5, 6, 7 or 8 mm SPC Flooring?
Compare thickness on a consistent basis. In the example builds below, the finished thickness includes a 1 mm IXPE pad; the board thickness is shown separately.
Four finished builds, one clear calculation
| Finished thickness | Board + attached pad | What stays separate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | 4 mm board + 1 mm IXPE | Specify the wear layer, format, surface and joint profile. |
| 6 mm | 5 mm board + 1 mm IXPE | Specify the wear layer, format, surface and joint profile. |
| 7 mm | 6 mm board + 1 mm IXPE | Specify the wear layer, format, surface and joint profile. |
| 8 mm | 7 mm board + 1 mm IXPE | Specify the wear layer, format, surface and joint profile. |
Choose around the installation and purchase brief
Doors and transitions
Measure the available floor build-up, adjacent finishes, thresholds and door clearance. Include any permitted preparation layers.
The supported declaration
Compare dimensional stability, indentation, click-joint evidence and declared use class. Use the proposed SKU rather than a thickness-only claim.
Coverage and weight
Compare carton/pallet data and the container loading plan for the actual build. A thicker product can affect weight and delivered cost.
Specify wear layer and backing independently
Wear-layer options include 0.3, 0.5, 0.55 and 0.7 mm. They are requested specifications, not a promise that every décor, format, board and finish combination is available. A wear layer does not assign a use class on its own.
IXPE and EVA pad thickness options are 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mm. IXPE expansion-factor options are 7.5×, 10× and 15×; these are not density values in kg/m³. Compare the approved construction and any relevant acoustic report before selecting a pad.
Where the enquiry specifies finished thickness, include the pad in that value. Where it specifies board/core thickness, state that the attached pad is excluded.
Compare quotations without a false shortcut
- Use the same specificationMatch board, pad, wear layer, dimensions, surface, bevel and locking system.
- Use the same evidence basisCheck the product identity and test conditions behind performance claims.
- Use the same commercial basisCompare quantity per colour, packaging, trade term and the production schedule. There is no single public price for every thickness.
Samples and order planning
Standard samples are free. Buyers without a previous formal order pay the courier cost, which is refunded in a later formal order. Customers with a previous formal order receive free new-sample preparation and free courier delivery for samples up to 10 kg. Ecoflors uses FedEx, UPS or DHL according to the shipment; buyers may also arrange transport. Custom development outside standard samples is scoped separately before work starts.
Production is normally 35–40 days after order and specification approval. The quotation and order confirmation define the schedule for the selected programme. Sample dispatch, sea freight and destination delivery are separate stages; do not plan a project around a universal dispatch or transit promise.
Questions buyers ask
Is 8 mm always better than 5 mm?
No. Compare the full construction, evidence, floor-height constraints and cost. Thickness alone does not answer the project requirement.
Can a thicker board hide subfloor defects?
It does not remove flatness or support requirements. Follow the selected product’s installation instructions.
Can one acoustic report cover every thickness?
Only where its documented scope supports that coverage. Changes to board, pad or test assembly must be checked.
Related buyer resources
Sources and further reading
Send the build and destination
Tell us the construction, wear layer, size, quantity per colour, destination and required documents. This gives the quotation a clear product and delivery basis.