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. Mohawk has the best selection of any leading brand. The more wear layer you have between your top coat and the decorative layer the longer the floor is going to last. Put simply the wear layer is the top surface that provides the durability stain and scratch resistance of vinyl flooring.

Its measurements are put in the thousands of an inch called mils. Selection is very good. 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. This means it is high quality luxury.

The wear layer is like the bodyguard of your floor. The wear layer is usually a clear urethane based coating that keeps the original appearance of the floor and provides easy maintenance. 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.

In the middle is a slice of vinyl plank flooring from the home decorators collection in noble oak. The best feature is the 22 mils wear layer on its premium vinyl plank flooring. The thickness of the wear layer is measured in mils and wear layers are typically 6 12 or 20 mils thick. In the photo below the top sample carries the trafficmaster allure branding and is 3 8mm thick with a 4mil wear layer.

With new technology some vinyls now offer added uv or durability layers on top of the wear layer for even more surface protection. Thickness is measured in mils with 1 mil being about as thick as a human hair. Nucore took the best value award. It s simple the wear layer helps your floor last longer.