Both look identical on Instagram. Both cost roughly the same. So why do fitters recommend SPC for kitchens but LVT for bedrooms? Here is the honest breakdown after fitting both in hundreds of UK homes.
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Long-form buying guides written by our founder and reviewed by the fitters we work with. No sponsored copy — just what has worked (and what has not) on UK trade projects.
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Manraj Ryait
Founder of Dr Tools UK — 18+ years in composite decking, SPC/LVT flooring and cladding for UK trade & self-build.
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