Laminate is one of the most popular flooring. Thanks to the modern manufacturing method, the laminate can adequately compete even with ceramic tiles. How to choose a laminate that will last you for many years? What, first of all, it is necessary to pay attention to we will tell in this article.
When choosing a laminate, you need to pay your attention to certain characteristics of the coating:
Wear resistance – it is better to purchase 32, 33 classes, the most persistent is the 34th grade that guarantees high wear resistance;
Moisture resistance is the ability to not perceive moisture. Please note that the laminate of your chosen manufacturer is part of the EPLF association;
Impact resistance;
Stability to scratches – high -quality laminate contains in the protective layer of corundum, which is opposed to scratches.
The laminate is made of four layers, however the most important is the layer of the HDF plate, and the higher it, the greater the density and moisture resistance. It is from the thickness of the HDF layer that the price of the laminate will consist.
The appearance of the laminate
Laminate, first of all, is aimed at imitating a wooden board. However, not every board will be with a precisely executed pattern. European manufacturers are best retained this similarity.
Due to the large color palette of the laminate, Russian consumers rarely choose bright color schemes. Beige and brown tones are more popular, but other colors should not be neglected.
The main requirement to be observed is the absence of knots that are a direct defect.
Pay attention to the decorative closeness of the laminate, which is the relief of the upper layer. Decorative closeness not only creates an attractive appearance, but also an anti -slip effect, there are no traces and stains on it.
Chamfer and its influence on the life of the laminate
Each laminate board has a chamfer, which during operation hides the expansion and reference of the board. Thanks to the chamfer, the operating life of the laminate is extended three times than the laminate without chamfers. With frequent wet cleaning, the joints of some laminate boards may be bloated. If the laminate contains a chamfer, then after its drying returns its previous form.
It is worthwhile to dispel the myth that garbage and dirt are constantly clogged into the chamfer, because this is far from the case. The front facility does not exceed 1-2 mm, therefore, with each cleaning of contamination, they are easily removed.