1、 Wear resistance
In fact, whether the thickness of reinforced flooring is 8mm or 12mm, as long as the density and surface wear-resistant paper quality meet the standards, their durability is the same. There is no saying that 12mm reinforced flooring is more durable than 8mm. Therefore, in terms of wear resistance and durability, there is no significant difference between 8mm and 12mm reinforced flooring.
2、 Environmental performance
We all know that a large amount of glue is used in the production process of laminate flooring, so it is inevitable that the finished laminate flooring will contain pollutants such as formaldehyde. Therefore, under the same conditions, 12mm laminate flooring will cause more formaldehyde pollution than 8mm laminate flooring. However, with the continuous progress of technology, the country is also paying attention to environmental protection. Nowadays, brand reinforced flooring uses environmentally friendly adhesive in the production process, so most reinforced flooring, whether 8mm or 12mm, is environmentally friendly.
3、 Thermal conductivity
Under the same conditions, the thicker the wooden floor, the greater the heat loss and the worse the thermal conductivity. Therefore, 8mm reinforced flooring has stronger thermal conductivity than 12mm reinforced flooring. Therefore, if you want to use reinforced flooring as a geothermal floor in your home, it is recommended to choose 8mm. When choosing a large brand, you can ensure environmental protection performance.
4、 Comfort performance
With the continuous progress of wooden flooring technology, reinforced flooring is also growing. The main reason why it used to be 8mm but now has become 12mm is that it is constantly improving the comfort level of reinforced flooring. Now, high-quality 12mm reinforced flooring can simulate a comfortable foot feel that is no less than that of solid wood flooring, while 8mm reinforced flooring cannot bring this kind of comfortable foot feel.
As we mentioned earlier, the quality of flooring is not directly related to its thickness. If a geothermal system is installed at home, it is possible to consider purchasing 8mm reinforced flooring. However, if comfort is desired, choosing 12mm reinforced flooring is more suitable.