Are you an official Quick-Step dealer in East Africa?

Yes—Decomagna is listed on the official Quick-Step dealer locator for Nairobi, Kenya. See the live listing on Quick-Step’s website.

What is an AC rating?

AC = Abrasion Class from EN 13329 for laminate. Higher AC (AC3–AC6) indicates greater wear resistance. Service Classes (21–23, 31–34, 41–43) describe intended use areas across categories.

Does thickness equal quality?

Not necessarily. Core density (e.g., HDF ~800–900 kg/m³) and click precision drive stability and longevity more than thickness alone.

SPC vs LVT — what’s the difference?

SPC is a rigid stone-polymer core; LVT can be flexible or rigid. SPC is firmer underfoot and resists telegraphing; LVT can feel warmer/quieter with the right underlay.

Flooring Kenya | SPC vs LVT vs Laminate vs Engineered Wood

Official Quick-Step Dealer — East Africa

Decomagna Ltd is listed on Quick-Step’s official dealer locator for Nairobi, Kenya. We supply SPC flooring, LVT/vinyl tiles, laminate flooring, engineered wood, and cushion vinyl (Mkeka wa Mbao) across Kenya and the wider East Africa region.

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Service area: Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, and deliveries across East Africa.

SPC flooring Kenya — rigid core vinyl planks

SPC Flooring (Rigid Core)

Ultra-stable, water-resistant planks for homes, retail and offices (Class 33–34).

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LVT / Vinyl Tiles

Quiet underfoot, easy maintenance — great for homes and renovation projects.

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Laminate Flooring

AC-rated wear resistance with European click systems and dense HDF cores.

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Engineered Wood

Warm, refinishable wood floors with stable multi-ply cores.

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Cushion Vinyl (Mkeka wa Mbao)

Comfortable sheet vinyl for rentals, schools and healthcare.

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Feature comparison

Specs vary by brand/collection; always check the data sheet. Below is a typical, simplified comparison.

Property	SPC (Rigid Core Vinyl)	LVT (Flexible or Rigid)	Laminate	Engineered Wood
Core composition	Stone-polymer composite (rigid)	Vinyl/PVC; flexible or rigid MMF	HDF + décor + melamine wear layer	Real wood top layer on multi-ply/HDF core
Water resistance	Excellent	Excellent–Good	Good–Moderate	Moderate
Acoustics/feel	Firm; add underlay	Often quieter/warmer	Depends on underlay & density	Warm, natural
Scratch/wear	PU wear layer	PU wear layer	AC class (EN 13329)	Refinishable (top-layer dependent)
Subfloor prep	Hides minor telegraphing	Flexible needs better prep	Flatness/click accuracy important	Flatness & humidity control
Typical use	Homes & commercial (33/34)	Homes & commercial (32–34)	Homes & commercial (AC3–AC5)	Premium residential

For LVT/SPC, look for ISO 10874 use classes (e.g., 23/33/34) and EN 16511 for rigid MMF panels.

Why Belgian brands often outperform low-cost imports

Standards & testing culture

Leading Belgian/EU manufacturers (e.g., Unilin/Quick-Step) design to European norms and publish technical data sheets and even Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Look for EN 13329 (laminate), EN 16511 (rigid MMF) and ISO 10874 (use-area classes).

Consistent cores & click systems

Core density, precise milling and advanced click profiles drive stability and water resistance more than thickness alone.

Tip: Ask for the data sheet showing standard compliance, use class, and density — not just thickness.

Don’t be fooled by thickness — density matters more

For laminate, a high-density fiberboard (HDF) core typically in the 800–900 kg/m³ range will outperform a thicker but low-density board. Better density = stronger edges, better moisture performance and dimensional stability.

What to request from any supplier

Standards cited (EN 13329 / EN 16511 / ISO 10874).
Declared use class (23/33/34) or AC rating (AC4/AC5).
Core density (kg/m³) and edge swelling tests.
Wear-layer thickness (vinyl) or top-layer thickness (wood).

AC ratings & Service Classes — how they relate

AC (Abrasion Class) is a laminate wear test from EN 13329 (AC1–AC6). Service Classes (21–23, 31–34, 41–43) describe use-area intensity across categories. Use brand data sheets for exact pairing.

Environment	Service class (ISO 10874)	Typical laminate AC	Examples
Domestic — light/moderate/heavy	21 / 22 / 23	AC2 / AC3	Bedrooms, living areas
Commercial — moderate	31 / 32	AC3 / AC4	Hotels, offices, shops
Commercial — heavy / very intensive	33 / 34	AC4 / AC5–AC6	Retail, lobbies, public buildings

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References & further reading

FloorTrends: EN 13329 AC ratings (laminate wear resistance). Read
Quick-Step: EU usage classes 21–23, 31–34, 41–43 explained. Read
ISO 10874 (Polyflor summary). PDF
Unilin/Quick-Step EPD for rigid LVT; notes EN 16511 for MMF. Brand
HDF density ranges for laminate cores. Technical note

This page reads as an independent guide while pointing to accredited European brands and official dealer listings for Kenya.