Generally speaking on all of my projects I spend the extra money on good paint because I feel like the cheap paint always fades quickly especially being outside and the Emerald series paint is thicker and does a good job at hiding micro imperfections so it hide sections where the drywall wasn't completely sanded or has swirl marks. 

I could get the 12mm laminate for 2.82 on sale, but I feel like it’s so much more durable and thicker then the Lpv I’m honestly shocked that the Lpv 22mm holds up better holding the 2 samples you wouldn’t think so

. ; 5) Pets may leave gauges in the flooring from nails; 6) Compared to LVP they do not add any more $ in value LVP is nice because: 1) It's less expensive and easy to install; 2) Is water proof and scratch proof; 3) The thicker wear layered planks i.e. 12mil or higher will last longer than hardwoods unscathed; 4) its pet proof; 5) In the off chance that many years down the line there is wear on the floor, you can replace them still for cheaper than you can refinish hardwood flooring, and its a new floor again. 

@Tyler White quartz often comes in 3 mm, so look for other product lines if you want thicker.

I do buy a thicker reinforced wax ring and toss the one it comes with.

I would suggest finishing them.When doing vinyl planks to get a better quality you will pay higher cost for a thicker grade.

I then used 5/8" drywall, which is thicker, and is necessary for fire resistance in two unit homes.This helped a ton with the noise.

They work way better and seem thicker although I've never measured.

@Luke Moore    If you haven't chosen your flooring yet here's what I've learned -- Our place is much bigger (twice the size - 36 beds but can really hold more if we wanted )    and much older.Anyways some things I've noticed on LVP -- pay the extra for commercial grade stuff (IE like what will go in a hospital)   It has a much thicker mill/wear layer on top - but will be $5-7 a sq foot for material - pricey but longevity wise should be worth it - that is what we will be putting in all our common areas.   

Thicker mil means more protection, so look for higher mileage numbers.