Vinyl Floor With A Thick Wear Layer

It s the second half of the durability equation.

Vinyl floor with a thick wear layer.

In short the thicker the wear layer the more durable the floor. If you re using vinyl planks for a low traffic area you might not need the thickest wear layer. But what is thick. To avoid all the costs associated with replacing worn flooring the smart decision is to virtually always go for the thickest wear layer you can afford.

When purchasing vinyl flooring the wear layer will determine the durability of the flooring. Well it s what protects your vinyl flooring from surface scratches and stains. To decide on the best wear layer you will need to determine the usage of the flooring. 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.

Made of clear pvc film and applied to the top of the photographic layer the wear layer adds an extra boost of durability and extends the life of your resilient flooring. The thicker your vinyl floor s wear layer the longer it will last. 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. Why is the wear layer important.

It s simple the wear layer helps your floor last longer. Thick vinyl thick wear layer higher quality. Additionally shaw s wear layers are a full 20 mil thick or about 0 02 of an inch thick. A thicker layer is more resistant to scratching and denting.

Better quality flooring tends to have the highest wear layers but is more expensive. If you have pets kids or there is a lot of foot traffic in your home or workplace you should opt for a thicker wear layer. The level of wear on a vinyl plank is measured in mil one thousandth of an inch a mil is not the same as a millimeter as roughly 40 mil equals 1 0 mm 39 4 mil to 1 mm to be exact. In short the thicker the wear layer the more durable the floor.

The thickness of the wear layer is measured in mils and wear layers are typically 6 12 or 20 mils thick. In the photo below the top sample carries the trafficmaster allure branding and is 3 8mm thick with a 4mil wear layer.