When shopping for hardwood floors, most homeowners focus on color, grain, and price. But there’s another factor that has a big impact on the value and longevity of your investment: plank thickness.
The thickness of your hardwood floorboards determines not just how the floor looks and feels underfoot, but also how well it holds up to wear, how many times it can be refinished, and where it can be installed. Ignore this detail, and you may end up with floors that look tired too soon — or worse, floors that fail altogether in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas.
Let’s break down why thickness should be high on your flooring checklist.
The Overlooked Factor in Hardwood Shopping
It doesn't take a whole lot of visualization to see that thicker hardwood floor planks will last longer. There is a larger wear layer that won't tread down as fast due to heavy foot traffic. Thick planks can still dent and get gouges but they're less likely to crack compared to their thinner counterparts.
Thicker Planks Equal Greater Durability
You've probably heard that a hardwood floor life span can range from 50-70 years up to 100 or more (depending on its thickness). This is true, but also a bit misleading. If a hardwood floor was left “as-is” for 60 years it would look pretty rough. Instead, the reason that hardwood floors keep their appeal for the entire length of their installation is because they can be sanded down and stained for a basically “like-new” appearance. It makes sense then that the thicker a plank is to start with, the more times it can be refinished.
More Refinishing Potential With Thicker Hardwood
One thing that many people find out when they install a laminate floor or even a thinner hardwood plank is that they now have a “clicking” sound when they walk. This can be annoying for a homeowner, but might also be a violation of a rental agreement in an apartment or condominium. Thicker hardwood planks help avoid the clicking and other reverberations sometimes automatically associated with wood flooring.
Another benefit that thicker hardwood planks provide is substrate versatility. Not only can you apply thicker hardwood planks over a wood substrate but the can also work over concrete and in a basement as well. The thick solid hardwood not only provides a more comfortable under-foot feel, but also avoids the absorption of moisture (when used with a vapor barrier) compared to thinner planks.
Better Sound and Installation Versatility
Easiklip flooring is beneficial to your project because our product is 3/4” thick. You might find hardwood that fits your style and budget, but if it's only 3/8” to 1/2” thick you're going to have a shorter lifespan and won't enjoy many of the perks that our flooring provides. Our 3/4” thick planks provide you maximum ROI both in the present as well as when it comes time to sell your home.
Thicker Floors, Smarter Investment
Thicker hardwood planks don’t just look beautiful — they provide durability, refinishing potential, and installation flexibility that thinner boards simply can’t match. Over the decades, that translates to less maintenance, fewer replacements, and a much better return on your investment.
That’s why Easiklip floors are crafted with solid ¾-inch white oak planks. They’re designed to last a lifetime, with the ability to be refinished multiple times and installed in more places throughout your home. If you’re investing in hardwood, don’t settle for thin boards that cut corners on quality.
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