Cork substrate for laminate -
production technology As already mentioned, the presented material is completely ecological. This was made possible by the fact that it is made exclusively from the bark of the cork tree. It undergoes the grinding process, after which it is pressed under high pressure. As a result, a sheet is obtained, the thickness of which is 2 mm. There was a production without glue, but it is also completely ecological.
Attention! As an adhesive in the cork substrate is a natural component of the raw material itself, called suberin.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that other composite materials are made from cork. These include:
- Bituminous cork substrate. The use of this building material provides an additional layer of waterproofing, which is the bitumen coating. Excellent for rooms with a high level of moisture.
- Rubber cork substrate. This kind of material is used to improve the soundproofing of the room .
The main advantages of the
material Substrate under the laminate, cork is not in vain got so widespread among developers. The fact is that this building material has numerous advantages in comparison with other similar products. We offer to consider the main advantages:
- Once again, the substrate is completely of natural origin.
- No harmful emissions for human health.
- Does not cause allergic reactions, and is also resistant to static.
- Temperature values, as well as the effect of pressure, do not affect the dimensions of the substrate.
- Resistance to fungal formations, as well as to the appearance of condensation, which in many cases increases the life of the material.
- It has excellent shock absorbing properties.
Warning! With the help of a cork substrate it is possible to hide minor surface changes!
- Eliminates the appearance of cracks and gaps.
- Allows you to save about 20% of the cost of heating.
- gives the room a unique feeling of warmth and comfort.
Now, we hope you understand why the material presented is so popular among developers.
Cork mounting technology
So, for flooring you decided to use laminate .You bought the necessary material, and you have a cork substrate under the laminate, the laying of which will be discussed later.
First of all it is necessary to prepare the floor surface itself. Remnants of the old coating are removed, and various defects in the form of depressions or protrusions are eliminated. After that, the surface is carefully swept away, so that there is no building debris and dust on it. If you have a wooden floor, then the alignment can be made with plywood. If you have a floor of concrete, then you can do it with a self-leveling mixture.
Warning! If there is a concrete screed on the floor, then be sure to check the level of its humidity. It should not exceed 5%!
After the floor has been prepared, you can start installing the substrate. The joints of the material are fixed with the help of construction tape, the width of which should not be less than 5 cm. Also it should be taken into account that the distance between the material to be placed and the wall is not less than 1 cm. When the entire floor is laid, it is possible to lay the laminate. By the way, after completing the process, do not forget to make the installation of skirting boards !
