Wood-like plastic flooring: Classification, advantages and disadvantages, price quote 2025

Wood-like plastic flooring is a flooring material made from PVC or SPC plastic combined with additives such as stone powder, color stabilizers and fire retardants, specialized for interior spaces. The structure consists of 4 main layers: UV coating to help prevent scratches and fading, Nano layer to increase abrasion resistance, wood grain pattern layer, natural stone grain and plastic core layer to ensure sturdiness.

There are currently two main types of plastic flooring on the market: SPC locking floors (with smart locking system, no glue required) and Vinyl glue floors (require glue or have a pre-made glue layer). Plastic floors have a durability of 2 - 5 years, diverse designs, quick construction, good sound insulation and reasonable prices from 15 - 69.000 VND/m² depending on the type.

Vinyl flooring is considered one of the popular interior flooring materials, accounting for 35% of the market share of flooring materials in 2023 (according to the Vietnam Association of Building Materials). The product has a variety of surface colors such as: Wood grain (creating a cozy, luxurious feeling), stone grain (luxurious, modern) and cement grain (industrial style).

However, the product still has some limitations such as easy to break the groove with poor quality SPC flooring. As for vinyl glued flooring, when removing the floor layer, it is very difficult and costly to handle the glue layer below.

According to Exactitude Consultancy: “The global vinyl flooring market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2022 to 2029, reaching a size of over USD 10.85 billion by 2029”. These figures show that the demand for vinyl flooring is increasing and has strong growth potential in the decorative materials industry.

How many types of wood-plastic flooring are there?

Based on the construction method, wood, stone, and cement plastic floors include two main types: SPC locking plastic floors and Vinyl glued plastic floors.

SPC locking vinyl flooring

This type of plastic floor is designed with a smart locking system (locking grooves on both sides), helping the floor panels to be tightly connected without the need for glue. This type of floor is easy to install and remove, reusable if the user maintains it properly.

On the market today there is also a line sThe plastic locking plate has an additional layer of rubber on the bottom.This base layer is usually made from IXPE or EVA foam, which helps enhance the floor's features such as: soundproofing, heat insulation, anti-slip, anti-mold, soft on the feet, especially convenient during construction without the need to use additional foam lining.

Vinyl adhesive flooring 

Vinyl glue-on flooring is a type of flooring that is installed using glue, the product has two popular types:

• Glue-On Vinyl Flooring: When constructing, sweep a layer of specialized glue onto the floor and then stick the Vinyl floor on and you're done.
• Self-adhesive Vinyl Flooring: The product has built-in glue, just peel off the protective layer and stick directly onto the surface.

Comparison of locking vinyl flooring and wood-like glue-on vinyl flooring

Below is a comparison between wood-like interlocking vinyl flooring and wood-like glue-on vinyl flooring.

Outstanding advantages of wood-plastic flooring

The product has 5 outstanding advantages such as:

• Variety of designs and colors: With modern wood grain, natural stone grain, cement grain designs, etc., meeting all aesthetic needs of users.
• Fast construction: No dust, little impact on family life.
• Soundproof, fireproof: Make living space comfortable and ensure safety for users.
• Anti-slip, easy to clean: Save time and costs for users.
• Reasonable price: Compared to other types of flooring, wood-grain plastic flooring has an affordable price, suitable for many consumer budgets.

Disadvantages of wood-plastic flooring

Besides the outstanding features, plastic floors still have some limitations that users need to note such as:

• For poor quality interlocking plastic floors, the interlocking joints will easily break 15-20% after 1 year of use (according to a survey from construction units).
• For vinyl glued floors, the replacement cost can be 1.5 - 2 times higher than the original installation because the old glue layer must be treated with a specialized solvent.

To overcome the weakness of the easily broken joints of SPC Kosmos locking wood-plastic flooring, it has launched a 5mm thick locking floor line with outstanding features:

• Thickness 5mm + 1mm IXPE: Integrated rubber sole on the bottom, helps increase durability and sound insulation.
• Convenient during construction: No need to use additional foam, easy to install and remove quickly without affecting the floor surface.
• Long-term lock warranty: The lock is warranted for 12 months for public areas and 24 months for residential areas, providing peace of mind for users.

How much is 1mXNUMX of stone-patterned wood-plastic flooring?

Below is the latest plastic floor price list for your reference:

Note: This is just a market reference price in April 11 and is not fixed. To determine the exact price, factors such as labor costs (around 2024 – 40.000 VND per square meter), transportation fees, and discounts should be considered. 

Frequently asked questions about wood-look plastic floors

Is SPC wood-like plastic flooring suitable for people with allergies?

Interlocking vinyl flooring is a suitable flooring material for homes with allergy sufferers. because:

• Formaldehyde-free, meets health safety standards (many types meet E0 standards).
• Flat surface, dust-free, easy to clean, limits the growth of dust mites and mold.
• Does not absorb moisture, keeps the floor dry, limits bacteria growth.

How many square meters is a box of SPC wood-plastic flooring?

The area on a box depends on each product line:

What is the correct technical process for installing wood-grain and stone-grain locking plastic floors?

Process construction of plastic floor lock includes the following steps:

• Step 1: Renovating the ground surface to construct imitation wood and imitation stone plastic floors
• Step 2: Prepare tools for the construction of vinyl flooring
• Step 3: Fix the brace base to the ground with a hammer and nail
• Step 4: Spread foam lining for plastic floor lock
• Step 5: Assembling plastic flooring with imitation wood and imitation stone
• Step 6: Install laminate flooring accessories.

>>> Instructions for installing rubber-based interlocking plastic flooring | Tips for quick installation of plastic flooring.

Compare wood-like tiles and wood-like plastic floors?

Here is a comparison table of the pros and cons of both materials to help you choose according to your needs:

Wood-like tiles or wood-like plastic floors are both highly aesthetic flooring materials., the choice will depend on needs, preferences, space and budget.

Which is better, locking vinyl flooring or laminate flooring?

Both types Interlocking vinyl flooring and laminate flooring Each has its own advantages. Locking plastic floors are 100% termite-proof and waterproof, and are at least 5 times cheaper than laminate flooring. Meanwhile, laminate flooring feels more natural and luxurious but is easily affected by humidity and is more expensive.

Is the price of Korean plastic flooring higher than Vietnamese flooring?

Price Korean plastic flooring ranges from 90.000 to 360.000 VND/m², about 15-20% higher than domestic floors but in return for a longer lifespan and higher stability in humid environments.

Interlocking vinyl flooring and glue-on vinyl flooring, which is better waterproof?

Interlocking vinyl flooring is waterproof vinyl flooring, superior in waterproofing ability thanks to the design surface mounted, no glue needed, completely limiting water penetration from the joints. On the contrary, glued floors can peel off or lose adhesion when exposed to water for a long time. Therefore, if you are looking for a good moisture-resistant flooring material, you should prioritize locking vinyl floors to ensure long-term durability.

What is the difference between wood plastic flooring and wood plastic flooring?

Below is a summary table of the differences between laminate flooring and wood plastic flooring.

>>> Learn more: Common misconceptions between wood plastic flooring and imitation wood plastic flooring.

Not only flooring, but many other composite wood products are also often mistaken for vinyl wood-look materials, such as panels, molding strips, etc. Explore further in the article: The difference between Vinyl Flooring and Laminate Flooring.

Wood, stone, and cement-patterned plastic floors are increasingly becoming the top choice for many construction projects, from homes to offices, shops, cafes, etc. Thanks to the variety of designs, colors, and superior features such as water resistance, termite resistance, and scratch resistance, wood-patterned plastic floors meet many strict requirements of consumers.

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