Joint between tile and laminate - the need for design
Combining several types of flooring - an original and practical interior design solution that has been relevant for several years. One of the most common options is the combination of tiles and laminate. Competently matched to each other, they perfectly complement the overall picture of the interior, emphasize its style decision, individualize the room. That's why you can not break this harmony with an unattractive joint between the laminate and the tile. Solve the problem allows special docking pins that perform not only a decorative function.
They perfectly protect the place of the joint of two coatings from getting into it of moisture and dirt. If we talk about ceramic tiles, then its integrity and appearance can not worry, but the laminate will have a hard time. It does not tolerate stagnant moisture( it deforms, swells), which, moreover, is an excellent medium for the propagation of harmful microorganisms and mold. We will have to worry about the design of joints in the event that the surfaces of the two types of coatings are at different levels. Correctly selected padding allows you to make such a transition smoother and, as a consequence, less visible and traumatic.
Connection of tiles and laminate - is there an alternative to the docking rod?
In the building shop you can easily find a variety of sealants, putties and foams, suitable for the design of joints between the laminate and tiles, but can they replace the sills? Theoretically - yes, but practice shows that this is not the best option. The reasons for this should be found in the technology of laying the laminate and its features. So, the installation of laminate boards is carried out by the so-called "floating" method, when the coating is not fixed motionless on the base.
Due to the fact that it needs space for expansion, which occurs under the influence of external factors. The curing and fixing coating of the sealant does not allow this, which can lead to deformation of the laminate. Cork compensators can be an acceptable alternative to the sill. They represent a certain element of the floor decor intended for the transition from a stable coating( tile) to a mobile( laminate) coating. What distinguishes a cork compensator from sealants and putty? Of course, the features of the material used.
The fact is that the plug is capable of shrinking and expanding. Usually such "movements" occur within 5 mm, which allows not to worry about technological gaps for laminate boards and their deformation. However, it should be noted that the use of cork compensators assumes the presence of perfectly flat edges, both tiles and laminate. The compensator is placed in the space between these two covers and is not superimposed on either of them. You can use a special tint to give it a certain shade.
Duplicating of laminate and tiles - how to choose the nails?
There are several basic classifications of docking ports. One of them is the classification according to the material of manufacture. On sale it is possible to find plastic, aluminum, steel, wooden or laminated pores. Of course, aluminum or steel elements are characterized by an increased degree of strength and durability, but they are not very suitable for joining laminate and tiles. Exceptions are cases where metallized tiles are used for finishing the floor. Experts usually recommend choosing thresholds for laminate and tiles just for the color of the laminate. The best option is a product made of wood.
The plastic, in turn, can also imitate this or that wood, but it is characterized by fragility and in premises with a large functional load is inappropriate.
Another criterion of classification is the shape of the paddle - it can be straight or curved. The wavy cut of the flooring gives the interior a special charm, but it's a little more difficult to pick up the pores. The fact is that not every material can be bent at the desired angle. The most pliable in this regard are the products of aluminum and plastic. If the angle of bending is not so great, then it is possible to purchase a laminated doorstep.
Depending on the purpose, it is customary to single out the docking pins straight, leveling and terminating. Direct elements are designed for decorating and protecting the joint between single-level coverings. Leveling, respectively, is designed to smooth out the tangible difference between the tile and the laminate. The final paddles are ideal for decorating the edges of the podium or stairs. Thus, when choosing a docking element, it is necessary to be guided not so much by one's own preferences as by the quality of the gap between the coatings and their appearance.