Regarding the durability of your vinyl plank flooring, the most important factor to consider is the wear layer. It protects the printed color and pattern from daily wear and tear as well as scuffs, scratches, and dents. The wear layer thickness is measured in mil, which is one-thousandth of an inch, and not to be confused with millimeter. Many American brands convert the metric measurements used by most manufacturers that are based in Europe or Asia, so the wear layer typically comes in 8 mils, 12 mils, 20 mils, and 30 mils.

The thicker the wear layer the better since once it wears through, the printed pattern will become damaged and result in needing the vinyl flooring replaced. However, products with the highest wear layer tend to cost more. It is recommended for residential installations to include a product with a minimum wear layer of 20 mils. For Businesses with a wear layer thicker than 28 mils, some may find that the LVT sacrifices some of its clarity with the print layer underneath for the added durability for extra heavy traffic

In addition to the thickness of the wear layer, the type of coating may also provide added protection. Some polyurethane finishes are reinforced with either aluminum oxide, silica beading, or ceramic beading to help resist scratching. The protective topcoat also makes the planks harder and does not require any application of additional waxes or polishes to your luxury vinyl tile.

You can find many samples of commercial LVT Floors In Americarpet. Call Juan Werner the president of the company to help you with your floor at 305 945 2973.