As a professional SPC flooring brand under JINING FLOORMAKER HOME CO.,LTD., FLOORCASA has worked with dozens of manufacturing partners and understood the pain points of "choosing the wrong factory"—delayed delivery, unstable quality, and hidden costs. This blog will share 5 practical criteria to help you identify a reliable high-quality SPC flooring factory, avoiding risks in cooperation.

1. Verify the Factory's Core Qualifications: Don't Skip the "Baseline Check"

Qualifications are the first barrier to screen out unqualified factories. A high-quality SPC flooring factory must have complete and valid certificates to ensure compliance and reliability.

• Industry certifications: Prioritize factories with CE, ISO 9001 (quality management), and FloorScore® certifications. These certificates prove the factory's products meet international quality and environmental standards, especially for export-oriented businesses.

• Production licenses: Confirm the factory has legal production permits for SPC flooring, including raw material procurement qualification and product inspection reports. Avoid "small workshops" without formal licenses—they often can't guarantee stable production.

• Brand cooperation experience: Ask if the factory has served well-known flooring brands (like FLOORCASA). Factories with brand cooperation experience are more familiar with strict quality control and customization requirements, reducing communication costs.

2. Inspect Production Strength: Focus on "Hardware" and "Software"

Production strength directly determines product quality and delivery capacity. Don't just listen to the factory's introduction—verify through on-site visits or detailed data.

• Hardware: Production lines & equipment: High-quality factories usually use advanced extrusion lines (e.g., German Reifenhäuser) and precision cutting machines. These devices ensure the thickness deviation of SPC flooring is within ±0.1mm and the locking structure is tight.

• Software: Production capacity & delivery cycle: Ask for the factory's monthly output (e.g., 500,000㎡+) and average delivery cycle (e.g., 15–20 days for regular orders). Avoid factories with "excessive orders"—they may delay your delivery to meet other clients needs.

• Raw material control: A reliable factory will use virgin PVC resin (not recycled materials) and high-quality calcium carbonate. You can request a raw material sample to check—good raw materials have no pungent odor and stable color.

3. Evaluate Quality Control Systems: Look for "Full-Process Supervision"

SPC flooring's wear resistance, water resistance, and impact resistance depend on strict quality control (QC). A high-quality factory will never "test quality by customers."

• Pre-production inspection: Check if the factory tests raw materials (e.g., tensile strength, flame retardancy) before production. Unqualified raw materials must be rejected.

• In-production sampling: During the extrusion and lamination process, the factory should sample products every 2 hours to test parameters like thickness, surface finish, and locking tightness.

• Post-production inspection: Before delivery, 100% of products should be inspected for appearance (no scratches, color differences) and performance (e.g., wear resistance test with Taber abraser). Only products that pass all tests can be shipped.

4. Check Customization Capabilities: Adapt to Market Demand

In the competitive flooring market, a factory with strong customization capabilities can help your brand stand out. Focus on these 3 aspects:

• Product customization: Can the factory produce SPC flooring in different thicknesses (4mm–8mm), widths (180mm–240mm), and designs (wood grain, stone grain, abstract patterns)? FLOORCASA's cooperative factories, for example, can provide 100+ pattern options and customize colors according to Pantone numbers.

• Packaging customization: Does the factory support custom packaging with your brand logo, specifications, and warning labels? This helps enhance brand recognition during transportation and sales.

• MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): For small-batch test orders, choose factories with a low MOQ (e.g., 1,000㎡). Some large factories have an MOQ of 5,000㎡, which is not suitable for new brands or small-scale buyers.

5. Assess After-Sales Service: Ensure "No Worry After Cooperation"

Even with strict quality control, problems may occur during transportation or use. A factory with good after-sales service can solve your troubles quickly.

• Problem response time: Ask how long the factory will respond to quality complaints (e.g., within 24 hours). Avoid factories that "ignore emails" or "delay processing."

• Compensation mechanism: Clarify the compensation plan for unqualified products (e.g., re-production, refund, or partial compensation). Put this into the contract to avoid disputes.

• Technical support: Does the factory provide installation guides, maintenance tips, or technical training for your team? This is especially helpful if you are expanding into new markets.

Why FLOORCASA Is Your Trusted SPC Flooring Partner

As a brand under JINING FLOORMAKER HOME CO.,LTD., FLOORCASA has our own factory. In cooperation with raw material factories, we have a professional QC team and a strict set of screening standards.. Every factory we work with passes 12 rounds of inspections (from qualifications to after-sales) to ensure our products meet global customers'needs. Whether you are a distributor, retailer, or brand owner, we can provide high-quality SPC flooring with stable supply and professional support. 

Visit our official website www.floorcasa.com to browse our product catalog, or contact our sales team directly—we'll help you find the most suitable SPC flooring solutions for your market.