The modern market of building materials provides a very wide choice of floor coverings. However, one of the most popular types of coverage for the ratio of price to quality - appearance can be, no doubt, to consider a laminate . But, having set the task of replacing the floor covering and stopping your choice on the laminate floor, pay attention to some specific features of its choice.
Which laminate to choose for home?
Laminate, depending on some indicators, has a certain marking (class), which is indicated in the form of two digits on the package. The first figure indicates the type of room where it is recommended to lay a certain type of cover (2 - for residential premises, 3 - for public premises), and the second - the degree of durability (from 1 to 3 classes). Therefore, if you are interested in the question, how not to be mistaken and choose the right laminate for the house, be sure to take this index into account. So, for example, in rooms with the least load (bedroom, children's room) you can lay a laminate 21-22 class, but for a hallway or living room it is better to choose a laminate of class 23. For office premises, offices, cafe halls, libraries and other crowded places, as a rule, laminate 31-33 classes are used. Although, if you are not confused by a slightly higher price, such a high-class laminate can be safely laid in a residential area, which will significantly extend the life of the floor. A special place where laminate flooring can be used as a flooring is a kitchen - a premise with high humidity. Unfortunately, moisture resistance is one of the weak points of even the most high-quality and wear-resistant laminate. So, if the surface of the plates themselves is sufficiently resistant to moisture, then getting it into the joints of the joints can cause a significant deformation of the coating. Therefore, for such premises manufacturers recommend to stop their choice on a special waterproof laminate. In addition, in such cases, it is recommended to use laminate for laying not with the usual, simple enough, click-clack system, but lay it on a special glue with a water repellent effect, which will additionally protect your floor from the trouble of bloating and spoilage. Therefore, if you want to collect as much information as possible on which laminate is best to choose for a house, be sure to take into account this important nuance.
Laminate for a private house
The technology of laminate production allows creating surfaces that imitate all types of natural materials - from wood to stone. This quality will be appreciated by owners of private houses, since such a floor can advantageously emphasize the individuality and beauty of the interior. It is especially recommended to choose a laminate with a texture of alder, oak or even exotic bamboo for wooden houses. In a wooden house, this floor will look the most natural, harmonious and natural. But, choosing a floor covering for a private or country house, note that the plates can have a thickness of 6 - 8, 10 and 12 millimeters. In this case, if a sufficiently large area is covered, it is necessary to choose a thicker laminate, since the more it is thin, the higher its sound-absorbing characteristics. Otherwise, the floor will be too loud.
And one more nuance concerning the choice of laminate for a suburban or any private house. As a floor covering, it is preferable to use a waterproof laminate. This is due to the fact that in winter because of the temperature difference in the country house premises, ordinary laminate can rise and creak. But water resistant - can withstand temperature changes from -40 to +50 degrees.
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