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How to Install SPC Click Flooring: Subfloor, Expansion and Common Mistakes
Subfloor, underlay, expansion gaps and click technique — what installers must get right, and what the factory provides.
By Michael Dong
Flooring Manufacturer or Trading Company? How to Tell the Difference
A practical checklist for importers: licence, live video, line count, inspection signature and certificate numbers.
By Michael DongLanded Cost for Flooring Imports: What to Add Beyond the FOB Price
A line-by-line landed cost model for flooring: freight, insurance, duty, port charges, inland transport and the hidden costs of claims and stock.
By Michael Dong
Mixed Container Loading for Distributors: How to Combine SPC, Laminate and Accessories
Planning a mixed flooring container: volume versus weight, pallet layout, decor separation and the paperwork that keeps the delivery clean.
By Michael Dong
Certificates for Flooring in the EU, US and Australia: What Each Market Actually Requires
A practical map of the documents buyers ask for in each market, what they cover, and how to check that a certificate applies to…
By Michael Dong
Packaging and Private Label for Flooring: Cartons, Pallet Marks and Barcodes
What to specify for private-label flooring cartons, how pallet marks and barcodes are agreed, and where packaging costs actually sit.
By Michael DongQuality Inspection for Flooring Orders: What a Pre-Shipment Check Should Cover
The checks that matter before a flooring container leaves the factory: quantity, decor match, locking, packing, marks and the photo record.
By Michael Dong
Incoterms for Flooring Buyers: FOB, CIF, CFR and DDP Compared
Who pays for what under each Incoterm, where the risk passes, and which term suits a first order versus a repeat container programme.
By Michael Dong
Sample Requests from Chinese Flooring Factories: What to Expect and What to Ask
How samples are packed, what they cost, how long they take, and the questions that make a sample useful for a real specification decision.
By Michael Dong
Wear Layer, AC Rating and Traffic Class: Specifying the Right Floor for Each Project
How wear layer, AC rating and traffic class map to residential, commercial and hospitality use, and where importers usually over- or under-specify.
By Michael Dong
Flooring MOQ Explained: What 300, 600 and 2,000 Square Meters Really Mean
Why MOQ differs by product line, how mixed containers change it, and how to plan a first order without over-committing to one decor.
By Michael Dong
How to Choose an SPC Flooring Supplier in China: 12 Checks Before the First Order
A due-diligence checklist for importers: factory or trader, line count, wear layer honesty, certificate numbers, packing standards and payment terms.
By Michael DongContainer Loading for Flooring Orders: Pallets, Mixed SKUs and Documents
How flooring containers are planned: pallet vs loose loading, mixed decors, weight limits and the documents the importer needs.
By Michael DongHow to Specify SPC Flooring: Thickness, Wear Layer and Underlay
The four values that decide SPC performance and cost, and the six items to send in an enquiry so quotations are comparable.
By Michael DongSPC vs Laminate Flooring: What Importers Should Compare Before Ordering
A practical comparison of SPC and laminate for importers: core construction, water behaviour, wear layer, MOQ and market fit.
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