How important is the “wear layer” with luxury vinyl flooring?

There's a good reason why you'll keep hearing about "wear layers" when shopping for luxury vinyl (LVF). They are crucial to the material's durability.

Luxury vinyl plank is one form of LVF. The other is square, tile-sized pieces.

The floor’s bodyguard

Wear layers are a strong, clear coating over the design layer. This keeps all forms protected from scratches, scuffs, and dents.

It also helps with waterproofing. The wear layer keeps spills at the top, waiting to be wiped off.

The wear layer is also where the embossing takes place. That adds textures, finishes, knots, raised grains, and all Mother Nature's "imperfections."

Five times thicker

Both vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile are layered, automatically making it more dense and solid. A clear urethane finish at the very top adds extra strength and shine.

Great value for the decorating dollar

We call this "affordable style." It offers true-to-life images of wood, stone, and tile.

They are so realistic sometimes even the flooring experts have trouble telling it from the real thing. You won’t pay nearly the same price, though!

No scrubbing necessary

All that’s needed is a regular sweeping and periodic mopping with a manufacturer-approved cleaner. That’s enough to keep your vinyl plank and squares, LVP and LVT, in top shape.

Stains are easily removed, usually with a baking soda/water paste or WD-40. It's always wise to check with a flooring expert, however.

Installation is a snap (literally) when it's a floating floor with click, mat, and hover. Subfloors need only be clean, dry, and level.

Flooring source in Orange County, CA, since 1965

LVP or LVT Luxury vinyl flooring is one of the most innovative products on the market. It looks great in any room, from the kitchen to the living room. At Belmont Carpets, we want to show you what you can do with it.

In our Anaheim, CA showroom, you'll see brands like COREtec and Armstrong, so visit us today. We're convenient to Tustin, Newport Beach, Irvine, and Yorba Linda.