In recent months, growing feedback from installers, homeowners and flooring professionals has spotlighted recurring issues with SPC Vinyl Flooring — particularly in real-world installations of products like those offered by Haining Bingochic Decoration Material Co., Ltd.. As SPC continues to expand globally as a go-to choice for waterproof, rigid-core flooring, the industry is facing fresh scrutiny over whether the advertised benefits always hold.

Common Problems with SPC Vinyl Flooring

Sensitivity to subfloor and installation conditions

One of the most frequent sources of issues is inadequate subfloor preparation. If the subfloor is uneven, dirty, damp, or otherwise unprepared, SPC vinyl planks can shift, buckle, or lift over time. 

Installation missteps — like failing to allow for proper acclimation, skipping required expansion gaps, or using incorrect tools — exacerbate the risk. This often leads to loose joints, gaps between planks, or surface irregularities. 

Surface wear, scratches and limited repairability

Although SPC is promoted for durability, lower-quality versions (especially those with thin wear layers) are prone to scratches, dents, and scuffs — especially under heavy furniture or frequent foot traffic. 

Even worse: when damaged, SPC cannot be refinished like hardwood floors. Once the surface is worn, faded, or scratched, the only remedy is replacement. 

Discoloration, fading and aesthetic limitations over time

Exposure to UV light — common in rooms with large windows or glass doors — may cause SPC flooring to yellow or fade. This discoloration problem becomes more pronounced over years. 

Moreover, despite improvements in decorative printing technology, SPC typically falls short of the rich texture, depth, and authenticity of real wood or natural stone. Over large floor areas, this can make SPC look synthetic — an aesthetic drawback for buyers seeking premium finishes. 

Acoustic & comfort drawbacks

Thanks to its dense rigid core, SPC floors often feel harder underfoot compared to softer flooring options like traditional vinyl, cork, or carpet. This can be especially noticeable in climates or spaces without underfloor heating. 

In multi-story buildings and apartments, SPC may also produce a hollow sound or a noticeable “clicking” when walked on — a common complaint among residents. 

Environmental and long-term sustainability concerns

SPC consists of a composite of stone, plastic, and PVC materials — which poses challenges in terms of recyclability, biodegradability, and environmental footprint. 

As the floor ages and is replaced, disposal may contribute to landfill waste — a growing concern in regions with rising environmental awareness.

What Companies (Like Haining Bingochic) Are Saying — and the Gap

Manufacturers such as Haining Bingochic market SPC flooring as a rigid-core, moisture- and impact-resistant solution — ideal for high-traffic, wet, or multi-level environments. The company’s product line emphasizes features such as waterproofing, scratch- and stain-resistance, flame retardancy, and photocopied wood or stone aesthetics. 

This value proposition remains attractive — and SPC continues to be widely used in homes, offices, retail, hospitality, and other commercial settings. 

But the industry’s recent feedback — from installers, consumers, and even third-party observers — increasingly highlights the discrepancy between ideal specifications and real-world performance. Namely: SPC’s durability and versatility are compromised if pre-installation conditions or installation practices are substandard; and over time, maintenance difficulties, wear-layer limitations, and aesthetic degradation become more evident.

What This Means for the SPC Flooring Industry — and Players like Haining Bingochic

The growing feedback and documented complaints signal a possible shift in buyer and installer expectations. For manufacturers and suppliers like Haining Bingochic, this spells both a warning and an opportunity.

On one hand, repeated quality problems (scratches, buckling, discoloration, installation failures) — especially when tied to lower-cost SPC offerings — can erode trust, trigger returns, and damage brand reputation. This is especially sensitive in commercial developments or real-estate projects where durability is critical.

On the other hand, there’s an opportunity for differentiation. SPC producers who commit to higher-spec products — thicker wear layers, certified low-VOC materials, robust underlayment systems, UV-resistant coatings — and who provide clear installation guidelines and training, can gain competitive advantage.

Some forward-looking firms are already marketing SPC not merely as “cheap vinyl” but as a premium rigid-core flooring system — one that deserves care at every stage: from subfloor prep, to installation, to maintenance.

Where the Market Is Likely Headed

Rising demand for “premium SPC” — not the cheapest, but engineered with thicker wear layers, enhanced underlayments, better acoustic comfort, and durability suited for heavy use. Suppliers may increasingly highlight certifications (VOC, fire-retardant, wear-level, UV resistance).

More stringent installation standards and installer education — informed by feedback loops; installers may increasingly require subfloor reports, acclimation logs, proper tools, and documented expansion-gap procedures before laying SPC.

Selective use-cases — SPC may become more targeted toward spaces where its strengths shine (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, moderate-traffic residential spaces, commercial but mid-traffic zones) rather than all-purpose across high-traffic commercial or industrial sites.

Environmental and sustainability scrutiny — as awareness grows, buyers may demand lower-impact materials or better disposal/recycling options once SPC floors reach end-of-life — pushing producers to innovate or offer recycling take-back programs.

Blended flooring solutions — combining SPC with rugs, underfloor heating, additional underlayment, or mixing SPC with other flooring types to offset comfort, temperature, and acoustic drawbacks.