Vinyl Flooring Canada —
6mm+ SPC, 5mm Loose Lay
& Large-Plank Supply
The three product specs
our Canadian distributor accounts order most.
Based on our Canadian distributor accounts, these reflect the configurations most often ordered and re-requested. Quote against this spec sheet directly — we’ll generally cost it back within one business day.
For office retrofit, condo renovation, and occupied-space jobs where adhesive cure time and acoustic disruption are unacceptable. The renovation market’s default Canadian spec.
For multi-family, condos, and residential distribution. 5mm rigid SPC core + 1.5mm IXPE pre-attached backing. The volume-runner in Canadian distribution.
For premium residential, light commercial, and Western Canada distribution. 6.5mm rigid SPC core + 1.5mm IXPE pre-attached. The thickest Canadian retail spec that still ships at workable container density.
Programme
A composite, illustrative example: a regional distributor inquiry covering all three of the specs above — 5mm Loose Lay, 6.5mm SPC Click, and 8mm SPC Click — in both 7×48 in and 9×60 in plank sizes, with 20 mil and 30 mil diamond wear layer options, at ongoing-supply volume. This reflects the general shape of the inquiries our Canadian accounts send us, not a specific dated transaction, volume, or a named customer.
FloorScore (SCS-FS-05154) and GREENGUARD Gold (135464-420 SPC / 135462-420 Dryback) certifications are current, held certificates for this product line — a renewed FloorScore certificate is in process. Confirm the SKU match for your specific order before citing a number in project documentation.
★ Distribution volume runner
Built on a 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ limestone-PVC rigid core with dimensional stability ≤0.12% (ISO 23999:2021) — tested per the standard’s specified temperature cycle; actual gap/buckling behaviour on site depends on installation and ambient conditions. Based on our Canadian distributor accounts, the 6.5mm and 8mm thicknesses are the runners — the 5mm spec that dominates US BTR sees limited demand at Canadian retail. Radiant/underfloor heating compatibility depends on the specific installation — confirm subfloor temperature limits with our technical team before specifying. Pre-attached 1.5mm IXPE backing — for the 6.5mm SPC Click (5+1.5) construction, independent third-party testing on file records IIC 53 / STC 53 (150mm concrete, no ceiling) and IIC 63 (with a 350mm suspended-ceiling assembly); see our Multi-Unit Flooring Acoustics guide for the full assembly context and how it applies to your project — the 8mm configuration was not part of that test and still requires project-specific confirmation.
★ Renovation runner
No adhesive, no cure time, no acoustic disruption to occupied floors above or below. The renovation-market default in Canadian distribution. Anti-slip honeycomb friction backing holds planks in place. Removable plank-by-plank for repair without disturbing the surrounding floor. Compatible with raised-access floor systems common in Toronto and Vancouver office retrofits.
Permanent adhesive installation with peel strength ≥75N/50mm (TDS spec). The specification for Canadian commercial fit-out where rolling chair traffic, retail loads, and hospital bed movement would shift a floating system. Residual indentation ≤0.10mm (ISO 24343-1, TDS spec). Fire documentation (Bfl-s1) available for healthcare projects; VOC/GREENGUARD current, held certificate — confirm SKU match on request.
Flexible PVC core delivers better acoustic absorption and underfoot comfort than rigid SPC. A specification preferred where tenant comfort and walking acoustics drive lease renewals. Uniclic floating installation. Sound absorption benefit for multi-unit buildings where impact noise between floors is a tenant satisfaction concern — again, the achieved rating depends on the full assembly, not the flooring alone.
What Canadian Code Requires —
and What We Can Document.
The NBCC is a model code — provinces and territories each adopt, and may amend, their own building code based on it, on their own timeline (a 2025 edition exists at the national level, but provincial/territorial adoption dates and amendments vary — confirm the edition and requirements your project’s jurisdiction has actually adopted with your local authority having jurisdiction). Subject to that caveat, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) sets STC 50 (lab) / ASTC 47 (field) as the minimum airborne sound separation between dwelling units, and recommends IIC 55 for impact noise. CMHC sets FSTC 55 as a condominium target. Actual performance for any specific installation depends on the full floor-ceiling assembly — subfloor, structure, and any acoustic underlay — not the flooring product alone. Our SPC systems ship with 1.5mm IXPE pre-attached backing; see the Multi-Unit Flooring Acoustics guide for how these NBC/CMHC targets apply to your project and what documentation we can provide once you share your assembly.
A real tested example, for context: for our 6.5mm SPC Click construction (5mm rigid SPC + 1.5mm IXPE), independent third-party testing on file recorded IIC 53 / STC 53 on a bare 150mm concrete slab with no suspended ceiling, and IIC 63 for the identical flooring with a 350mm suspended-ceiling assembly added (glass-wool insulation + double 12mm gypsum board) — a 10-point gain that came entirely from the ceiling, not the flooring. This example is specific to the 6.5mm SPC Click (5+1.5) construction and the two assemblies described; it does not carry over to the 8mm SPC Click configuration or to a different ceiling build-up without testing your own project’s assembly.
For fire performance, Ecoflors holds EU fire classification Bfl-s1 (EN 13501-1, EN ISO 9239-1 test method) for SPC. CAN/ULC-S102.2 is a different Canadian test method, and we do not currently hold a CAN/ULC-S102.2 report as a stock claim for this product line — see our Canada fire compliance guide for what CAN/ULC-S102.2 actually measures and how to request project-specific documentation. 100% virgin PVC. Phthalate-free. Formaldehyde non-detectable (EN 717-1:2004).
| Parameter | NBCC Minimum | CMHC / Target | Ecoflors SPC + IXPE | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Noise (IIC) | IIC 50 | IIC 55–60 | 6.5mm SPC Click: IIC 53 (no ceiling) / IIC 63 (350mm suspended ceiling) — tested example. 8mm SPC Click: depends on floor-ceiling assembly | Evidenced (6.5mm example) / Confirm per project (other configs) |
| Airborne Sound (STC) | ASTC 47 | STC 55–60 | 6.5mm SPC Click: STC 53 (no ceiling) — tested example. Other configs: depends on floor-ceiling assembly | Evidenced (6.5mm example) / Confirm per project (other configs) |
| Condo (CMHC FSTC) | — | FSTC 55 | Depends on floor-ceiling assembly | Confirm per project |
| Fire Rating (EU) | — | — | Bfl-s1 · EN 13501-1 | Evidenced (SPC) |
| Fire Rating (CAN/ULC-S102.2) | Required by NBCC | — | Not currently held as a stock claim | See fire guide |
| VOC Emissions | FloorScore | LEED IEQ | A+ · ND formaldehyde | Evidenced |
| Dimensional Stability | — | — | ≤0.12% · ISO 23999:2021 | Evidenced (TDS) |
| Residual Indentation | — | ASTM F1914 / ISO 24343-1 | ≤0.10 mm (TDS spec) | Evidenced (TDS) |
| Climate Range / Radiant Heating | — | — | Dimensional stability ≤0.12% (wide-cycling resistant) | Confirm exact range & heating compatibility per SKU |
NBCC/CMHC figures above are code TARGETS, not Ecoflors test results, except the IIC 53/STC 53/IIC 63 row entries, which are real independent third-party test results for the 6.5mm SPC Click (5+1.5) construction specifically — not a rating for the 8mm configuration or any other assembly. Fire and VOC figures are Ecoflors’ own evidenced test data for SPC; the CAN/ULC-S102.2 figure requires project-specific assembly data — see the linked guides above before citing a specific number in a specification or submittal.
Cheaper Ocean Freight to the West Coast.
Higher inland cost from there.
For Canadian distributors, total landed cost — not ocean freight in isolation — determines project margin. Vancouver pulls cheaper ocean rates (no Panama transit, no St. Lawrence transit), but routes through CN/CP rail to add inland cost. Toronto and Montreal cost more in ocean freight but land closer to the destination market. Freight rates and transit times change by sailing, carrier and season — request a current quote against your order rather than relying on a fixed figure below. The three port analyses show which routing factors matter for which delivery destination.
Freight rates and transit times are not published as fixed figures — they depend on quote date, carrier, sailing, and service terms, and are quoted against your specific order. Container gross weight certificate included with every SPC 6mm+ shipment — confirm current CN/CP rail weight limits, HS classification, and current sailing schedule for your specific shipment via our Canada import guide or by requesting a quote below.
Low-density SPC with stability above 0.25% contracts under Canada’s −20°C winter temperatures. Joints gap by 0.3–1.5 mm, triggering client complaints, warranty claims and reinstallation. On a 500 sqm open-plan condo project, this means full removal and replacement at the developer’s cost.
Dimensional stability ≤0.12% per ISO 23999:2021 (TDS specification), on a 1.95–2.05 g/cm³ core density (ISO 1183) with a post-production annealing cycle. Engineered to minimize gapping risk under wide temperature cycling — a non-zero dimensional-change figure, not a zero-gapping guarantee; confirm site conditions and installation method for your project.
Installing a flooring/underlay combination that fails NBCC or CMHC acoustic targets on a multi-family or condo project can trigger rework before occupancy permit issuance. Rework means complete floor removal, adding acoustic underlay and reinstallation — while the project sits idle.
Our 6mm+ SPC systems ship with 1.5mm IXPE pre-attached backing as standard. For the 6.5mm SPC Click construction specifically, independent third-party testing on file already shows IIC 53 (no ceiling) rising to IIC 63 with a suspended-ceiling assembly added — real evidence of how much a ceiling change can close the gap to target. Because the achieved IIC/STC still depends on your specific floor-ceiling assembly, we recommend confirming acoustic requirements against the NBC/CMHC targets in our acoustics guide before specification, and requesting project-specific documentation once your assembly is defined.
A Canadian distributor takes delivery on a 20 mil wear layer order when the spec sheet they sent to their downstream client called for 30 mil diamond. The product looks identical out of the box. The disagreement surfaces 18 months later when wear shows through in a high-traffic install — and the distributor wears the cost.
Every quote line specifies wear layer in both metric (mm) and US mil, with diamond coating clearly indicated (20 mil = 0.5 mm; 30 mil diamond = 0.7 mm with aluminium oxide reinforcement). PI documentation locks the spec in writing before any production starts.
An overloaded 20GP or an incorrect HS classification on the commercial invoice can trigger a CBSA inspection hold — typically 5–10 business days. For a GTA distributor on a fixed delivery commitment to a contractor, a 7-day material delay can activate liquidated damages or break the contractor’s install crew schedule.
Every Canada shipment includes a loading weight certificate, a commercial invoice and packing list prepared with the destination classification in mind, plus product test reports matched to the ordered SKU. Vinyl and SPC flooring is generally classified under HS heading 3918.10 — the applicable national subheading, duty rate and documentation depend on the product composition and destination; confirm the final classification with your customs broker, or see our Canada import guide for the current CBSA and rail-weight detail.
Manufacturing Controls
That Matter in Canada.
Founded in 2017, Ecoflors is located in Jiaxing, China, with a production base in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. Daily output: 20,000 sqm. Export to 60+ countries — currently supplying regional distributors in Ontario, Alberta and BC. Every batch shipped to Canada is accompanied by product test reports matched to the ordered SKU; certificate and report availability depends on the selected product, construction and destination market.
Documentation is prepared alongside production rather than assembled after the fact. Canadian distributors and developers can request pre-cleared documentation ahead of shipping notification for the specific SKU and construction ordered.
About the factory →
FAQ — Canadian distributor questions
Two reasons, based on our Canadian distributor accounts. First, the channel is different. The Canadian SPC market reaches end users predominantly through regional distributors selling to renovation contractors and retail — not US-style multi-family BTR developers buying 5mm thin-spec by the container. Second, the climate cycling is harsher: −20°C winters demand the thermal mass of a thicker, denser core. Among our accounts, 6.5mm SPC (5+1.5) is the most-ordered configuration; 8mm SPC (6.5+1.5) sells into premium retail. The 5mm thin-spec that dominates US BTR sees limited demand at Canadian distribution.
20 mil (0.5 mm) is a standard commercial-grade wear layer. 30 mil diamond (0.7 mm with aluminium oxide reinforcement) is a heavy-commercial wear specification. The diamond coating adds abrasion resistance for high-traffic retail and hospitality installs. Both ship with the same FloorScore and GREENGUARD documentation (current, held certificates — confirm SKU match). The pricing differential between them is meaningful at distribution volume — confirm the spec on your PO before production starts.
For the Canadian distribution market we standardly run 7×48 in (178×1219 mm) and 9×60 in (228×1524 mm). The 9×60 large plank is the Canadian premium-distribution standard — it ships at workable density, photographs well, and sells through retail. Other sizes (6×36, 7×60, 9×72) are possible on OEM runs at higher MOQ. Confirm the size on your spec sheet — we’ll cost the run accordingly.
The NBCC is a model code — the edition and requirements actually in force depend on your province or territory’s adoption. Subject to that, the National Building Code of Canada sets STC 50 (lab) / ASTC 47 (field) as the airborne-sound minimum and recommends IIC 55 for impact noise; CMHC targets FSTC 55 for condominiums. Actual performance for any installation depends on the full floor-ceiling assembly — subfloor, structure, and any acoustic underlay — not the flooring product alone. Our 6mm+ SPC ships with 1.5mm IXPE pre-attached backing as standard. For our 6.5mm SPC Click construction specifically, independent third-party testing on file recorded IIC 53 / STC 53 with no suspended ceiling and IIC 63 with a 350mm suspended-ceiling assembly added — a real example, not a rating for the 8mm configuration or a different build-up. See our Multi-Unit Flooring Acoustics guide for how these targets apply to your project, and ask us about documentation once your assembly is defined.
Factory lead time is generally 35–40 days — reconfirm before the order is placed, as quantity, season and production scheduling can affect it. Ocean transit time depends on destination port, carrier, sailing and season — Vancouver’s ocean leg is generally shorter than Toronto or Montreal’s, but request a current sailing schedule against your order rather than a fixed figure; see our Canada import guide for routing factors.
Ecoflors SPC’s dimensional stability is ≤0.12% per ISO 23999:2021, tested under the standard’s specified temperature cycle; actual gap/buckling behaviour on any given project depends on installation and ambient conditions, not the TDS figure alone. Compatibility with a specific radiant/underfloor heating installation — including maximum subfloor surface temperature, heating system type (hydronic vs. electric), and ramp-up rate — depends on the project’s construction and has not been confirmed against an approved Ecoflors specification for this page. Confirm subfloor temperature limits and installation method with our technical team before specifying over a heated subfloor.
Yes. OEM and private label is available from 1 × 20GP per design. Note that the minimum-order threshold differs from our standard catalogue MOQ: existing designs and colours are 800 m² per SKU, while a custom colour or custom design starts from 2,200 m². OEM/private label includes carton printing, plank end-cap branding, installation guide customisation, and bi-lingual EN + FR packaging for distributors serving Québec — see our Québec Bill 96 labelling guide for what French-language requirements apply. Lead time for first private-label production is generally 25–30 days; repeat orders follow the standard 35–40 day lead time.
Factory Pricing for Your
Canadian Distribution
Generally Within One Business Day.
Send the spec sheet — thickness, plank size, wear layer, bevel, surface, quantity. We generally send back a factory-direct quote with landed cost, container plan, compliance documents, and sample dispatch confirmation within one business day.
Distributor Quote
Tell us your spec — plank size, thickness, wear layer, quantity. Factory-direct quote, landed cost, container plan, and compliance documents generally returned within one business day.
Or email sales@ecoflors.com or WhatsApp +86 134 8633 9267. Sample kit dispatch generally targeted within 5 business days, subject to document and freight availability.
Ecoflors · Vinyl Flooring Canada · 6.5mm & 8mm SPC Click · 5mm Loose Lay LVT · 9×60 in EIR Large Plank · Toronto · Vancouver · Calgary · Edmonton
Founded 2017 · Bfl-s1 EN 13501-1 · ISO 9001:2015 · CE EN 14041 · CARB 2 · REACH · HS 3918.10 (general — confirm classification with your customs broker) · FloorScore & GREENGUARD Gold: current, held certificates (SKU match confirmed on request; FloorScore renewal in process)
7×48 in & 9×60 in plank · 20 mil & 30 mil diamond wear · Micro / 4-side / press bevel · NBC/CMHC acoustic target documentation available per assembly; 6.5mm SPC Click IIC 53/63 tested example on file · MOQ 800 m²/SKU (custom design from 2,200 m²) · FOB Shanghai — quoted to specification