MGO vs SPC Flooring: Non-PVC Core vs Rigid PVC

MGO and SPC are both rigid floors, and both are sold for commercial projects. The difference is the core material, and that changes fire behaviour, weight, installation and cost. Buyers usually meet MGO when a project or a market asks for a non-PVC product.

The cores

	MGO	SPC
Core	Magnesium oxide mineral board	Limestone + PVC
PVC content	None in the core	PVC-based
Fire behaviour	Mineral core; classification depends on the full build	Classification depends on the full build
Weight	Heavier, more brittle at edges	Heavy, but tougher at the click
Decors	Limited range	Broad range
Availability	Project-based	Stock and project

Why projects ask for MGO

The usual reasons are a specification that excludes PVC, a fire requirement, or a market preference for mineral cores. Those are project requirements, not product trends, and they should be confirmed in writing before the order.

Where MGO is harder

MGO boards are heavier and less forgiving at the edge, and the decor range is narrower than SPC. Installation needs the right underlay and a flat subfloor, and the fixing method should follow the supplier’s instruction. The click or glue method is confirmed per product.

Fire and compliance

Fire classification applies to the complete floor build, including underlay, not to the core alone. Ask for the report that matches the product and the build you are buying, and confirm which document the project accepts. We do not claim a class we cannot document.

What to confirm

• Core composition and PVC-free confirmation;
• Fire report for the full build;
• Weight and loading plan;
• MOQ and lead time, since MGO is project-based;
• Underlay and fixing method.