Congratulations, FloorLabs: First EPDs Hit the Floor
FloorLabs just took a big first step into the transparency arena with its debut Environmental Product Declaration. If your specs include rigid‑core LVT, this move turns a common buyer question into a simple yes and keeps bids focused on performance, finish, and delivery.
What launched in January
FloorLabs published its first‑ever EPD in January 2026 covering an SPC rigid‑core LVT product, listed as SPC Click 5mm with a 0.55 wear layer. Scope reads product‑specific rather than a broad family, which makes like‑for‑like comparisons easy for project teams.
Category and rulebook
This entry sits in resilient flooring and aligns to the c‑PCR for resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings under EN 16810. That is the rulebook competitors use for LVT and SPC, so FloorLabs can now be evaluated on equal footing in submittals.
Who verified it
The program operator is EPD Hub. EPD Hub is recognized by ECO Platform as an Established ECO EPD Programme Operator, which improves cross‑market acceptance for EN 15804 EPDs and ECO Portal visibility (EPD Hub press release, 2025) (ECO Platform, 2025).
Why it matters now
FloorLabs sells into commercial and residential projects with SPC, laminate, and wood products. In many bids today, a product‑specific EPD prevents conservative default factors from inflating embodied carbon, which can quietly push a spec toward a rival. Having a verified declaration keeps conversations on design intent and lead time instead of paperwork detours.
At FloorLabs or competing in LVT and SPC?
Follow us for a product-by-product competitive analysis to see how your SPC offerings stack up against AHF Products, Shaw Contract, and HMTX.
Competitive snapshot
Closest peers in LVT and SPC already publish product‑specific EPDs. AHF Products lists rigid‑core SPC and other resilient categories with SCS Global Services in North America. Shaw Contract shows SPC and LVT coverage verified through UL and EPD International across multiple lines. HMTX’s Metroflor brand carries both glue‑down LVT and rigid‑core EPDs with SCS. For broader context on one category leader’s posture, see our look at Tarkett. The takeaway is simple. FloorLabs has caught up to the table stakes on a flagship SPC product and can now defend specs against those established names.
Program operator context buyers ask about
Specs teams often check operator governance. EPD Hub’s Established status under ECO Platform signals audited procedures that align to EN 15804 and ISO 14025, and eligible EPDs are listed in the ECO Portal for easier discovery (EPD Hub press release, 2025) (ECO Platform, 2025). That helps when projects span multiple regions or when reviewers prefer EN‑formatted declarations.
Website visibility check
We could not locate this new EPD on FloorLabs’ public site at the time of writing. Publishing the PDF and a 60‑second explainer on the SPC product page and sustainability hub makes submittal packages faster and shortens the back‑and‑forth with contractors. It’s a small fix that pays off quickly.
What to do next
- Map additional high‑runner SPC SKUs into a minimal set of declarations so sales is not chasing one‑offs.
- Align naming between the EPD and pricelist to avoid submittal confusion.
- If internal bandwidth is tight, pick an LCA partner who will wrangle plant data end‑to‑end and keep your senior engineers focused on production. That is how teams ship high‑quality EPDs without slowing launches.
Bottom line
FloorLabs has officially entered the transparency arena. One product‑specific EPD in resilient flooring may look modest, yet it removes a frequent spreadsheet penalty and unlocks more bids where verified data is a pre‑qualifier. More coverage next will definately turn this first step into durable spec advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EPDs did FloorLabs release in this first wave and which month was it?
One debut, product‑specific EPD for SPC rigid‑core LVT, released in January 2026.
Which program operator verified the new EPD and why does that matter?
EPD Hub verified and published it. EPD Hub is recognized by ECO Platform as an Established ECO EPD Programme Operator, which supports market acceptance and ECO Portal listing for EN 15804 EPDs (EPD Hub press release, 2025) (ECO Platform, 2025).
Was an external LCA developer or consultant named?
The public record we reviewed does not list a separate developer organization for this EPD.
Which competitors already show similar EPD coverage?
AHF Products, Shaw Contract, and HMTX’s Metroflor all publish product‑specific EPDs for LVT or rigid‑core SPC with operators like SCS Global Services and UL.
What should FloorLabs do to build on this start?
Prioritize EPDs for top‑volume SPC variants, mirror names between the EPD and selling materials, and add a clear download path on the website to speed submittals.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
