What is the difference between PVC commercial flooring and floor leather

May 21 , 2025

The difference between PVC commercial flooring and PVC floor leather

PVC commercial flooring and PVC floor leather are often confused during the selection of flooring materials for commercial spaces. As a PVC flooring manufacturer with 20 years of export experience, FARFALY will analyze the essential differences between the two in this article to help you make wise purchasing decisions.

Material structure and production process differences

Core substrate comparison

Type	core substrate	density
Commercial flooring	high-density fiberglass layer	average density of 2.1g/cm³
Floor Leather	Ordinary PVC foam layer	Density range 0.6 - 1.2g/cm³

Abrasion-resistant layer thickness (key indicator)

Type	Thickness of wear layer	Grade
Commercial flooring	0.5 - 0.7mm	Class 34 according to EN 649
Floor Leather	0.1 - 0.3mm	Class 23 only

Comparison of performance parameters (based on ASTM standards)

Type	Compressive strength	Fire rating
Commercial flooring	≥45MPa (can withstand the passage of heavy equipment)	Class B1 (GB8624 standard)
Floor Leather	8 - 15MPa (pedestrian area only)	B2 - C grade

Economic Analysis of Applicable Scenarios

Type	Commercial Project Full Life Cycle Cost	Service Life
Commercial flooring	Initial cost ￥200 - 400㎡	10 - 15 years
Floor Leather	initial cost of ￥ 50 - 120 / ㎡	3 - 5 years to be replaced

Comparison of professional installation systems

Type	installation system	related characteristics
Commercial flooring	Locking /Adhesive system	Includes 6mm acoustic underlayment
Floor Leather	self-adhesive backing	thickness ≤ 2mm

Environmental Certification Differences

Type	environmental certification	VOC emissions
Commercial flooring	LEED v4.1/BREEAM certified	VOC emission <50μg/m³
Floor Leather	only through the national standard GB/T 18046	-

Maintenance Guide

Type	Maintenance method
Commercial flooring	Supports mechanical cleaning (speed <1500rpm)
Floor Leather	Manual cleaning only

Clarification of Common Misconceptions

Myth 1: Thickness determines quality

The reality is that should focus on wear-resistant layer percentage, rather than simply look at the thickness of the floor.

Myth 2: low price is affordable

Need to comprehensively calculate the total cost of maintenance for 10 years, rather than just looking at the initial purchase price.

FARFALY recommendations

In medical institutions, educational establishments and other high-traffic environments, you should give priority to the choice of PVC commercial flooring, FARFALY's Class 34 products have been successfully used in Dubai International Airport and other harsh environments, the quality of which you can trust.

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