Wear Layer Vinyl Flooring

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Wear layer vinyl flooring.

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 layer. 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. Twenty to 28 mil ratings are typically for higher traffic and commercial areas. The wear layer is like the bodyguard of your floor.

The thicker the wear layer the more durable and long lasting your vinyl flooring will be. Mohawk vinyl plank flooring is a good value since cost is reasonable. The wear layer of vinyl flooring is the urethane based top coat and finish that prevents scuffs dents scrapes and stains. In the photo below the top sample carries the trafficmaster allure branding and is 3 8mm thick with a 4mil wear layer.

The more wear layer you have between your top coat and the decorative layer the longer the floor is going to last. It s simple the wear layer helps your floor last longer. The wear layer is usually a clear urethane based coating that keeps the original appearance of the floor and provides easy maintenance. Its measurements are put in the thousands of an inch called mils.

Selection is very good. Vinyl floor wear layer. Thickness is measured in mils with 1 mil being about as thick as a human hair. This means it is high quality luxury.

Both floating and glue down lines are produced. The best feature is the 22 mils wear layer on its premium vinyl plank flooring. Mohawk has the best selection of any leading brand. The thickness of the wear layer is measured in mils and wear layers are typically 6 12 or 20 mils thick.