It is difficult enough to disagree with the fact that among the huge selection of floor coverings, one of the most common is considered to be a laminate. Modern appearance, easy installation, no special care required. These and many other qualities explain such widespread popularity. We will try to determine what kind of laminate flooring can not only create comfort in the house, but also serve for a long time.
Wear resistance
Any laminate is a plate, the basis for which is fiberboard and particleboard, as well as processed paper.
When choosing a laminate board, first of all, you should pay attention to the class of wear resistance, the type of locks installed, the presence and degree of moisture resistance. These indicators are perhaps the most decisive in the matter of the long-term service of the laminate.
The most common wear resistance classes are:
- 31 - for rooms with low traffic.
- 32 - for heavy use.
- 33 and 34 - for flooring in public places.
It is not recommended to lay a laminate whose class is not designed for heavy use. In this case, he will not be able to serve for a long time.
What is important?
When deciding on a choice, it is worth considering how thick the laminate board is. As a rule, it starts with 6 mm and ends with 12 mm. Definitely, material of smaller thickness will wear out much faster, especially under heavy loads. In addition, a thick board is much easier to lay and has good soundproofing properties.
The second no less significant property after thickness is the type of compound used. As a rule, they are of two types: glue and castle. The first option has a lower price, but only a person with special skills and knowledge can install it. It can be noted such a drawback as a complex repair. If the adhesive laminate is damaged, it will not be possible to parse several elements separately. To repair one part, you will have to disassemble the entire coating.
The lock joint is more maintainable, but has a low level of resistance to moisture. As you know, from the ingress of water, almost the entire laminate can become unusable. Therefore, the lock connection on the laminate will not be in favor of its long-term operation.
A wide selection of laminate flooring, presented to buyers, is truly amazing. In order for the laminate to be able to fulfill its function of flooring for many years, you should pay attention to such indicators as its thickness, wear resistance class and type of joint.
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