The bigger the number the thicker the plastic. Plastic sheeting comes in ranges from 1 mil to 100 mils! A "mil" A mil is a measurement that equals one-thousandth of an inch, or 0.001 inch.
12 MIL has 12 coats, 20 MIL has 20 coats, etc. The more MIL's a product has the stronger the wear layer is. So, a 6 or 12 MIL product will work for your home, but not for a commercial setting. A 20 MIL product will work for your home, AND work for a commercial setting.
10 MIL thickness = 0.010 inches thick. As a measuring unit of thickness, 1 mil = 1/1000 inches.
6 mil plastic sheeting: 0.1524 mm or 0.006 inches. 8 mil plastic sheeting: 0.2032 mm or 0.008 inches.
15-mil vapor barriers are slightly thicker and more durable than 6-mil, 10-mil, and 12-mil liners. However, they are not comparable to the heavier, more robust 20-mil vapor barrier.
The bigger the number the thicker the plastic. Plastic sheeting comes in ranges from 1 mil to 100 mils! A "mil" A mil is a measurement that equals one-thousandth of an inch, or 0.001 inch.
In most cases, crawl space vapor barriers should be at least 12 mils thick poly, but it depends on the floor, how often the crawl space will be entered along with if the crawl space will be used for storage. The minimum 6 mil is inadequate if the floor of the crawl space has rocks, roots or concrete chunks.
Ziplock Bags
We offer a range of thicknesses to stand up to whatever you need to store from 1.25 mil lightweight bags for sandwiches to 8 mil industrial strength bags that can hold screws or sharp objects without puncturing.
A higher mil value indicates a thicker plastic sheet.
10 MIL, PAPER BACKED WOOD VENEER SHEETS. Select Grade Veneers About 1/32" thick that can vary depending on sanding. 4' x 8' is priced below and some are available in up to 5' x 12' sizes.
Ten millimeters is one centimetre, about the width of an adult's little finger. There are 25.4 millimetres to an inch, so ten millimetres is just under half an inch.
For most homes, a 12 mil wear layer works great. This thickness can handle everyday life – kids playing, pets running around, and furniture being moved. Many pet-friendly LVP options start at this wear layer thickness because it provides good protection against scratches and daily wear.
For most residential above ground pools, a pool liner thickness of 20 mil/25 gauge is recommended. It can stand up to moderate usage. Please note that optimal pool liner thickness depends on usage, location, and personal preference.
A thick wear layer significantly improves the durability of your LVT flooring. With dogs around, floors can get scratched and damaged quickly. A 12 mil wear layer offers decent protection, helping the floor last longer even with pets.
Mils are used to measure the thickness of low-density can liners, which can span anywhere from . 7 mils to 4.0 mils. As a point of reference, the standard kitchen bag is around . 9 mil while heavy-duty contractor-grade trash bags will usually start out at 3.0 mil.
So, a “20 mil” liner is equal to 20 thousandths of an inch. To put it into perspective a standard sheet of paper is 10 mil.
10 Mil (254 microns) – In terms of thickness, documents laminated with 10 mil film are similar in rigidity to a credit card, and cannot be easily creased or bent. This thickness is extremely durable and can withstand frequent handling, which makes it perfect for projects like identification cards and luggage tags.
In the U.S., card stock thickness is usually measured in points or mils which is the thickness of the sheet in thousandths of an inch. For example, a 10 pt. card is 0.010 in (0.254 mm) thick (roughly corresponding to a weight of 250 g/m^2, and 12 pt. is 300 g/m^2.
Choosing the right thickness for your crawl space vapor barrier ensures its effectiveness and durability. This is usually measured in mils, with common choices being 10 mil and 20 mil. A 10 mil vapor barrier is a thinner option that provides decent protection against moisture.
Because a vapor barrier is a low permeable barrier, it keeps moisture from passing through. This is beneficial to keep moisture away from a dry surface but will trap moisture behind it if installed on a water-damaged concrete wall, causing the wall to fail further.
Black or white vapor barriers are better than clear ones since they absorb heat, which creates a buffer zone between the warm air in your home and the cold air outside. This reduces condensation on surfaces, helping to protect against moisture damage.