 dB
NCC BCA Group 1
FOB US$7.80/m²
Why 8mm, not 7mm: The 1 dB acoustic advantage of 8mm (△IIC 23–24) over 7mm (△IIC 22–23) translates to meaningful cost savings on the ceiling assembly across a full apartment tower — the delta is small per apartment but significant at 200-unit scale.
ME VIP Lounge · Pattern
Scenario 04 · ME VIP Lounge
Chevron on 8mm — Luxury Pattern Flooring
ME hotel VIP lounges and private dining rooms specify Chevron or Herringbone on 8mm SPC — the 7mm core’s stability under the short planks of pattern layouts is superior to 5mm or 6mm, preventing the micro-deflection at V-apex joints that becomes visible in high-ambient-temperature environments.
Class 43
Chevron 45°
≤0.10% stability
ME Pool Surround · R10
Scenario 05 · ME Hotel Pool and Spa
Pool Surrounds and Spa — Stone Look R10
Stone-look 8mm SPC with R10 slip resistance for UAE and Saudi hotel pool surrounds and spa corridors. 100% waterproof core, chemical resistance Grade 5 for pool cleaning agents, and DM Bfl-S1 certification for indoor wet commercial areas. Click format allows individual planks to be replaced if damaged by pool chemical exposure without relaying the entire zone.
R10 · 100% waterproof
Chem Grade 5
DM Bfl-S1
GCC Office · Class 43
Scenario 06 · GCC Commercial Office
Qatar / Saudi Open-Plan Office — Class 43
GCC government and corporate office fit-outs in Doha and Riyadh increasingly specify 8mm SPC for Class 43 open-plan environments — where 500+ workstations generate sustained castor chair loads. GREENGUARD Gold certification satisfies LEED credit IEQ 4.3 for GCC LEED-certified commercial buildings. 0.7mm wear layer delivers 25+ year office lifecycle.
Class 43 · 0.7mm
GREENGUARD Gold
LEED IEQ 4.3
8mm SPC · The Click SPC Ceiling · When maximum performance without adhesive is the brief
Is 8mm the Right Specification for Your Project?
8mm SPC is the performance ceiling of click-format rigid core flooring — the correct specification when you need the absolute maximum from a floating floor without switching to a bonded Dryback system. If your project can tolerate 7mm’s Class 42/43 performance, 7mm delivers identical compound specifications at a lower FOB cost. If your project requires Class 44, no click SPC achieves it — Dryback LVT with permanent adhesive is the only answer. Specifically, 8mm SPC is the correct choice when adhesive is not permitted, Class 43 is required, and the project needs the peak acoustic and point-load performance that click format can deliver.
Four SPC thicknesses · 8mm highlighted as performance ceiling · Specify by project requirement
Class 31/33 · US / UK / AU
View 5mm SPC
5mm
4mm core + 1mm IXPE
Correct for residential and light commercial. Best logistics efficiency per container. Same ≤0.10% stability as 8mm — at the lowest FOB cost in the range.
EN 685 classClass 31/33
Impact sound△IIC 21
Weight / m²~8–9 kg
Container sqmHighest per 20ft
FOB fromUS$6.35/m²
EU Renovation · 2–3mm subfloor
View 6mm SPC
6mm
5mm core + 1mm IXPE
Correct for EU renovation where subfloor deviation is 2–3mm/2m. Bridges minor irregularities without screed. Class 33/42 ceiling — does not reach Class 43.
EN 685 classClass 33/42
Impact sound△IIC 21–22
Weight / m²~9–10 kg
Subfloor tol.2–3mm / 2m
FOB fromUS$6.80/m²
EU Heavy Commercial · Class 42/43
View 7mm SPC
7mm
6mm core + 1mm IXPE
EU heavy commercial standard. Class 42/43. NL Woningcorporaties and DE commercial default. Delivers same compound performance as 8mm at lower FOB cost — correct when Class 43 is sufficient and peak acoustic is not required.
EN 685 classClass 42/43
Impact sound△IIC 22–23
Weight / m²~10–11 kg
Subfloor tol.≤ 3mm / 2m
FOB fromUS$7.20/m²
Maximum click SPC · This product
8mm — Current Page
8mm
7mm core + 1mm IXPE · Maximum
The performance ceiling of click SPC. Class 43. Peak acoustic △IIC 23–24. Greatest point-load resistance and subfloor bridging in click format. ME hospitality, large retail, AU/CA high-rise — where adhesive is not an option and only the maximum will do.
EN 685 classClass 43 · Peak
Impact sound△IIC 23–24 · Peak
Weight / m²~11–12 kg
Subfloor tol.≤ 3mm / 2m
FOB fromUS$7.80/m²
Full specification comparison · All four SPC thicknesses · 8mm peak values highlighted
| Parameter | 5mm SPC | 6mm SPC | 7mm SPC | 8mm SPC ← This page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Depth | 4mm | 5mm | 6mm | 7mm · Maximum |
| Core Density | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ | 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ |
| Dim. Stability | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% | ≤ 0.10% |
| EN 685 Class | Class 31/33 | Class 33/42 | Class 42/43 | Class 43 · Peak |
| Impact Sound △IIC | 21 dB | 21–22 dB | 22–23 dB | 23–24 dB · Peak |
| Subfloor Tolerance | ≤ 2mm / 2m | 2–3mm / 2m | ≤ 3mm / 2m | ≤ 3mm / 2m |
| Peel Resistance | ≥ 50N | ≥ 50N | ≥ 50N | ≥ 50N |
| Fire Rating | Bfl-S1 | Bfl-S1 | Bfl-S1 | Bfl-S1 |
| Weight / m² | ~8–9 kg | ~9–10 kg | ~10–11 kg | ~11–12 kg |
| Container sqm (20ft) | Highest | High | Medium | Lowest |
| FOB Entry Price | US$6.35/m² | US$6.80/m² | US$7.20/m² | US$7.80/m² |
| ME / GCC Hospitality | Not typical | Not typical | Acceptable | ✓ Specified standard |
| AU High-Rise Acoustic | Minimum | Standard | Good | ✓ Maximum △IIC |
| Primary Market | US · UK · AU | EU renovation | NL · DE · EU commercial | ME · AU · Large retail |
Specification decision · 8mm vs 7mm vs Dryback LVT
When Is 8mm the Correct Specification?
Project is EU commercial Class 42/43 — NL or DE standard
7mm SPC satisfies Class 42/43 at a lower FOB cost (US$7.20/m² vs US$7.80/m²) and lighter weight per container. Consequently, 8mm adds cost and logistics complexity without a performance return in standard EU commercial environments. 7mm is the EU default for this specification range.
→ Specify 7mm SPC
ME hospitality, large retail, or AU/CA high-rise — maximum click SPC required, adhesive not viable
8mm SPC is the correct specification: Class 43 performance, △IIC 23–24 acoustic peak, maximum point-load resistance — all in click format without adhesive cure time. Specifically, when the fit-out contract prohibits adhesive, or when the acoustic engineer requires maximum △IIC from the floor covering, 8mm is the only click SPC that meets the brief.
→ Specify 8mm SPC — this product
Project requires Class 44 — airport, hospital ward, supermarket with pallet jacks
No click SPC — including 8mm — achieves Class 44. The floating joint generates micro-movement under pallet jack and hospital trolley loads that only permanent adhesive bonding eliminates. Class 44 is a bond-type requirement, not a thickness requirement. Furthermore, the correct product for Class 44 is Dryback LVT — available in the same colour codes as 8mm SPC for colour continuity across mixed-use zones.
→ Specify 3mm Dryback LVT
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8mm SPC specification: 7mm rigid core (1.95–2.05 g/cm³) + 1mm IXPE pre-attached · EN 685 Class 43 · ≤0.10% dimensional stability · △IIC 23–24 dB · Uniclic or Välinge 5G · CE EN 14041 · FloorScore SCS-FS-05154 · GREENGUARD Gold · Bfl-S1 · DM Dubai · SASO
Send your 8mm SPC project brief — wear layer, décor preference, destination market, utilisation class, and volume. You receive a complete FOB quotation, technical data sheet, and market compliance checklist (ME / AU / GCC) within one business day. Furthermore, sample kits dispatch within 5 business days to UAE, AU, and CA addresses.
7mm Core · Maximum Click SPC
EN 685 Class 43
△IIC 23–24 · Peak Acoustic
Bfl-S1 · DM Dubai
FOB from US$7.80/m²
MOQ 800 sqm / SKU
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Email: sales@ecoflors.com
HS Code: 3918.10 · FOB Ningbo or Shanghai
MOQ: 800 sqm / SKU · Lead time: 15–25 days
Jebel Ali 12–16d · Sydney 18–22d · Rotterdam 22–26d
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Specify wear layer, project type, market, and volume. We respond within one business day with FOB pricing, TDS, and compliance checklist for your market.
Or email sales@ecoflors.com directly. Samples dispatched within 5 business days to UAE, AU, and CA addresses.
DM Dubai · SASO · CE
Class 43 · Bfl-S1
FloorScore · GREENGUARD
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