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Updated about 4 years ago, 12/19/2020

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Andrew S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Helena, MT
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LVP - thin with 12 mil wear layer or thick with 6 mil wear layer?

Andrew S.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Helena, MT
Posted

Good morning,

I'm looking at putting vinyl planks in an upstairs unit in a quadplex (someone lives below).  Location is Montana so they'll be walking in with wet/ snowy shoes. 

I'm debating between:
HD Lifeproof flooring - 7mm product thickness with a 6 mil wear layer  $3.20 list price, I'll get it quoted, probably can get $2.60/2.80 per sq ft

National Builders Choice - 4.5mm product thickness with 12 mil wear layer   $2.60/ sq ft from local flooring company

https://my-nfp.com/wp-content/...

Does the 7mm vs 4.5mm dampen much more noise?  Both have a built-in underlayment

I assume the 12 mil wear layer will be noticeably more wear resistant than 6 mil. 

Curious what other experience has shown? Thanks!

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