Better quality flooring tends to have the highest wear layers but is more expensive.
Thick vinyl plank flooring.
Additionally shaw s wear layers are a full 20 mil thick or about 0 02 of an inch thick.
Since luxury vinyl s quality is often based on its thickness you ll find that shaw s luxury vinyl plank flooring lines are all at least 5 mm thick or about 0 197 of an inch thick.
A thicker layer is more resistant to scratching and denting.
If you re using vinyl planks for a low traffic area you might not need the thickest wear layer.
Opt for a thickness of 2 3 mm 0 079 0 118 in for low traffic areas.
How to choose vinyl plank flooring method 1 of 3.
Vinyl plank flooring is available in a number of thicknesses ranging from 2mm to 8mm thick.
Premium vinyl flooring offers the richness and texture of more expensive natural materials such as hardwood ceramic tile and stone without maxing out your budget.
To help narrow down your choices check out some key features of each.
Lifeproof luxury vinyl flooring is both pet and kid friendly.
It s the second half of the durability equation.
Luxe plank and vivero both offer resilient flooring benefits and tile or plank shaped designs to meet your needs.
The level of wear on a vinyl plank is measured in mil one thousandth of an inch.
Rigid core vinyl plank flooring.
Offered in tile plank and sheet formats vinyl flooring boasts realistic visuals easy installation and a high level of comfort.
Luxe plank with fastak install.
Superior wear protection 28 mil wear layer and uv coating scratch resistance 4 7 out of 5 stars 11.
Choosing the thickness of the vinyl.
When you buy vinyl flooring it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you.
Lvp flooring is crafted with four layers including a waterproof pvc vinyl core and a scratch and stain resistant top layer perfect for pets and kids.
Select a vinyl no wax top coat for the most affordable wear layer.
8 7mm extra thick click lock luxury vinyl flooring plank 100 waterproof w eva underpad.
Thick vinyl thick wear layer higher quality.
Well it s what protects your vinyl flooring from surface scratches and stains.
3 interchangeable plank widths give you the ability to create a truly custom authentic wood look.
A mil is not the sameas a millimeter as roughly 40 mil equals 1 0 mm 39 4 mil to 1 mm to be exact.
Luxury vinyl tile lvt consists of two collections.