Which laminate can be dangerous?

Laminate flooring is a popular flooring material. But when choosing it, attention must be paid to the composition, since it is precisely on it that the possible harm to the inhabitants of the apartment or house depends. In general, the laminate is a natural material, since eighty-five percent of its composition is accounted for by wood shavings and sawdust.

Binder resins, which are used by manufacturers today, are also quite safe. The same can be said about the decorative layer. However, despite the apparent safety of the laminate, everything is not so smooth.

Only in practice can it be determined whether a particular type of laminate is capable of harm. Too cheap samples of the material usually pose the greatest danger, so it’s definitely not worth saving too much when buying. A laminate may be unsafe if the resin in the upper protective layer is too diluted with harmful formaldehyde. In small quantities, this substance will not cause harm, but its large concentrations can cause dangerous ailments and ailments.

If a large amount of formaldehyde is contained in the laminate substrate, the material is certainly harmful. On the state of health, the effect will increase with increasing temperature, since the release of hazardous substances occurs in this case especially actively.

In order not to fear for the health of households, when choosing a laminate, you need to pay attention to its class. The classification of this coating is carried out according to European standards. The basis is the degree of security. Generally does not contain formaldehyde laminate class E0. This is a truly unique and environmentally friendly material created exclusively from natural ingredients. E0 class laminate will cost more than the rest, but family safety is worth it.

Most bona fide manufacturers offer customers a class E1 laminate. On the body, this finishing option also can not have a negative effect, since the dangerous substance in it is contained in minimal quantities. Laminate of this type can also be used in underfloor heating systems, it will not bring harm. Three and six times the concentration of formaldehyde increases in a laminate of class E2 and E3, respectively. These classes are categorically not recommended for use in rooms where people live or reside. You can lay such a laminate only in utility rooms where there are no other items of decoration or furniture, in which formaldehyde is also present.