Vinyl flooring of today is thick cushioned comfortable underfoot and looks fantastic.
Is 43 mm is it thick a good vinyl.
Vinyl planks range in thickness from 2 mm for lower quality products to 8 mm or more for higher quality products.
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.
Vinyl flooring in good condition can be wet mopped and if necessary it can be vigorously scrubbed with safe cleaning products.
Meaning your floor continues to look as good as new for years.
Thicker vinyl is a good option if you have a thin or uneven hardwood subfloor since it will smooth out imperfections.
In the middle is a slice of vinyl plank flooring from the home decorators collection in noble oak.
When you buy vinyl flooring it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you.
Vinyl plank flooring is available in a number of thicknesses ranging from 2mm to 8mm thick.
It s the second half of the durability equation.
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.
Just as laminate flooring the thicker the floor the sturdier it is but this is not the main factor in determining durability.
However if your vinyl flooring will be in the midst of your rough and tumble life then definitely thicker is better.
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.
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.
These planks cost the most but they are also the most durable and usually look the most like real wood.
With designs ranging from all kinds of wood to travertine style stone there s one to suit all tastes.
The thickest vinyl planks can be anywhere from 5 mm 0 20 in to over 8 mm 0 31 in thick.
If you re using vinyl planks for a low traffic area you might not need the thickest wear layer.
In the photo below the top sample carries the trafficmaster allure branding and is 3 8mm thick with a 4mil wear layer.