SPC Flooring and Wall Coverings for Hotels

Why do hotel floor and wall finishes matter?

Material choices in a hotel are shaped by design as well as traffic, guest comfort, cleaning, maintenance, installation time and operating costs. Comfort and quiet in rooms; resistance to footfall and luggage in corridors; waterproofing in bathrooms; and design continuity in lobbies and restaurants all matter. Selection should reflect each space, its specification and the relevant product performance documentation.

• Guest rooms and suites: SPC flooring and decorative wall finishes.
• Bathrooms and shower walls: SPC panels and tiles with suitable waterproofing and installation details.
• Lobbies, receptions, corridors and restaurants: coordinated finishes suited to the space.
• Bars, lounges, meeting, spa and staff areas: surfaces selected subject to technical suitability.

SPC flooring for hotel rooms

Area Floors SPC flooring collections offer options for hotel rooms with a mineral-composite core, protective wear layer and water-resistant construction.

• Wear and scratch resistance for daily use
• Easy-clean surface options with stain resistance
• Integrated IXPE underlay models can help reduce impact sound
• EIR wood textures; plank and herringbone layouts
• Compatibility with underfloor heating subject to product and installation conditions
• Product characteristics suited to pet-friendly use
• Selected models use UniClic and Uni-Drop systems for adhesive-free installation

Large-format SPC wall panels for hotel bathrooms

Slim panels can provide an alternative to traditional wall finishes over suitable existing surfaces. Available in 965 × 2800 mm sizes and 3 mm or 4 mm thicknesses, options include marble, travertine, natural stone and concrete looks. Fewer joins across broad surfaces, ultra-matt and textured finishes, and easy cleaning support day-to-day maintenance.

• Water-resistant mineral-composite core
• Fewer visible joins across large surfaces
• Slim construction and installation over suitable existing finishes
• Can help reduce removal and debris work in suitable projects
• For direct-water areas such as showers, assess product suitability alongside waterproofing, joints and sealing details.

Design continuity with SPC wall tiles

SPC wall tiles in 30 × 60 cm format and 4 mm thickness suit hotel bathrooms, vanity backsplashes and decorative interior surfaces. The T&G joint helps align installation; its grout-free connection offers an alternative to conventional ceramic application. Tiles can be bonded to suitable surfaces and considered for renovation projects.

SPC solutions for hotel lobbies, corridors and restaurants

Marble- and stone-look panels can be considered for lobbies and reception areas; SPC flooring suited to footfall and luggage for corridors; and easy-clean flooring with natural-look wall finishes for restaurants. Plank and herringbone layouts, ultra-matt finishes and selected textures can be adapted to lounges and meeting spaces.

Natural textures meet SPC technology

Flooring and wall collections bring wood, marble, travertine, stone and concrete looks together with SPC technology, supporting visual continuity from guest rooms to shared spaces. EIR wood textures, ultra-matt wall panels and different flooring layouts can be considered together to suit the project concept.

Hotel renovation with efficient installation and less removal

Where surface conditions are suitable, SPC flooring and wall finishes may be installed over existing finishes. Locking systems can allow adhesive-free flooring on prepared subfloors; panels and tiles can be installed on existing walls with a suitable adhesive and system. Depending on the project, this can help reduce removal, simplify work stages and support floor- or room-by-room planning. Check substrate soundness, flatness, moisture and installation requirements first.

Manufactured in Istanbul, supplied to international projects

Area Floors manufactures SPC flooring, large-format wall panels and wall tiles at its facilities in Istanbul. Automated production and daily quality tests in the laboratory support the manufacturing process. Project coordination can cover collection selection, physical samples, technical sheets and performance documents, decor compatibility, stock/production planning, shipment coordination, and installation and maintenance documentation. Warehouses in Türkiye, Belgium and the Netherlands, stock options and a distributor network serve projects across markets.

Technical performance and product documents

CE markings, Declarations of Performance (DoP), test reports, environmental documents and technical information may be available for the relevant product scope. Always assess validity against the specific model and the scope stated in each document.

• For product options classified under EN 13501-1: Bfl-s1 reaction-to-fire class for SPC flooring; B-s3,d0 for SPC wall panels and tiles.
• Relevant flooring DoPs cover properties such as reaction to fire, slip resistance in dry conditions, formaldehyde emissions, electrical behaviour and thermal conductivity.
• TSE, Intertek and SGS reports may assess wear, staining, scratching, dimensional stability, residual indentation, furniture movement, castor-chair effect and locking strength.
• Documents or test results related to FloorScore®, A+ VOC, E1, M1, Indoor Air Comfort Gold and CDPH criteria may be available for relevant flooring products.
• EPDs under ISO 14025 and EN 15804, and ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 management-system documents support documentation within their stated scope.

Samples, technical documents and manufacturer support

We work with hotel investors, architects, contractors, project managers and purchasing teams on product selection, technical review and renovation planning. Warranty scope and duration depend on the product and applicable terms. Installation, maintenance and cleaning documentation can support teams from selection and delivery through installation and aftercare.

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