What is the best thickness for engineered wood flooring?

If you are considering purchasing engineered timber flooring, there are several factors to take into account. One important thing to note is that engineered timber flooring thickness not the focus, a thicker top layer does not necessarily equate to better quality. While a thicker top layer may give the flooring a more high-end appearance, it is not the only factor that determines the durability or performance of the flooring.

wear layer thickness of engineered Timber Flooring

It is also important to understand what a wear layer is. Engineered timber flooring is made up of multiple layers, typically two or three layers. The top layer is the wood veneer, which determines the type of flooring, overall thickness, and typically the price. However, the thickness of the wear layer is not the only factor that determines the durability or performance of the flooring.

Does the thickness of engineered Timber flooring affect performance?

It is a common misconception that a thicker wear layer equals higher performance. The truth is that the top wood veneer layer of engineered timber flooring experiences almost no wear throughout the lifecycle of the flooring due to its protective coating, not the thickness of the layer. Therefore, a 2mm wear layer performs the same as a 6mm wear layer, but the price of the flooring with a 2mm wear layer will be better.

Why customers choose thicker engineered timber flooring:

Reason 1: They hope to sand the flooring multiple times in the future.

There are several reasons why customers choose thicker engineered timber flooring. One reason is that they hope to sand the flooring multiple times in the future. While some customers may have the intention to sand their flooring, in reality, only a small percentage actually do. Today’s flooring on the market typically has some sort of surface treatment such as hand scraping or wire brushing. If you want a smooth flooring, there will typically be some sort of bevel to highlight each board. When you sand the flooring, what’s left is a smooth flooring that doesn’t look like your flooring before.

Reason 2: Thinner engineered timber flooring is more prone to denting.

Another reason why some customers choose thicker engineered timber flooring is that they believe thinner flooring is more prone to denting. While this is true to some extent, it is important to note that a thinner top layer does not necessarily mean the flooring is more prone to denting. In fact, a thinner top layer can be just as durable as a thicker top layer if it is made from high-quality materials.

We can conduct a test using 2mm, 4mm, and 6mm wear layer flooring by dropping furniture items from table height onto the flooring samples. The furniture items can be things like a BBQ fork, hammer, steak knife, and dumbbell. We then inspect each layer and compare the damage and use an electronic depth gauge to determine if the thinner wear layer is more prone to denting than the thicker one.

The results from the electronic depth gauge show that the 2mm and 4mm wear layer flooring had similar denting depths, while the 6mm wear layer experienced the most damage. This test is not to deter anyone from purchasing thicker engineered timber flooring, but rather to express that thickness is not the main focus.

Advantages of thicker and thinner top layers for engineered timber flooring.

Thicker top layers of engineered timber flooring can achieve a more high-end appearance, such as deeper hand scraping or deeper bevels. Thinner top layers of engineered timber flooring have essentially cured and are glued onto the entire plywood top, making it harder and more breathable.

These are all values created through research and development for engineered timber flooring, and thickness is not always main focus. You can still get a good product with a 2mm top layer of engineered timber flooring.

What thickness of engineered wood flooring can you buy at factory?

Besides thickness, the number of layers in the core of the engineered timber flooring and whether it is made of hardwood or softwood are also important factors for performance. Therefore, thickness is not the main focus for performance. We can fix any issues with the top layer to ensure wear layer performance.

Duramagicfloor manufactures multi-layer engineered timber flooring using 8 layers of Eucalyptus plywood, with top layer thicknesses of 0.5/1.2/2/3/4/6mm and total thicknesses of 10/12/14/15/18/20mm. Three-layer engineered timber flooring using spruce/poplar/birch as the core wood, with top layer thicknesses of 3/4mm and total thicknesses of 14/15/18/20mm. If your new engineered timber flooring thickness needs to match the removed old wood floor thickness, you can contact Duramagicfloor, Duramagicfloor factory can customize the thickness.

Finally, when choosing the thickness of your engineered timber flooring, it is important to evaluate your specific needs and preferences. When making a decision, factors such as foot traffic, the type of furniture in the room, and the desired appearance should all be considered.

Duramagicfloor offers a wide range of thickness options for its engineered timber flooring, as well as information on the number of layers, core wood material, and top layer wood species used. By considering all of these factors, you can help choose the appropriate thickness for your engineered timber flooring to meet your needs and preferences.