Now on the market you can see a huge variety of flooring. We will dwell on the floor laminate in this article. The price and quality of this type of coating is optimal, plus there are other advantages over other types of flooring.
Laminate is a board long and longer, 200 mm wide and a thickness of 7 mm. The laminate has joints at the edges, which allows you to join the boards with each other. On the front side, it can have any color and shade.
Laminate is English words that literally means “multi -layer material”, it consists of 4 layers and more. Let’s make a small overview of these layers:
1. The surface layer is protective, in fact it is a film that can also be in several layers – it all depends on the type of laminate;
2. The next layer is a decorative. It includes furniture foil and cellulose, a drawing is applied to it.
3. Base – is a wood fiber, it is the basis of laminate. Remember that the higher the fiber density, the stronger the laminate;
4. Stabilizing – this is a layer of unrefined paper impregnated with resin. It protects the stroke layer from moisture and stabilizes the geometry of the coating of the laminate.
The predominant characteristics of the laminate
The laminate can withstand mechanical influences well, does not burn out in the sun. He is durable, can serve 25 years. It is difficult to set fire to it, t.e. The cigarette falling on him will not ignite the floor. The floor from this material of the racks to modern cleaning products does not miss sound and heat. It is easy to care for it, it is easy to lay it. With the help of it, it is possible to realize any idea of color and shade.
Laminate classification
The main characteristic of the laminate is wear resistance, it affects the life of the floor.
Grade 31 – in Russia now in great demand. The manufacturer recommends it for working rooms, where the load is small, the service life is 3 years. If you put it at home, then you can last 12 years.
Grade 32 – for premises with an average load. Its service life is higher, in organizations it can reach 5 years, if you lay it in your house, you will have enough of it for all 15. This laminate class is considered optimal.
Grade 33: This floor laminate is designed for working rooms with a very strong load, it will serve 6-7 years. If you put it at home, it will serve you 20 years and above.
Choose the class of laminate that suits you the most.
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