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Mil wear layer vinyl plank flooring.
When purchasing vinyl flooring the wear layer will determine the durability of the flooring.
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Waterproof vinyl flooring 20 mil wear layer.
Wear layer 20mm 11 10 mil spill and stain guard 4 12 mil 84.
Here are some factors to consider when evaluating the wear layer of a luxury vinyl product.
In short the thicker the wear layer the more durable the floor.
Floorté lvp consists of a wood and plastic core wpc.
The wear layer is usually a clear urethane based coating that keeps the original appearance of the floor and provides easy maintenance.
With new technology some vinyls now offer added uv or durability layers on top of the wear layer for even more surface protection.
Master design rigid core waterproof flooring farmia grey 7 x 48 waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring with attached pad fo3306.
Wear layers range from 4 mil to 40 mil.
The wear layer is simply an extra layer of protection placed between the printed design of your vinyl plank or tile flooring material and the protective finish that goes on the very top.
If you have an active family or an assemblage of pets consider buying 20 mil or higher.
The former is part of their luxury vinyl planks lvp line.
The wear layer is a clear coat of urethane or acrylic depending on brand.
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Wear layers can range in thickness anywhere between 6 mil and 40 mil so how do you know which thickness you need for a project and what should you look for in a wear layer.
The floorte plus line is available with wear layers of 12 20 and 30 mils.
You get what you pay for with luxury vinyl plank flooring and what you re paying for in many cases is the wear layer.
If you have a space that will need a high resistance to scratches and wear a higher wear layer such as a 12 mil or 20 mil would be best for your application.
What the luxury vinyl wear layer does is protect your floors from scratching and denting keeping them looking their best for a lot longer.
Other factors such as plank construction installation and maintenance will play a critical role.
Shaw manufactures two vinyl plank flooring lines floorté lvp and floorté plus.
You should look for vinyl planks with a wear layer of at least 12 mil.
Waterproof vinyl flooring 12 mil wear layer.
Supreme elegance spc rigid core stonefire grey oak 7 x 48 waterproof luxury vinyl plank with attached cork underlayment tr5004.
Even with a thicker wear layer your floors may not last as long as you d think.