Is the 20 mil wear layer enough for a busy household?

Yes. Shaw rates 20 mil for high-traffic residential use and light commercial spaces, well above the 6 to 12 mil layers on budget planks. It holds up to pets, kids and rolling chairs better than thinner vinyl.

How much floor does one box cover?

Each box holds 21 planks at 6" x 48", covering 41.72 square feet. Order extra for cuts and waste, usually 10 percent more on a simple rectangular room.

Can it go in a kitchen or bathroom?

It is made for indoor floors including kitchens, and the vinyl core resists water on the surface. Standing water and leaks still need wiping up, and full bathrooms with frequent splashing are better served by tile.

It is a glue-down plank, so it bonds to a prepared subfloor with adhesive rather than clicking together. The subfloor must be flat, clean and dry; this is not a floating floor.

How does it compare with rigid-core vinyl planks?

The Three Rivers is more flexible and depends on the subfloor, while rigid-core planks hide minor unevenness and click together without adhesive. The 20 mil wear layer is the Three Rivers' advantage over thin, cheap vinyl.

Shaw Three Rivers 6x48 Luxury Vinyl Plank, Triple Ball

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$166.46at Floors CenterChecked Nov 4

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Shaw Three Rivers 6x48 Luxury Vinyl Plank, Triple Ball

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Our take on the Shaw Three Rivers 6x48 Luxury Vinyl Plank, Triple Ball

The Shaw Three Rivers is a glue-down luxury vinyl plank in a wide 6" x 48" format with a 20 mil wear layer, the thickness Shaw rates for heavy-traffic homes and light commercial spaces. The embossed surface and printed wood grain give it a textured, plank-by-plank look rather than a flat printed finish. It suits kitchens, hallways and busy family rooms where water resistance and durability matter more than the feel of real hardwood. Against thinner 6 to 12 mil planks, the 20 mil layer is the main reason to pick it; against rigid-core click planks, it is less forgiving to install and depends on a flat, sound subfloor.

Best forBusy family homes and hallwaysKitchens and other wet-prone roomsLight commercial and office floorsDIYers comfortable with glue-down vinyl

Pros

20 mil wear layer rated for heavy traffic
Wide 6" x 48" planks cover a room fast
Embossed texture reads as real wood
Water-resistant vinyl works in kitchens
21 planks per box, 41.72 sq ft coverage

Cons

Glue-down installation is less DIY-friendly than click
Needs a flat, clean subfloor to look right
Printed grain repeats across planks
Not a rigid-core plank, so it follows subfloor imperfections

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Heavy-duty luxury vinyl plank with a thick 20 mil wear layer
Suitable for high-traffic residential or commercial environments
Wide 6" x 48" plank dimensions
Realistic wood grain pattern
Embossed surface
Indoor floor use, including kitchens

Sizes: 6" x 48"
Materials: Luxury Vinyl
Fit: Plank 6 inch wide x 48 inch long, 2.5 mm thick; square ends
Shipping: Free shipping for orders over the stated threshold; delivery time 10-12 business days; delivering all over the US
Packs: Sold by the box: 21 pieces per box, 41.72 sqft coverage
In the box: 21 pieces per box, 41.72 sqft coverage per box

About the Shaw Three Rivers 6x48 Luxury Vinyl Plank, Triple Ball

The Shaw Three Rivers is a luxury vinyl plank in the Triple Ball color. Each plank measures 6 inches wide by 48 inches long and is 2.5 mm thick, with square ends.

It has a 20 mil wear layer for high-traffic residential or commercial spaces. The surface is embossed and carries a realistic wood grain pattern. It is for indoor use, including kitchens.

Brand: Shaw
Color: Triple Ball
Material: Luxury vinyl
Plank size: 6 in wide x 48 in long
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Wear layer: 20 mil
Edges: Square ends
Surface: Embossed, wood grain pattern
Use: Indoor; residential or commercial, including kitchens
In the box: 21 pieces, 41.72 sq ft coverage per box

Specifications

Color: Triple Ball
Size: 6" x 48"

Questions and answers

Is the 20 mil wear layer enough for a busy household?: Yes. Shaw rates 20 mil for high-traffic residential use and light commercial spaces, well above the 6 to 12 mil layers on budget planks. It holds up to pets, kids and rolling chairs better than thinner vinyl.
How much floor does one box cover?: Each box holds 21 planks at 6" x 48", covering 41.72 square feet. Order extra for cuts and waste, usually 10 percent more on a simple rectangular room.
Can it go in a kitchen or bathroom?: It is made for indoor floors including kitchens, and the vinyl core resists water on the surface. Standing water and leaks still need wiping up, and full bathrooms with frequent splashing are better served by tile.
How is it installed?: It is a glue-down plank, so it bonds to a prepared subfloor with adhesive rather than clicking together. The subfloor must be flat, clean and dry; this is not a floating floor.
How does it compare with rigid-core vinyl planks?: The Three Rivers is more flexible and depends on the subfloor, while rigid-core planks hide minor unevenness and click together without adhesive. The 20 mil wear layer is the Three Rivers' advantage over thin, cheap vinyl.
Where is the Shaw Three Rivers 6x48 Luxury Vinyl Plank, Triple Ball cheapest?: At Floors Center, for $166.46, as of our latest check.