How Thick Should Lvp Be

The most common thickness of LVP used in common households is 12 mil, but if your household is fairly active, or has a number of pets, a higher thickness is recommended – such as 20 mil. Most thicker planks, such as 28 mil, are used for commercial rather than household installations.

Does the thickness of LVP matter?

Thicker vinyl doesn’t make it more durable The wear layer is what protects your vinyl flooring from surface scratches, dents, stains and water damage. Generally speaking, you’d want a thicker wear layer in high-foot traffic areas, such as the kitchen, living room, waiting rooms, hallways and around the office.

Is 5mm good for vinyl plank flooring?

When choosing click floating flooring, it is best to pick planks or tiles with a minimum thickness of 5mm. … As for the wear layer, opt for a thickness of between 4 and 12 mil for less busy spots and 20 mil and above when installing floating vinyl flooring in high traffic spaces.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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