Amtico Spacia vs Amtico Signature, what’s the difference?

Charlie Mac
8 hours ago
6 min read

Floral armchair with red cushion in a room with dark blue walls and white columns. Wooden table with flowers and a glass nearby. Herring Amtico flooring

“Amtico Signature doesn’t just deliver outstanding aesthetic quality. With an extra hard-wearing 1mm wear layer they are perfect for use throughout your home and come with the reassurance of a lifetime warranty.” amtico.com

If you are torn between Amtico Spacia and Amtico Signature, you are not alone. Both are premium luxury vinyl tile, LVT, ranges with a strong reputation in UK homes and commercial spaces. The real differences sit in wear layer thickness, design flexibility, and warranty cover. This guide lays out those differences clearly, in plain English, so you can choose with confidence.

What we will cover

A simple side by side summary
Where each range fits best, homes and commercial
Design and size options, including patterns, borders and stripping
Durability, wear layers, and warranties
Practical buying tips, installation notes, cleaning, slip resistance
Frequently asked questions
Further reading with trusted UK sources

The short answer

Spacia is the value packed workhorse, a tough 0.55 mm wear layer, a curated set of sizes and designs, quick to specify, backed by a 25 year residential warranty. Amtico Spacia
Signature is the flagship, a thicker 1.0 mm wear layer, a much larger palette of colours, textures and tile sizes, more scope for borders and motifs, a lifetime residential warranty. Amtico Signature

If your project needs maximum customisation or the heaviest duty surface, go Signature. If you want premium performance, fast, at a keener price, go Spacia.

Spacia vs Signature, a quick comparison

Range positioning

Spacia, curated designs for fast specification, strong value.
Signature, premium, design led, the most customisable Amtico collection.

Wear layer and thickness

Spacia, 0.55 mm wear layer on a 2.5 mm tile, engineered for long lasting protection.
Signature, 1.0 mm wear layer on a 2.5 mm tile, extra protection for high traffic areas.

Sizes and patterns

Spacia, popular planks and tiles in set sizes, ideal for simple patterns like straight plank or basic parquet.
Signature, the widest choice of sizes, including small and Xtra plank options, plus extensive laying patterns.

Borders, stripping and motifs

Spacia, can be installed with feature stripping for definition.
Signature, the full menu, feature stripping in five widths, borders, motifs, and Designers’ Choice patterns.

Warranties

Homes, Spacia 25 year, Signature lifetime, see Amtico’s warranty page for details. amtico.com
Commercial, Signature up to 20 year commercial warranty when specified correctly. amtico.com

Where each range excels

Choose Spacia when you need

A premium LVT at a sharper budget, without losing performance
Straight plank or tile layouts that look clean and modern
A swift selection process, fewer decisions, faster ordering
Peace of mind with a long residential warranty, 25 years.

Great fits, rental properties, busy family kitchens, high use hallways, small retail refits on tight timelines.

Choose Signature when you need

A heavier duty surface for high traffic zones, the 1.0 mm wear layer helps resist scuffs and micro scratches
Design freedom, more sizes, patterns, borders and motifs
A truly bespoke look, for example Versailles, French Weave, or Designers’ Choice layouts
The strongest residential cover, lifetime warranty.

Great fits, open plan living, statement hallways, hospitality and boutique retail, premium offices and show homes.

Design options, sizes and patterns, what changes by range

Spacia gives you popular plank and tile formats that work almost anywhere, including common plank sizes for wood looks and square or rectangular tiles for stone looks. If you want definition between tiles, Spacia supports feature stripping to create a grout line effect or a border.

Signature opens the toolbox fully. You can specify small planks, standard planks and Xtra planks, plus a wide matrix of tile sizes, then combine them in classic or intricate laying patterns like Parquet, Chevron, French Weave, Basket Weave, Bonded Stone and more. You can add borders, feature stripping in 3.2 mm to 19.1 mm widths, and even drop in motifs, or pick a ready curated Designers’ Choice pattern to simplify ordering. a

Durability, wear layers and warranties explained

Wear layer is the clear, protective top layer, thicker means more scope to re refresh and more resistance to micro wear over time.

Spacia uses 0.55 mm, a standard for quality residential and many light to medium commercial settings. amtico.com
Signature uses 1.0 mm, suited to heavier duty applications and extended life. amtico.com

Surface treatment, both ranges use Amtico’s Quantum Guard urethane, engineered for scratch and stain resistance and easy cleaning, shown on individual product specifications. Both are phthalate free according to Amtico’s product specs.

Warranties

Homes, Spacia includes 25 years, Signature includes a lifetime warranty, see Amtico’s warranty page for scope and conditions.
Commercial, Signature and Signature Safety carry up to 20 years commercial warranty when used and maintained as specified.

Visual suggestion, a simple bar chart that shows 0.55 mm vs 1.0 mm wear layers, alongside warranty icons, 25 year vs lifetime.

Installation notes that protect your warranty

A beautiful LVT floor starts with subfloor preparation and moisture control. In the UK, installers follow BS 8203 as the code of practice for resilient floor coverings. Moisture testing, correct smoothing compounds, and adhesive selection matter, especially over new screeds. The Contract Flooring Association’s guidance summarises current best practice and updates related to BS 8203, including in situ probe moisture testing. CFA

For slip resistance in wet or public areas, the pendulum test is the preferred UK method, set out by the Health and Safety Executive. When floors are likely to get wet, many specifiers look for wet PTV 36 or above in final use conditions, and they complete a slip risk assessment for the space. This is practical context, it is not a rating that applies to every LVT product without testing. HSE

Tip, match the flooring specification to the room’s risk, for example, consider Signature Safety in wet back of house areas where a sustainable slip resistance is required in use, and always check the technical data.

Cleaning and everyday care

Both ranges clean easily with regular dry sweeping, followed by a neutral detergent and microfibre mop. Amtico’s Quantum Guard surface makes routine maintenance straightforward, especially when you avoid harsh chemicals and rinse properly after detergent contact time. Your installer or supplier can provide the latest care guide.

Bonus tip, if you choose feature stripping that mimics grout lines, use a soft brush and keep on top of rinsing so residues do not build up along edges. Also find suitable indoor cotton mats to help protect entrance ways here.

Which should you choose, a decision framework

You want premium LVT at the best price, choose Spacia.
You want maximum design freedom and longevity, choose Signature.
You want statement patterns and borders, choose Signature.
You are fitting a rental, a family home, or a quick retail refresh, Spacia is often the sweet spot.
You are fitting a showcase space, or need heavier duty protection, Signature is worth the uplift.

My experience, fitting LVT across London homes and commercial units, I reach for Spacia when budgets and timelines are tight, and I reach for Signature when the brief demands custom borders and patterns with extra headroom on wear.

FAQs

Is Amtico Signature better quality than Spacia? Signature has a thicker 1.0 mm wear layer, which provides extra durability and more scope for refinishing during its life. Spacia’s 0.55 mm layer is still high quality and well suited to most homes.

Does Signature cost more than Spacia? Usually yes, because of the thicker wear layer, wider size matrix, and custom design options. Ask your retailer for a written quote that includes sundries and fitting.

Can I put either range in bathrooms and kitchens? Yes, LVT is popular in kitchens and bathrooms. Always manage moisture, seal edges where appropriate, and follow installation guidance to protect your warranty.

What about underfloor heating? Both ranges work with most water based underfloor heating systems within temperature limits, for example surface temperature control and gradual commissioning, check the latest technical sheet for the exact limits.

Do I need borders or feature stripping? No, it is optional. Borders and stripping are design tools, they can frame spaces or create a tile and grout look, more options exist in the Signature range.

How long are the warranties? Residential, Spacia 25 years, Signature lifetime. Commercial, Signature up to 20 years when specified and maintained correctly. Always read the scope and exclusions.

Sources cited in the article, selected highlights

Amtico Signature collection, specs and lifetime warranty statement for homes. amtico.com
Amtico Spacia collection, 0.55 mm wear layer and 25 year residential warranty highlights. amtico.com
Amtico warranty information for homes, Signature lifetime, Spacia 25 years. amtico.com
HSE, Assessing the slip resistance of flooring, preferred UK methods and interpretation. HSE
CFA guidance referencing BS 8203, moisture testing and subfloor practice. CFA

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