Frequently Asked Questions add_box indeterminate_check_box Does vinyl plank need an underlayment? Yes, if the vinyl plank flooring is going over a concrete subfloor, then a 6mil plastic moisture barrier is required by nearly all manufacturers. This is commensurate with products that have a pad attached and those without. add_box indeterminate_check_box Is there a benefit to wider planks? Wider planks are nice for a faster installation. Less rows to install is typically less time. If it’s a floating floor typically no extra labor is involved. If it is a hardwood floor over 5″ wide, an additional step of gluing the tongue and groove is recommended. add_box indeterminate_check_box What is a good wear layer for an LVP flooring? A good wear layer for LVP Flooring is at least 6mil if the floor will have low to medium traffic in a residential setting. A 12mil wear layer is typically the average and we would suggest the minimum wear layer in a medium traffic household with children and pets. A 20mil wear layer is typically commercially rated for a 5-10 year life and will do better to withstand the wear from larger pets and high traffic areas of a residential or commercial setting. add_box indeterminate_check_box What is the best flooring for high-traffic areas? High traffic areas are best served with vinyl plank. It is resilient and waterproof. A higher thickness wear layer or wear rating will be the best option for commercial type traffic. add_box indeterminate_check_box Why is LVP Flooring a good option? LVP and LVT Flooring are good options when a floor is needed in a water-friendly space, a high moisture content area, or high-traffic home or business. Lakehouses, beach houses, basements, kitchens, bathrooms, or any floor of a home or business with children and/or pets is a perfect fir for a resilient waterproof option like LVP flooring or LVT flooring. add_box indeterminate_check_box What is a good thickness for LVP? Typical residential vinyl plank flooring ranges in thicknesses from 4.5mm overall up to 12mm. Thicker is better due to easier concealment of subfloor imperfections as well as thicker and stronger locking mechanisms to keep the typically floated floor locked together for highest performance. A practical and mostly standard thickness is 8mm including an attached pad that shines residentially and in some commercial settings. Thinner vinyl planks can be successful, but must have the installation area prepared well to ensure less movement and potential for separating or cracking planks over time.
