Frequently Asked Questions

Vinyl flooring brands will often make a big deal about how durable their products are. They will mention their fancy coatings, their lifetime warranties, their patent-pending constructions. But at the end of the day, once you understand how vinyl is constructed, it becomes clear there is only one spec that really matters: the wear layer. Once the wear-layer wears through, the paper pattern will be damaged, and the floor will need replacement. So the thicker the wear layer, the longer your floors will last and look great. If durability is a key criterion for you (and if you are opting for vinyl over laminate or wood, then it probably is), you could stop reading this article and already know 90% of what you need to know to make an informed purchase. A thicker wear-layer means a longer-lasting floor.