Already long term consumers prefer to choose as a flooring laminate. The modern market offers a huge selection of different variants that differ in structure and color. Of course, the laminate has a lot of advantages, but on the other hand, it is quite difficult to use, for example, the material does not tolerate high humidity conditions, and it just hurt. There is a question on which the laminate gets scratched?
What are the characteristics of the laminate?
Laminate - a floor covering which is composed of individual lamellae, they in turn have a multilayer structure. The basis is fiberboard, which is covered by a decorative layer and an additional protective layer. The décor is most often a certain pattern, often it is an imitation of natural wood or stone.
But it is also necessary to allocate and additional features of the material:
- Affordable. Compared to solid wood, laminate it is inexpensive. Of course, there are more options available, but it is a laminate - is the best value for money.
- The simple process of installation. If you already have at least a basic knowledge and skills, it all goes pretty fast.
- Easy to clean. Laminate - a material that is incredibly easy to clean and to remove the stain, you can simply walk on the surface with a damp cloth.
- Reliable connection. This is due to a special system of locks, which guarantees not only a quality connection, but also a uniform surface.
- If necessary, the sipe can be easily dismantled. This is due to the fact that during the assembly adhesive is used very rarely, and in the process will not have difficulties.
- Additional sound insulation.
- The duration of operation. On average, during the operation of the surface is from 10 to 15 years.
Why is there damage?
On the surface of the floor covering can often fall miscellaneous items, and they leave a trail, and if we are talking about something heavy, it may be as much or even serious damage. In general, there are many ways to damage the surface, and there were no problems, should just be careful.
If you have the opportunity to immediately solve the problem, then you need to act quickly, because even the slightest damage will skip moisture, and thus the material will be harder to break down. The underlying fiberboard, which does not tolerate moisture and thus swells, thereby deformed and adjacent plates. Whatever the quality was not the coating, it is necessary to be extremely careful, and then period of operation will be a long and appearance remain for a long period.
