The floor is the most important part of any room, it must be warm, wear-resistant and, of course, beautiful. If you chose laminate flooring, then from this article you will understand, how to choose a laminate , in which room it is best to lay and what you need to pay attention first.
Laminate is a universal prefab floor covering that performs not only a practical, but decorative floor function.
Modern production technologies allow to create a strong and high-quality floor, which does not require special care and is very easy to install. Laminated parquet, also called laminate floor, consists of layers of decorative and moisture resistant paper, as well as a fiberboard panel, acrylate or melamine resin layer and a film that increases its moisture resistance. Laminate is resistant to temperature changes and mechanical damage, it does not burn out in the sun and is an excellent alternative to expensive parquet.
How to choose a laminate
Laminate - what to choose
For sure, before you choose a laminate for an apartment or a house, you wondered how not to be mistaken in the variety of its species. After all, today it is available in a wide range of rooms for different purposes and is divided into many classes of wear resistance. The answer to this question is very simple. Depending on what kind of load the floor will carry, you can precisely determine the choice of a particular class of laminate.
So, the kitchen, hallway or hall is the most exploited part of the apartment, and the floor in them is subject to heavy load and abrasion. For such premises it is necessary to choose a laminate not lower than class 23.In the children's room and the living room, the load is usually lower, so here it is possible to use laminate 21-22 class. For the bathroom you need a special kind of laminate - water resistant. Laminate 31-33 grades are more expensive and it is usually used for public premises: offices, offices. But if you want the floor to serve you more than one decade, such a high-quality laminate can be placed in your apartment.
Waterproof laminate for kitchen
Laminate for bedroom
How to choose a laminate
Water resistance is the weakest point of even the most durable, wear-resistant laminate. The surface of the prefabricated parts of the laminate perfectly resists penetration of moisture. But if water or other liquid gets to the joints of the joints of the laminated plates, this can lead to deformation. In order to avoid unnecessary waste on a new floor for a kitchen or bathroom, where humidity is very often increased, manufacturers make a practical version of a water-resistant laminate. Also, when laying the laminate is recommended to use a special water-repellent adhesive, which will save you from such trouble.
Laminate photo
How to choose a laminate
The difference between the adhesive and prefabricated laminate consists in the way of joining the plates. When laying glued laminate used glue, which reliably connects the components of the floor. Prefabricated laminate with "locks" does not require additional gluing and is connected with the help of a profile. This "lock" floor you can bed yourself, if necessary, replace the damaged part with a new one or completely disassemble it.
Floor laminate photo
How to choose a laminate
Substrate is an integral part of the laminate. Its main tasks are smoothing the unevenness of the floor and providing noise insulation.
The substrate can be polyethylene foam, cork, bitumen-cork. All kinds of substrates have bactericidal properties, they are not afraid of insects, mold and fungus.
Modern laminate is most often produced with an already adhered substrate, which has increased sound insulation properties. This option is more practical and economical.
Laminate photo
Laminate can emit all natural textures and drawings. Very nice looks laminate with a texture of oak, alder or bamboo. The floor in this performance will look very natural and natural. Also, laminate has a huge selection of artificial textures, which will favorably emphasize the uniqueness and beauty of the interior. The surface of the laminated parquet can be matte, textured, glossy or in the form of ceramic tiles.
How to choose a laminate for the tile
With the help of a well thought out pattern, the direction of the lines and the color, you will create a unique optical effect, which will make the room feel lighter and the room will appear more spacious.
Do not forget also that the laminate is used not only for laying floors, but also for finishing the countertops for kitchens, furniture and other interior items. Such decoration will look great in the ensemble with laminate floors.
Laminate which to choose
On the eve of the cold weather, it should be noted that the laminate is ideal for laying warm floors. But this option of flooring is best chosen under the guidance of professionals who will help make the right choice, qualitatively insulate the floor and lay laminate flooring.
