1867 Floors Evolution Azura Stone-Look Vinyl Tile

What SPC rigid core construction means

1867 Floors Evolution Azura is built on an SPC rigid core, a dense centre made primarily from limestone powder and PVC. The core does not flex, soften, or expand the way thin flexible vinyl can. Azura installs as a floating floor: the tiles click together and rest over the subfloor with no glue or nails, a fast, clean install handled by our in-house vinyl installation team. A rigid core bridges minor subfloor imperfections better than a thin tile. One honest note: a floating floor still wants a reasonably flat, clean, dry subfloor.

Decision line: choose Azura when you want a stone-look floor that installs quickly and floats over the subfloor.

100% waterproof, and what that actually covers

Azura carries a 100% waterproof rating, and the SPC core is the reason. A stone composite core does not absorb water or swell, so spills, mopping, humidity, and damp conditions will not damage the tile, and the floor can be installed in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements. One honest clarification still applies, covered in our guide on whether tile-look flooring is waterproof: a waterproof tile is not a waterproof installation. A floating floor has seams and a perimeter expansion gap, and standing water left long enough can still reach the subfloor. For a shower pan, a sealed tile system with a waterproofing membrane remains correct.

A stone look without the stone trade-offs

Real stone tile is cold underfoot, demands grout maintenance, and can crack under impact. Azura reproduces the stone aesthetic while sidestepping those issues: it is warmer underfoot than stone, has no grout to maintain across the field, and the rigid core resists cracking. The 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer, well above the 12 mil common on residential vinyl, handles everyday traffic. For homeowners weighing this look against real tile, our guide to porcelain vs ceramic tile is a useful comparison.

Evolution Azura Collection FAQs

Is Evolution Azura waterproof?

Yes. Azura is rated 100% waterproof thanks to its SPC stone composite core, which does not absorb water or swell. It suits bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements. Note that a waterproof tile is not a waterproof installation, so a shower pan still needs a sealed system with a separate waterproofing membrane.

What is SPC rigid core vinyl tile?

SPC stands for stone plastic composite, a dense rigid core made mainly from limestone powder and PVC. Unlike thin flexible vinyl, an SPC core does not flex or expand easily, so the tiles stay stable and install as a floating click-together floor with no glue.

How is Azura different from real stone tile?

Azura reproduces a stone look but is warmer underfoot than stone, has no field grout to maintain, installs faster as a floating floor, and its rigid core resists the cracking that can affect natural stone under impact.

Can Azura be installed in a bathroom?

Yes. Its 100% waterproof construction suits bathroom floors. For a shower pan or any area with constant standing water, a separate waterproofing membrane is still required beneath the floor.

Where can I see the Evolution Azura collection in person?

Azura is available at both Squarefoot Flooring showrooms: 700 Dundas St E in Mississauga and 112 Saunders Rd in Barrie. Visiting in person lets you compare the full range of finishes under real lighting.