Laminate - thicker = more expensive?

[OM2]

We had someone come round and quote for laminating.

They said the thickness isn't what determines the price. Instead it's the quality of the wood.

I'm not a laminate expert.
But... is what he said true? I thought laminate was just cheap wood with a veneer?

I've been into B&Q many times. The first factor that gives a difference in price (as far as I can see is the thickness)

What's the difference between 6mm and 12mm in terms of last and quality?

In my ignorance I always assumed thick = longer lasting and better quality?

Looking for opinions from those who know ☺

Thanks

 

[JohnD]

laminate is not wood. It's a photograph of wood glued onto manmade board, made of fine sawdust and glue.

Are you thinking of engineered flooring?

 

[dazlight]

The thicker the laminate is usually better to walk on and feels stronger underfoot.
Quickstep impressive comes in 8mm an 12mm and no differerane about from 4mm and about £6m2

 

[OM2]

@JohnD yes. ☺
So what difference is there between 6mm and 9mm and 12mm?

 

[OM2]

@dazlight so if nothing else different, then go for the thicker? Thanks

 

[chris1982]

Some laminate has ratings referring to its toughness, e.g. AC4. Personally I wouldn't always go for thicker boards, as that might result in a (small) step up into the room.

 

[dazlight]

Yeah thicker will be better quality imo
Quickstep impressive is one of the best mate. Hydro seal built into it so no problem with water ontop