How thick should a good vinyl floor be??
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Are you thinking of vinyl planks or sheet vinyl? The thicknesses are very different between these two.
Perhps this information will help:
https://floorcritics.com/vinyl-plank-thickness/#:~:text=Better%20quality%20flooring%20tends%20to,of%20at%20least%2012%20mil.
Thank you for all the info. I am trying to cover a wood block floor with a lot of loose blocks, the new floor needs to be washable and durable and easy maintenance. Any ideas?
Here's a post that might help - https://floorcritics.com/vinyl-plank-thickness/#:~:text=Better%20quality%20flooring%20tends%20to,of%20at%20least%2012%20mil.
Fix the flooring first. If you want to lay the new luxury vinyl flooring it must be flat. The Get a good underlayment. Better quality flooring tends to have the highest wear layers but is more expensive. Building professionals tend to stick with a minimum of 12 mil for residential and 28 mil for commercial. You should look for vinyl planks with a wear layer of at least 12 mil.
If you’ve got a bunch of loose pieces, you might consider removing them all first. While you might be able to repair them, if they came loose once, they may again which would ruin anything you put over it.
Hi Penny, hope this is the answer you are looking for about the thickness of a good vinyl floor. What is the best thickness for vinyl flooring?
Choose a thickness of 5 mm (0.20 in) or more for the highest quality. The thickest vinyl planks can be anywhere from 5 mm (0.20 in) to over 8 mm (0.31 in) thick. These planks cost the most, but they are also the most durable and usually look the most like real wood.
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