Dear Valued Dealers & Flooring Friends NOT ALL RIGID CORE products are created equally DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE WORDS RIGID CORE because while it is the new standard in LVT vinyl planks, you need to understand the differences. Gardner Industries prides ourselves on bringing you the latest technology with the best price and performance value so you can sell confidently and profitably. SPECTRUM RIGID CORE IS A PREMIER CONSTRUCTION AND THE BEST VALUE AVAILABLE TODAY IN RIGID CORE LVT!!! WE DARE YOU TO COMPARE!! The current benchmark standard in rigid core construction is SPC, which stands for Stone Plastic Composite. WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) and PVC LVT (PVC Luxury Vinyl Tile) may also be made in rigid core constructions, but not only is SPC Rigid Core better by virtue of its construction, it's FAR superior to all other WPC & LVT options and more importantly, it s the current lowest cost product to manufacture, which means a lower price/value for you!!!! I hope our chart below sheds some light on the huge differences. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER OR OUR OFFICE TO LEARN MORE!!!
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SPECTRUM RIGID CORE vs COREtec Comparison 22 mil Wear Layer w/ ULTIMATE CERAMIC BEADS in Semi-EIR highest performance surface protection - ULTIMATELY protects against wear superior cleanability and stain resistance - Semi-Embossed In Register for the most realistic and natural wood visuals rated for heavy-duty commercial traffic Attached IXPE Underlayment provides added sound dampening no need for separate underlayment naturally resists mold and mildew absorbs subfloor imperfections Vinyl + Print Film Superior design image enhances durability Rigid Core features special top/bottom layers for stability high calcium carbonate content for extra rigidity SPECTRUM RIGID CORE vs COREtec Comparison PRODUCT WEAR LAYER STABLE DEEP EMBOSS EIR PAINTED BEVELS QUIET COMFORT WARM RESIDENTIAL HEAVY COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM RIGID CORE PLUS 22 mil YES YES NO BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST SPECTRUM RIGID CORE CLASSIC 8 mil YES YES NO BETTER BETTER BETTER BEST BETTER COREtec PRO PLUS 20 mil YES NO NO BETTER BETTER GOOD BETTER BEST COREtec ONE 12 mil YES YES NO BETTER BETTER BETTER BETTER GOOD COREtec PLUS 20 mil YES YES YES BEST BEST BEST BEST BETTER
SPECTRUM RIGID CORE Program
Spectrum Rigid Core Marketing ACCLIMATION PRE-INSTALLATION EASE OF MAINTENANCE * AFFECTED BY DIRECT SUN LIGHT RESISTANCE TO INDENTATION RESISTANCE TO SCRATCHING* SOUND DAMPENING WATERPROOF SPECTRUM RIGID CORE PLUS not required SUPERIOR NO SUPERIOR SUPERIOR SUPERIOR YES Ultimate Ceramic Beads 2000-3000 PSI SPECTRUM RIGID CORE CLASSIC not required SUPERIOR NO SUPERIOR SUPERIOR EXCELLENT YES Ultimate Ceramic Beads 2000-3000 PSI WPC CLIC not required VERY GOOD NO VERY GOOD GOOD GOOD YES 600-700 PSI LUXURY VINYL CLIC required 24-48 hrs VERY GOOD YES GOOD GOOD VERY GOOD YES WOOD LAMINATE CLIC required 24-48 hrs VERY GOOD YES MODERATE GOOD GOOD NO * Assuming the wear surface has Ceramic Beads or Aluminum Oxide
FEATURE CONSTRUCTION BENEFIT Spectrum Rigid Core Plus Spectrum Rigid Core Classic WPC (Coretec, etc) LVT Click (Luxury Vinyl Tile) WOOD LAMINATE (Pergo, etc) SPC - Stone Plastic Composite made with limestone, calcium carbonate, pvc, etc. Extremely dense - NO WOOD SPC - Stone Plastic Composite made with limestone, calcium carbonate, pvc, etc. Extremely dense - NO WOOD WPC -Wood Plastic Composite made with foamed (air induced) PVC, Limestone (possibly other fillers) PVC vinyl (made with virgin and/or recycled vinyl) HDF (High Density Fiberboard) made with wood particle dust and bonding agents AC2-AC4 ** WATERPROOF ** up to 2000-3000 PSI so most dense and most stable with highest resistance to impact and indentations **Acclimation not required ** WATERPROOF ** up to 2000-3000 PSI so most dense and most stable with highest resistance to impact and indentations **Acclimation not required ** WATERPROOF ** up to 600 PSI - very good resistance to impact and indentations ** Acclimation not required ** WATERPROOF **very good resistance to impact and indentations ** Affected by temperature variations-planks may distort and may unclick ** 24-48 hour Acclimation required prior to installing ** NOT WATERPROOF-will be affected by moisture ** good resistance to impact and indentations
RCP-61024-6 RCC-41024-6 Newport Grey RCP-61022-8 RCC-41022-8 Metro Grey RCP-61012-3 RCC-41012-3 Driftwood RCP-61028-4 RCC-41028-4 Acacia Natural RCP-66112-4 RCC-46112-4 Acacia Dark RCP-6206-4 RCC-4206-4 American Hickory PICTURES OF COLORS AND SHADES MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL SAMPLES
Spectrum Rigid Core Plus and Rigid Core Classic METRO GREY # RCP-61022-8 or RCC-41022-8 NEWPORT GREY # RCP-61024-6 or RCC-41024-6 PICTURES OF COLORS AND SHADES MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL SAMPLES
Spectrum Rigid Core Plus and Rigid Core Classic ACACIA NATURAL # RCP-61028-4 or RCC-41028-4 ACACIA DARK# RCP-66112-4 or RCC-46112-4 PICTURES OF COLORS AND SHADES MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL SAMPLES
Spectrum Rigid Core Plus and Rigid Core Classic AMERICAN HICKORY # RCP-6206-4 or RCC-4206-4 NATURAL HICKORY # RCP69641-01- or RCC-49641-01
Spectrum Rigid Core Plus and Rigid Core Classic DRIFTWOOD # RCP-61012-3 or RCC-41012-3 SOHO GREY # RCP69191-4- or RCC-49191-4