Interested in learning about wear layers and luxury vinyl flooring?

Interested in learning about wear layers and luxury vinyl flooring?


Are you considering the meaning of wear layers as you browse luxury vinyl plank and tile? There are some misconceptions about this layer that may need some consideration.

As you search for the perfect floors, we want to provide helpful information. So we'll start with these wear-layer facts for your shopping help.

What is a wear layer?


The wear layer sits between the visual layer and the top protective layer. This layer guards your floor's look for better visuals longer.

The thicker the wear layer, the longer your floor's looks will last. And for those who want a longer lifespan, this works well.

What do wear layers do?


Luxury vinyl tile and plank floors are said to have a wear layer that protects your flooring, and that's partly true. However, it does preserve the look and offers some protection against daily wear.

But it's the protective topcoat that offers the most wear resistant. The two work well together and offer flooring with a lifespan that can exceed 20 years.

Choose your best features for the best floors


You can personalize these layers to fit your specific needs, so speak with an associate about yours. The thicker these layers, the longer your flooring will last.

If you need specific LVT flooring, be sure to let us know. We'll take your vision and take care of the rest.

Shop our showroom any time you're in the area


When you visit Bridgeport Floors, you'll find excellent materials and services. Our associates help you create the LVP flooring experience you won't soon forget.

Visit our showrooms in Kamloops or Kelowna, BC
, any time you're in the area. From there, we provide luxury vinyl flooring to residents from:

  • Shuswap Lake
  • Penticton
  • Sun Peaks
  • Vernon
  • Chase
  • West Kelowna
  • Logan Lake
  • and Peachland