SPC flooring, skirting and wall-panel glossary

A rigid vinyl flooring construction. RFCI and MMFA use the abbreviation for solid polymer core. The name does not specify thickness, backing or every performance property.

The supporting body beneath the decorative layers. Core construction and overall plank thickness are separate specification questions.

The layer above the decor identified separately from overall thickness. Its stated thickness is not a scratch-proof guarantee.

The design reference used to identify the appearance being ordered. Keep the code with the sample; similar names or images do not establish an exact match.

The stated thickness of the complete product configuration. Confirm whether attached backing is included before comparing two offers.

A foam backing specified on some flooring configurations. Its presence, thickness and compatibility must be checked for the selected product.

The shaped joint connecting adjacent planks. The selected lock determines the fitting sequence and relevant installation instructions.

A floor laid as an interconnected surface that must remain free to move. Fixed objects and trims must not pin it down.

The supporting base on which the flooring system is installed. Identify its material, condition and moisture before selecting preparation products.

Local surface evenness, distinct from the overall slope of a room. Kermit’s manual sets a maximum unevenness of 2 mm over 1 m.

Clearance that allows a floating floor to move. Kermit’s manual requires at least 10 mm around walls and fixed objects; additional joints depend on the layout.

A profile used at a planned junction between floor areas or finishes. Choose its detail and fixing without restricting the required floor movement.

A layer specified to manage moisture from the base. It has a different purpose from cushioning underlay or room waterproofing.

A layer beneath the floor selected for the complete system. Confirm compatibility, especially where the plank already has attached backing.

The confirmed square metres supplied in one carton of the exact product. Use this value to round an area calculation up to complete cartons.

A cut allowance covers the expected layout losses. Reserve full planks or unopened cartons separately if they are needed for future work.

A declared classification for the product’s intended intensity of use. Read it with the selected technical sheet and installation limits, not as approval for every room.

The combination of floor, backing or underlay and supporting construction associated with a sound test. A result cannot simply be transferred to different layers.

Temperature at the finished walking surface. Kermit’s limit is 27°C in an approved underfloor-heating application; this is not the heating-water setting.

A measure used when assessing heat flow through the specified layers. Heating compatibility requires the complete floor build-up and system approval.

A product characteristic that must be read with its exposure limits. It does not make a room waterproof or remove the need to check substrate moisture.

The manufacturer’s description of a defined product and its technical properties. Check its revision and configuration; it is not automatically independent certification.

Substances released under specified test conditions. Read the method, units and sample scope; ingredient content and emissions are different questions.

The products, organization, activities or sites covered by a particular certificate. Match the actual claim and order to that scope and verify current status.

An identifier linking delivered goods to their production record. Retain labels with the decor and order information for enquiries or repeat supply.

The minimum commercial order. Kermit’s wholesale SPC flooring MOQ is one container; the actual loading quantity depends on the agreed specification.

The quoted time for an agreed order stage. Kermit’s standard lead time is four weeks; confirm the start basis and separate transport schedule in the quotation.

Supply for a buyer’s product or brand brief. Kermit offers this capability; product details, artwork and any certification/logo scope are agreed for the order.

A defined total cost to receive goods at the chosen destination. Identify included charges, quantity, currency and tax treatment before comparing unit figures.

Height is the visible rise up the wall; thickness describes the profile’s projection. Neither is its supplied length, which matters for cutting and quantity.

A flexible contact edge on a specified skirting profile. It is a profile feature, not a replacement for wall preparation or a complete waterproofing system.

The surface supporting a wall-panel installation. Its condition, moisture and compatibility with the selected fixing system need separate assessment from a floor.

A room-by-room record of flooring, skirting and wall products, with their quantities, references and installation details kept distinct.