The most common type of WPC flooring is non-coextruded WPC flooring. They are made of recycled plastic and wood fiber. The entire flooring product is made of the same material.
During the WPC flooring manufacturing process, recycled plastic, wood fiber, and other additives are mixed together and then extruded through an extrusion die to get a molded floor. During this process, flooring manufacturers will add natural textures that imitate real wood to the surface of the flooring to make them look and feel more natural.
Although they are still high-quality WPC flooring. Since there is no coextruded layer, the wood fiber is still clearly visible. Some people prefer the uncovered look because the exposed wood makes them look like traditional wooden floors.
WPC flooring is strong and durable, has very good waterproof and mildew resistance, and can last a long time even without a coextruded layer. Due to the 3D wood grain on the surface, non-coextruded WPC flooring is very non-slip. It is one of the best choices for building a patio wooden deck.
Coextruded WPC flooring has the same core material as non-coextruded WPC flooring. However, it is surrounded by an additional protective coextruded layer. All four sides and ends of the coextruded WPC flooring are covered with this coextruded layer. This prevents water from entering the core of the floor.
Co-extruded wood flooring is the most durable of the two types of wood flooring. This is because the extra protective layer makes the floor stronger and more durable.
And now co-extruded WPC flooring is the most common type because it has many advantages. In other words, most WPC flooring on the market today is co-extruded flooring. Co-extruded WPC flooring comes in many different styles.