When repairing the floor it is important to determine correctly which laminate to choose for the kitchen, so that it will long pleased the eye with a decent appearance and reliable wear resistance.
Kitchen - the most visited place in the house, the floor in it undergoes various loads - it is contaminated, scratched, poured liquid, the surface is subjected to frequent wet cleaning, temperature changes, so the requirements for the material are more stringent.
What is the best laminate for the kitchen?
When selecting materials it is important to stay on the cover that meets the requirements when operating the room. If you decide which class of laminate to choose for the kitchen, you should stop at 31 or 32 strength. This class of coating is wear-resistant, not afraid of water, scratches and bumps. Manufacturers guarantee a service life of at least 10 years. Relationship with moisture - one of the few weak points of this coating.
There are two types of laminate - waterproof and water resistant . Moisture resistant coating can withstand water droplets, small puddles and spilled liquid. However, the seams between the panels remain the most sensitive to water. If the moisture gets into the joints of the coating and is there for a long time, then deformation of the top layer of the plate is possible. Therefore, it is better to try to remove water in the coatings within 15 minutes.
Waterproof laminate creates real miracles. It can be immersed in water for about 6 hours without risk of damage. The main difference is that the base of moisture-resistant material forms a wood plate, and water resistant - plastic, which does not swell even if it is in stable contact with moisture. Joints of the material are processed in the factory and do not need additional protection.
On the top of the waterproof coating, a decorative layer and a protective polymer are applied.
Laminate in the kitchen does not need special care - you should periodically wipe it with a damp sponge. There are special means that mask the scratches and defects on the coating in their places of origin.
Laminate is chosen because of the decorative qualities, it can copy various materials - parquet, natural stone, wood, cork, tile. This coating is simple in laying, it is nice to walk barefoot on it. Most importantly its advantage is the variety of decor options and presentable appearance.
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