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12mm (1/2′) Laminate Floors (not on clearance and with a valid warranty) should cost between $1.49 and $2.99SF anymore and you could be buying hardwood.  

1/2″ laminate floors with it’s extra-thick planks is seen as the pinnacle in today’s laminate flooring collections. Generally all the best features are saved for this thickness that includes, beveled edges, narrow plank design, hand scraped surface or embossed finish. With ½” thickness and all the very best technology has to offer it is incredibly hard to recognize the difference between laminate and real hardwood – except the price.  

12mm laminate offers many advantages but one that is very important for customers is water resistance. 12mm laminate flooring is the best you can get in terms of durability and resistance to moisture. The thicker the core, the more resistant it seems to be from this point of view. This would save the day in case of accidental spills in the kitchen.

Another key advantage to 12mm laminate floors is the difference you will immediately notice when you walk on the flooring itself. 12mm laminate flooring is the same thickness as most hardwood floors and lets face it genuine hardwood flooring is the look we are all trying to achieve.

In today’s market the majority of laminate floor on the market is within the thickness range of 6mm to 8mm. The 12mm laminate flooring is again more reliable in that the locking system will be heavier and will allow your floor to be placed on any kind of surface. The heavier this glueless locking system is, the more reliable your entire flooring. In addition, thinner laminate flooring will flex and bend while installing it causing difficulty during installation and taking longer.

All in all, 12mm laminate presents advantages over thinner laminate flooring in that it is more water and swelling resistant, it carries longer warranty, it fools not only the eye but also the ear in resemblance to hardwood, it has a more reliable locking system and can cover almost any kind of surface to meet your needs. Choosing a 12mm laminate flooring is the best choice if you are willing to spend a little extra, clearly 7mm for $0.75SF is cheaper than $1.49SF for 12mm – but if you intend on staying in your home then the return on appearance and sound will outweigh the extra cost.

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