Is LVP with 12 mil wear layer recommended for rental?

[Srinivas Mudireddy]

Hi,

I am looking to replace carpet in the whole house except for bath rooms, with LVP in my 2 bed 2 bath, ~1000sqft rental in a B class neighborhood. I am looking at two options

NuCore Lineage Grey which is 6.5mm thick with cork back. It has 22 mil wear layer and costs $2.89 per sqft

Duralux Windmill Oak which is 5mm thick with foam back. It has 12 mil wear layer and costs $2.59 per sqft regularly but on sale for $1.88 per sqft at a local store

My research indicated that at least 5mm and 20 mil wear layer is recommended. But I have seen people on BP say that they used Allure which seem to have 12 mil commercial grade wear layer. It is not clear to me if Allure's 12 mil is same as Duralux's 12 mil as I don't see a mention of commercial grade with Duralux.

On one hand, going with Duralux saves me about $1000, but I feel that with 22 mil wear layer, NuCore may last much longer. What is your experience?

Thanks,

Sri