Our toughest plank
8mm 28 mil wide plank vinyl flooring
Our heavy-duty plank: an 8mm rigid core with a 28mil wear layer in long 9" x 60" planks. $3.49 a square foot, or $5.24 installed by our own crews.
- Kid and pet friendly
- Ink resistant
- Diamond-coated for scratch resistance
- 28mil wear layer, 8mm rigid core
- Wide 9" x 60" planks
Installers, builders, remodelers and property managers: ask for contractor pricing. It is lower than the prices on this page.
How it compares to our other vinyl plank
The wear layer is what stops scratches; the core thickness is how solid the floor feels. The 8mm / 28 mil plank tops both.
| Plank | Per sq ft | Installed |
|---|---|---|
| 5mm rigid core vinyl plank5mm / 12 mil wear layer | $1.70 | $3.45 |
| American Series 5mm plank, Made in USA5mm / 20 mil wear layer | $1.99 | $3.74 |
| 6.5mm wide plank, Made in USA6.5mm / 22 mil wear layer, 9" x 60" plank | $2.79 | $4.54 |
| 8mm premium wide plank8mm / 28 mil wear layer, 9" x 60" plank | $3.49 | $5.24 |
A tougher wear layer than name-brand premium vinyl, for less
Name-brand premium vinyl lines like COREtec and Shaw list at $6.69 to $9.09 a square foot with a 20 mil wear layer.* Ours is 8mm with a 28 mil wear layer for $3.49.
*Brand list prices on each brand's website, checked October 2026.
How to check a plank's real wear layer
- Millimeters and mils are different numbers. "8mm" is the whole plank. "28 mil" is only the clear wear layer on top, about 0.7 mm. A thick plank can still have a thin wear layer.
- Look for the mil number on the box or spec sheet. If a listing gives only the plank thickness, ask for the wear layer before you compare prices.
- Compare like for like. Price a 28 mil plank against other 28 mil planks, not against a 12 or 20 mil plank of the same thickness.
Near Austin at our Liberty Hill showroom
Our 8mm / 28 mil plank is $3.49 a square foot at our Liberty Hill showroom, 126 Holmes Rd Unit 24, which serves Austin, Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Round Rock, and at our Waco warehouse. Both stores have samples of every color, our own crews install it, usually within the same week, and it is a running line, not a closeout, so you can get the same floor again later.
What it costs installed
- 500 sq ft: 550 sq ft of plank (10% extra for cuts) at $3.49 is $1,919.5, plus installation at $1.75 is $875, about $2,795.
- 1,000 sq ft: 1,100 sq ft of plank (10% extra for cuts) at $3.49 is $3,839, plus installation at $1.75 is $1,750, about $5,589.
- 1,500 sq ft: 1,650 sq ft of plank (10% extra for cuts) at $3.49 is $5,758.5, plus installation at $1.75 is $2,625, about $8,384.
Before tear-out, slab leveling, stairs, furniture moving or trim, which are quoted after a measure.
8 colors
Custom ordered from the manufacturer, ready in about 3 to 5 days.
Biltmore Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Chardonnay Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Melrose Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Winery Oak Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Reina Oak Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Prestige Oak Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Royal Sands Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
Coastal Dunes Premium Rigid Core Flooring
$3.49/sq ft
See it in Liberty Hill
126 Holmes Rd Unit 24, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. Open Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5.
(512) 355-5120Questions about the 8mm / 28mil plank
What makes the 8mm / 28 mil plank our best vinyl plank?
It is the thickest, toughest plank we sell: an 8mm rigid core with a 28 mil wear layer, the commercial end of the wear-layer scale, in long 9" x 60" planks. The wear layer is diamond-coated for scratch resistance, and the plank is kid and pet friendly and ink resistant.
How much does 8mm / 28 mil vinyl plank cost?
$3.49 per square foot, or $5.24 per square foot installed by our own crews over a sound, level slab. Contractors can ask for contractor pricing.
What does 28 mil mean on vinyl plank?
Mil is a thousandth of an inch, and it measures the clear wear layer on top of the plank, not the whole plank. A 28 mil wear layer is 0.028 inch, about 0.7 mm. For comparison, 12 mil is about 0.3 mm and 20 mil is about 0.5 mm.
Is 28 mil better than 20 mil?
For wear, yes. The wear layer is what takes scratches and foot traffic, so 28 mil holds up longer than 20 mil in busy homes, homes with big dogs, rentals and light commercial spaces. For bedrooms and quieter rooms, 20 mil is plenty.
Is 8mm / 28 mil commercial grade?
Yes. A 28 mil wear layer is commercial grade, so it suits busy homes, rentals, offices and retail spaces as well as homes with big dogs.
Is a thicker vinyl plank better?
Thickness and wear layer do different jobs. The 8mm core feels more solid underfoot and bridges small slab imperfections better than a thin plank; the 28 mil wear layer is what resists scratches and wear. This plank gives you both.
Where can I buy 8mm / 28 mil vinyl plank in the Austin area?
At our Liberty Hill showroom, 126 Holmes Rd Unit 24, which serves Austin, Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Round Rock, and at our Waco warehouse. Both stores have samples of every color.
Can I get the same floor again later?
Yes. This is a running line, not a closeout, so you can come back later to add a room or replace planks with the same floor.
Is it in stock?
This line is custom ordered from the manufacturer and is ready in about 3 to 5 days. We measure and install in the same week, and a 1,000 sq ft job is usually done in 1 day.
Can you ship it outside Texas?
Yes. Online orders ship by LTL freight from the manufacturer to the lower 48 states, with the freight cost shown at checkout.
Looking for something you can take home today? See our Warehouse Direct deals. Not sure how much wear layer you need? Read 12 vs 20 vs 28 mil.