High Resistance to Abrasion
The HSPC flooring is distinguished from the common SPC one primarily by its higher wear and scratch resistance.
When determining the HSPC and SPC wear resistance by the Taber method (with direct exposure of an abrasive disk to their surfaces), HSPC withstands a load of twice the number of revolutions.
Abrasion Testing Result for HSPC
Ultrastrong wear-resistant HSPC layer.
Testing for 6200 cycles.
Abrasion Testing Result for SPC
Standard wear-resistant SPC layer of 0.3 mm.
Testing for 6000 cycles.
Scratch Resistance
The HSPC laminate is twice as resistant to scratches as the common SPC flooring.
The photographs, which are available on the right side of this page, demonstrate the testing results for the Diamond Floor scratch resistance.
The SPC flooring exhibits visible scratches.
At the same time, the HSPC flooring is free of visible scratches.
HSPC
The scratch resistance testing result at the pressing force of 20 N.
SPC
The scratch resistance testing result at the pressing force of 20 N.
Anti-Cigarette Testing
After exposing the SPC flooring surface to a cigarette stub, this stub leaves a mark, whereas the HSPC flooring surface exhibits no marks of the burning cigarette.
Indeed, this may totally cure the problem of the SPC flooring intolerance to elevated temperatures.
HSPC
There are no visible changes.
SPC
Marks caused by a cigarette.
100 % Moisture Resistance
A basic component of this laminate is the stone plastic support.
It consists of PVC resin powder (30 %) and calcium carbonate powder (70 %).
Due to this, the HSPC laminate is 100 % moisture-resistant, which allows using this flooring even in such areas as a bathroom or a kitchen.
Twice as Dense as the HDF Laminate Flooring
Due to the fact that this flooring is manufactured using a stone composite, its strength is much higher than that of the traditional laminate.
To compare: the HDF plate’s density amounts to about 1000 kg/m3, the HSPC plate’s density being 2100 kg/m3. Due to this, the HSPC laminate is more stable, not prone to chipping and easily tolerates any thumps or other mechanical effects on its surface.
It exhibits the density values comparable to porcelain stoneware (1900–2100 kg/m3).
High Resistance to Abrasion
The HSPC laminate is held to different abrasion standards than the common laminate due to its higher resistance to abrasion.
The flooring’s compliance with the IC3 abrasion resistance class implies its strength, reliability and durability.
It may withstand severe dynamic and static loads.
Free of Formaldehyde and Other Harmful Impurities
The HSPC laminate contains no harmful substances, including heavy metals, benzene or formaldehydes.
The stabilizer for the basic layer support is calcium-zinc.
Emission standard – EO (the content of harmful resins in the material is less than 0.03—0.04 mg per 100 g).
Moreover, the HSPC laminate contains no formaldehyde at all.
Therefore, it can be used even in children’s rooms.
Flawless Season Stability
The HSPC laminate can survive a wide range of temperatures.
The coefficient of thermal expansion amounts to ≤ 0.002 %.
This means that this flooring can be used even in the houses with no central heating.
Due to its resistance to any changes in the temperature and humidity conditions, the HSPC laminate does not shrink, with no gaps formed at the places of fastening and no locking connections destroyed.
Fire Safety
This laminate has the KM2 class fire certificate, which implies its nonflammability and ability to self-extinguish in case of a fire hazard with the lowest possible emission of harmful substances.
Due to the fact that the basis for the HSPC laminate is stone, it is extremely difficult to ignite.
Moreover, under the influence of high temperatures, it almost does not emit odor or smoke, which makes it one of the safest floorings.
Sound Insulation
The sound insulation value for the HSPC flooring is twice as high as that for the traditional one.
Thus, in terms of sound insulation, it can be put on an equal level with carpeting.
Equipped with the IXPE Substrate
It is a new-generation innovative material made of IXPE foam. This is the substrate recommended by the manufacturer for installing the HSPC laminate flooring. A standard substrate is sagging over time, deforming the flooring surface. The IXPE substrate overcomes this issue. Moreover, in terms of underfloor heating, the HSPC laminate flooring can be used only with this substrate. Each HSPC laminate panel is equipped with the IXPE substrate at the back. This saves you from having to search for a recommended substrate in shops and lay it onto the subflooring. All you need to do is take the panel and install it onto the floor.
Suitable for Use with the Heat-Insulated System
Thanks to the combination of a special heat-resistant substrate and a stone composite, this laminate is suitable for the heat-insulated floors with electric heating elements.
The maximum heating temperature amounts to +28 °С. When heated, the HSPC flooring does not emit any harmful substances. It is also not subject to destruction or deformation in changing temperature conditions.