Just as laminate flooring the thicker the floor the sturdier it is but this is not the main factor in determining durability.
Vinyl flooring 3mm thick.
Better quality flooring tends to have the highest wear layers but is more expensive.
Interior designers and real estate professionals regard it as a superior flooring to sheet vinyl and laminate flooring but still considerably less prestigious than solid hardwood or porcelain tile.
However if your vinyl flooring will be in the midst of your rough and tumble life then definitely thicker is better.
It s the second half of the durability equation.
When you buy vinyl flooring it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you.
If you re using vinyl planks for a low traffic area you might not need the thickest wear layer.
For most areas in your home including the family room or kitchen opt for vinyl planks between 3 2 to 4 mm.
Thick vinyl thick wear layer higher quality.
If you re installing your floor in a low traffic area choose a thickness of 2 to 3 mm.
The level of wear on a vinyl plank is measured in mil one thousandth of an inch a mil is not the same as a millimeter as roughly 40 mil equals 1 0 mm 39 4 mil to 1 mm to be exact.
To choose the thickness of your new vinyl plank flooring consider the amount of traffic the area will receive.
A thicker layer is more resistant to scratching and denting.