Laminate is one of the most popular coatings in our time. Relatively inexpensive, practical and beautiful in appearance, he firmly won his niche in the flooring market.
In appearance, the laminate is not inferior to the parquet, ceramics or cork. It all depends on its type. Most often used in housing premises, due to its beauty and heat. One of the main advantages of the laminate is resistance to fire, solvents and scratches. The fallen knife is not able to leave a scratch or crack on it. With proper styling, durable and reliable.
All types of laminate are united. It is divided into four layers – the upper protective, decorative, basic and stabilizing. As a protective, a film made using various resins is used. For decoration, use paper with a pattern treated with resin. The main layer, the same, consists of dense wood, capable of withstanding high pressure. The stabilizing layer is at the very bottom, most often it is a paper saturated with paraffin or resin.
When choosing a laminate, you must take into account the room in which it will. So the laminate is divided into a commercial and household type. All this depends on the loads that he will be subjected to
It is also worth paying attention to the class. Laminate classes are divided by wear resistance, which is one of the most important factors. There are at the moment there are six. The higher the class number, the more reliable and stable it will be. The best at the moment remains the 33rd class that is resistant to almost any loads and substances.
The thickness also matters. Most often it varies between 6 and 12 millimeters. The thicker it is, the simpler and more reliable installation. There is enough thickness of 8 mm thickness for the room, but a thicker laminate will definitely not be a mistake.
The only thing that can significantly affect the laminate is the liquid. Like other floor coverings, the laminate swells and loses its appearance from water, so most manufacturers fight over the coatings that will protect it from moisture. It is why it is important when installing to use a special film placed between the laminate and concrete.
Due to its external similarity with most other coatings, but a significantly cheap price, the laminate remains one of the most profitable coatings at the moment. Perhaps this is the best ratio of price, quality and appearance, taking into account all floor coverings.