Vinyl plank flooring is available in a number of thicknesses ranging from 2mm to 8mm thick.
Is 43 mm is it thick a good vinyl.
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This measurement varies since luxury vinyl tile is comprised of four to five different distinct layers that include a urethane coating the wear layer a print film layer the vinyl core and the backing.
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.
Thicker vinyl is a good option if you have a thin or uneven hardwood subfloor since it will smooth out imperfections.
Meaning your floor continues to look as good as new for years.
If you re using vinyl planks for a low traffic area you might not need the thickest wear layer.
In the middle is a slice of vinyl plank flooring from the home decorators collection in noble oak.
It s slightly thicker at 4mm with an 8mil wear layer while the bottom sample is shaw matrix at 3 2mm thick with a 6mil wear.
Thick vinyl thick wear layer higher quality.
With designs ranging from all kinds of wood to travertine style stone there s one to suit all tastes.
Vinyl flooring of today is thick cushioned comfortable underfoot and looks fantastic.
Vinyl planks range in thickness from 2 mm for lower quality products to 8 mm or more for higher quality products.
Just as laminate flooring the thicker the floor the sturdier it is but this is not the main factor in determining durability.
These planks cost the most but they are also the most durable and usually look the most like real wood.
In the photo below the top sample carries the trafficmaster allure branding and is 3 8mm thick with a 4mil wear layer.
Additionally shaw s wear layers are a full 20 mil thick or about 0 02 of an inch thick.
Vinyl flooring in good condition can be wet mopped and if necessary it can be vigorously scrubbed with safe cleaning products.
The thickest vinyl planks can be anywhere from 5 mm 0 20 in to over 8 mm 0 31 in thick.
Laminate flooring ranges from about 1 00 per square foot for 7 mm thick planks to about 5 00 per square foot for 12 mm thick planks.
However if your vinyl flooring will be in the midst of your rough and tumble life then definitely thicker is better.