Leather tile: advantages and disadvantages of the material

Do you think leather is a suitable material only for clothes and shoes? What about the floor tiles? Unusual? Maybe. Original? Undoubtedly. What about convenience and practicality? Let's figure it out.

What is leather tile

This type of finishing material is multilayer coating, similar in properties to the usual laminate. Natural leather in it serves as a decorative layer, making the panels attractive in appearance.

Important! Finishing the floor with leather tiles is considered elite. It is suitable for apartments and other premises with expensive renovations.

Each lamella consists of several materials.

• The bottom layer is made cork 2-4 mm thick. It serves not only as a solid base of the floor and good adhesion to the substrate, but also provides additional noise insulation.
• The next layer is impact resistant HDF board. Its thickness is about 6 mm. It serves as a base and provides a tight frame.
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• Next, a layer of 3 mm is laid made of pressed leather of natural origin.
• From above everything is covered high impact water based varnish.

The panels are manufactured with secure locks. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve a perfectly flat and beautiful surface.

Reference. In the production process, powerful antibacterial agents are used to prevent the formation of mold and mildew.

The range of panels is diverse. Various shades and embossings can be found to add a touch of flavor to any interior.

Installation features

Despite its elitism, leather tiles will not cause problems during installation. Locking coverings ensure a secure adhesion of the floor to the rough surface. They even allow you to independently assemble an exclusive coating.

Important! When buying, you need to make sure the integrity of the interlocking coverings on each panel and let the material lie in the room where it will be laid for a couple of days.

Convenient and the fact that you can do without a substrate. The coating itself is made with a cork base. It also makes no sense to attach it to the base. The locks hold the panels securely together.

Care

In order for the coating to last a long time, it must be properly looked after.

• The tiles are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and lightly wiped with a damp cloth.
• It is not recommended to wash the coating, as it can damage the panels.
• It is better to put rubber pads under heavy furniture. They will protect the lamellas from mechanical stress.
• Moving pieces of furniture over the surface is also not recommended.

The rest of the leather tile is not too whimsical and does not require special care or special cleaning agents.

Advantages and disadvantages

Genuine leather tiles are quite an expensive pleasure. Therefore, every person who decides to use this material for the home should be aware of all the advantages and disadvantages of this coating.

pros

Among the main advantages are the following qualities:

• Environmental friendliness. In the production of panels, a minimum amount of chemicals is used. Therefore, such a coating is considered extremely environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic.
• Aesthetics. The appearance and pleasant texture of the panels provide unlimited aesthetic pleasure from contact with such a floor covering.
• Noiselessness. Reliable locking fastening ensures a snug fit of the panels to each other. The movement of a person around the room becomes absolutely noiseless.
• Additional thermal insulation. This criterion is ensured by the multi-layer panels.
• Long-term operation. Thanks to the top layer of water-based varnish, the panels are well preserved without abrasion and damage.
• Style and relevance. Leather tiles never go out of style and fit well into any room interior.

Minuses

• Experts believe that the main disadvantage is high price on the material.
• Tiles require careful handling in order to extend the life and maintain the attractive appearance of the leather. The material feels best away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Poorly tolerates sudden temperature changes. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain an even regime.

It is recommended to install the tiles in rooms with low traffic, for example, in a bedroom or study.

Would you like to have a floor like this? Or maybe you already have such experience?