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Why does SPC floor get so much hate?

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Looking into flooring options for a high-traffic kitchen and came across SPC (stone plastic composite). On paper, it sounds ideal — 100% waterproof, budget-friendly, scratch-resistant. But every time I search forums or reviews, there’s a wave of complaints: cold underfoot, noisy, looks cheap, feels plasticky, curls over time, etc.

Curious if the hate is deserved or just based on low-end products or bad installs? Anyone actually happy with their SPC floors after a few years in New England? Or is it just a "too good to be true" material?

Trying to avoid regrets — especially for a busy family kitchen in a cold climate.

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