For a long time, cold tiles and marble were the only choices for homes in Kathmandu. But walking on cold tiles during winter mornings is very uncomfortable. On the other hand, real wooden parquet easily gets scratched, is expensive to fix, and gets damaged by dampness (seepage) during the monsoon season.
That is why modern artificial wooden floors like SPC and PVC Vinyl Flooring are now the top choice for apartments, houses, and offices in Kathmandu.
If you want to change your floors, here is everything you need to know in simple terms.
1. SPC Flooring (Stone Plastic Composite)
SPC is currently the strongest and most durable modern flooring available. It is made by mixing natural limestone powder with plastic. This makes the inside hard like a stone, but the top looks exactly like beautiful real wood.
- 100% Waterproof: Unlike real wood, SPC will not swell or get ruined by water leaks or heavy monsoon dampness.
- Does Not Scratch or Dent Easily: Because the core is hard, heavy furniture legs or high heels will not leave marks on it.
- Easy "Click" Installation: SPC uses a lock-and-click system. This means it fits together perfectly without messy glue. We can even install it directly on top of your old flat tiles or smooth cement.
- Best For: Master bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and busy office spaces.
2. PVC Vinyl Flooring (Planks & Rolls)
PVC flooring is a softer, flexible option made from vinyl material. It is available as wooden-style planks or big rolls that are glued directly to your floor.
- Very Affordable: If you want the beautiful look of wooden floors but have a strict budget, PVC vinyl is the best and most affordable choice.
- Soft and Warm: Because it is made of flexible material, it is softer to walk on and keeps your feet warm during Kathmandu's cold winters.
- Fast Fitting: It can be pasted to the floor very quickly, transforming a room in just a few hours.
- Best For: Rental flats, children's playrooms, low-budget renovations, and dry rooms.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | SPC Flooring | PVC Vinyl Flooring | Normal Wooden Laminate |
| Waterproof? | 100% Yes | Yes (Water-Resistant) | No (Can swell with water) |
| Warm in Winter? | Yes, very warm | Yes, very warm | Yes, warm |
| Strength / Hardness | Hard like stone | Soft and flexible | Medium (Compressed wood) |
| How it is Fitted | Locks together (No Glue) | Glued to the floor | Locks together |
Why These Floors Are Perfect for the Kathmandu Weather
When choosing flooring in Nepal, we have to think about two big weather problems:
1. Freezing Winter Floors
Normal tiles absorb the cold from the ground, making your house freezing in the winter. Both SPC and PVC floors block the cold from below. They keep your rooms much warmer, which means you don't have to keep your electric heaters running all day.
2. Monsoon Ground Dampness (Seepage)
In ground-floor flats or older brick houses, water seepage coming up from the ground can ruin normal wooden floors very quickly. Because SPC has a stone-plastic core, it never gets moldy or damaged by ground water.
Get the Best Flooring Service at Maple Furnishing House
For any floor to look good and last a long time, the base must be prepared properly. At Maple Furnishing House, we take care of everything from start to finish:
- See and Feel the Real Thing: Visit our showroom to look at different wooden colors and designs to see what matches your walls.
- Free Room Measurement: Our team will visit your house to check your floors and measure exactly how much material you need, so you don't waste any money.
- Clean and Fast Fitting: Our expert workers will install your new floor quickly and neatly, adding matching borders (skirting) to the walls for a perfect finish.
Ready to Upgrade Your Floors?
Change your cold tiles into beautiful, warm wooden floors today.
- Showroom Location: Thirbam Sadak, Baluwatar Chowk, Kathmandu 44600
- Call / WhatsApp: +977-9801016400
- Email: maplefurnishing@gmail.com
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