When it is planned to finish the floor in the kitchen, people often can not decide which floor covering is better to choose, a waterproof laminate or a vinyl floor. To make the right choice, you need to learn about the features of both materials.
Features of waterproof laminate
From the name of the laminate you can already understand that the effect of water is not scary for him. This type of coating is based on PVC. This coating is quite pleasant to the touch, and has an attractive appearance. The upper part of the waterproof laminate is made in imitation of wood. Sometimes buyers prefer a laminate that imitates tiles.
Types of waterproof laminate:
- Laminate made from HDF panels with a density of 900 kg / cubic meter. Even if the water will be on such a laminate for about three hours, this will not affect its surface in any way;
- Laminate based on high resin HDF panels. This type of laminate is able to withstand the effects of water for six hours without being deformed;
- Plastic laminate is not at all afraid of water. However, this type of decoration material is not yet so actively used in living rooms.
For the kitchen, it is worth choosing a waterproof laminate, in which the density of the panel is at least 900 kg / m3. It is advisable to opt for a laminate of class 33. In addition, for the kitchen you need to buy a laminate without a chamfer. It is important that the laminate flooring has a minimum of joints. Thus, moisture will get less inside, and accordingly the floor will be used longer.
What characteristics does a vinyl floor have?
A modern solution for finishing the floor in the kitchen will be a vinyl floor. This is another type of waterproof laminate. In the production of this material, a waterproof material is used, which is laid by the method of castle joints. Polyvinyl chloride vinyl flooring refers to harmless flooring.
This laminate perfectly tolerates moisture and high temperatures. In addition, it does not absorb odors, which is especially important for the kitchen.
A vinyl floor is much better suited to a kitchen than a waterproof laminate. After all, it consists of three layers. Thanks to the first layer, the coating is protected from mechanical and chemical influences. The second layer performs a decorative function. And the lower layers of the laminate make it flexible and durable.
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