8mm vs 12mm Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is considered to be one of the most budget friendly floating flooring materials currently available in the flooring market. In years gone by there would tend to be only one standard thickness of Laminate planks to choose from. Nowadays a wide range of thickness options are available, ranging from 6 mm to 12 mm. To the untrained eye, when viewing an installed floor, it is difficult to see the difference, so you might ask, ‘’does thickness really matter?’’

When it comes to purchasing your Laminate flooring, thickness certainly does make a difference to your cost. The thicker your Laminate flooring, the more expense. So how do you choose the right Laminate thickness for your flooring installation?

The thickness of Laminate flooring is the distance measured between the base of the board and the top of the board. Thickness tends to affect the feel of the planks when they are walked on, along with the durability and lifespan of the flooring. When you compare a thinner plank of say 8 mm with a thicker plank of 12 mm, the thicker plank will provide you with the following advantages:

• Feels more like a hardwood floor underfoot.
• Has more impact resistance.
• Is quieter to walk on, with less echo.
• Masks subfloor imperfections, making the installation more forgiving.

Your biggest consideration when selecting a thinner plank vs a thicker plank will be cost vs durability, as well as flooring longevity.

6 to 8 mm Laminate flooring will be the cheapest Laminate flooring option available, so you will save yourself money with your purchase, but you should expect shortcomings when it comes to floor durability, impact resistance noticeable echo when walked on, as well as increased subfloor imperfections.

With the 12 mm Laminate thickness, yes you will pay a higher price when purchasing the flooring, but you will enjoy increased flooring performance unlike the thinner Laminate planks. These benefits we have mentioned previously, such as increased durability, impact resistance, quieter with less echo and better masking of subfloor imperfections.

So, when deciding on your choice of Laminate flooring, the thickness is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions you will need to make. Not only will this affect the durability and longevity of your flooring, it will also make the installation much more forgiving. In conclusion, your key decision is whether you want to spend extra money on a 12 mm flooring and provide a long term, high quality floor, or spend less on your flooring for a short term budget solution.

At Viaduct Imports Pty Ltd, we only supply 12 mm AC4 wear rated, Laminate flooring, which is a quality, highly durable and long lasting flooring option. We only provide the 12 mm option, as we want to be confident and have peace of mind that our

Laminate flooring is considered to be one of the most budget friendly floating flooring materials currently available in the flooring market. In years gone by there would tend to be only one standard thickness of Laminate planks to choose from. Nowadays a wide range of thickness options are available, ranging from 6 mm to 12 mm. To the untrained eye, when viewing an installed floor, it is difficult to see the difference, so you might ask, ‘’does thickness really matter?’’

When it comes to purchasing your Laminate flooring, thickness certainly does make a difference to your cost. The thicker your Laminate flooring, the more expensive. So how do you choose the right Laminate thickness for your flooring installation?

The thickness of Laminate flooring is the distance measured between the base of the board and the top of the board. Thickness tends to affect the feel of the planks when they are walked on, along with the durability and lifespan of the flooring. When you compare a thinner plank of say 8 mm with a thicker plank of 12 mm, the thicker plank will provide you with the following advantages:

• Feels more like a hardwood floor underfoot.
• Has more impact resistance.
• Is quieter to walk on, with less echo.
• Masks subfloor imperfections, making the installation more forgiving.

Your biggest consideration when selecting a thinner plank vs a thicker plank will be cost vs durability, as well as flooring longevity.

6 to 8 mm Laminate flooring will be the cheapest Laminate flooring option available, so you will save yourself money with your purchase, but you should expect shortcomings when it comes to floor durability, impact resistance noticeable echo when walked on, as well as increased subfloor imperfections.

With the 12 mm Laminate thickness, yes you will pay a higher price when purchasing the flooring, but you will enjoy increased flooring performance, unlike the thinner Laminate planks. These benefits we have mentioned previously, such as increased durability, impact resistance, quieter with less echo and better masking of subfloor imperfections.

So, when deciding on your choice of Laminate flooring, thickness is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions you will need to make. Not only will this affect the durability and longevity of your flooring, but it will also make the installation much more forgiving. In conclusion, your key decision is whether you want to spend extra money on a 12 mm flooring and provide a long term, high quality floor, or spend less on your flooring for a short term budget solution.

At Viaduct Imports Pty Ltd, we only supply 12 mm AC4 wear rated, Laminate flooring, which is a quality, highly durable and long lasting flooring option. We only provide the 12 mm option, as we want to be confident and have peace of mind that our customers are receiving the best quality and value when it comes to flooring.