Wear Layer Flooring

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Wear layer 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. Put simply the wear layer is the top surface that provides the durability stain and scratch resistance of vinyl flooring. At kolay we have revolutionized the industry when it comes to eco friendly flooring. Adura max is an expanded polymer core floor also known as wpc adura max dampens sound by 30 for more peace and quiet in homes with multiple stories plus those with media rooms music rooms and kids play spaces.

Layers of laminate wear ratings denote the durability of the 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. However if your vinyl flooring will be in the midst of your rough and tumble life then definitely thicker is better. You re gonna want the beefiest bodyguard right.

The wear layer is one of the most important featuresof any vinyl flooring it determines how long it will last and not surprisingly the length of the warranty. In the middle is a slice of vinyl plank flooring from the home decorators collection in noble oak. This top layer is what you ll see once the flooring is installed and is commonly referred to as a wear layer one may choose engineered over solid hardwood flooring because the cross layers of engineered flooring allow this type of hardwood construction the ability to be installed in more areas of the home including below grade levels basements and over radiant heat. We ve created tables for shaw armstrong mohawk nucoreand the other lvt lvp brands we ve reviewed.

Adura max can stand up to the most active households and offers the industry s best wear scratch and stain resistance. This is total plank thickness. If you re using vinyl planks for a low traffic area you might not need the thickest wear layer. As you may have guessed the thicker the wear layer the tougher the flooring will be.

After all the wear layer is basically a bodyguard for your flooring. Master flooring luxury vinyl flooring lvt spc 5 mil and 8 mil top wear layer that is incredibly tough against scratches tears and gouges with a soft pad attached a sophisticated floor. With new technology some vinyls now offer added uv or durability layers on top of the wear layer for even more surface protection. The wear layer is usually a clear urethane based coating that keeps the original appearance of the floor and provides easy maintenance.

In the photo below the top sample carries the trafficmaster allure branding and is 3 8mm thick with a 4mil wear layer. It s simple the wear layer helps your floor last longer. Kolay provides endless customization without the typical custom markup because pricing is based upon product dimensions wear layer and quantity.