The choice of finishing materials is one of the most important questions before the start of the repair. And most people are faced with the problem of choice, because the market offers a chic range of materials, including flooring.
In fact, the floor plays by no means the last role in creating the interior of the room. Knowing this, most people seek to create a unique design of their apartments, paying tribute when choosing various flooring. In the modern world, laminate becomes quite popular and in demand. The fact is that he has a number of advantages:
simplicity of care;
withstands heavy loads;
has a long service life.
Nowadays, there are many different companies on the market involved in the creation and sale of this product. However, so that you do not fall under the influence of the “speaking” of laminate sellers, you need to know several of its main characteristics.
Firstly, it is resistance to moisture. To determine how high this characteristic in the laminate you need to look at the HDF stove. The fact is that it should have a green color. One of the best manufacturers of high-quality moisture-resistant laminate is Germany. Also very good Belgian laminate Balterio.
Secondly, it is water resistance. In fact, the market offers waterproof laminate of only two types: the German manufacturer WITEX and the Norwegian manufacturer Alloc. After several tests and experiments, it became known that such a laminate would withstand not only a small puddle, but also real flooding.
Thirdly, a product guarantee. In the case of laminate, it applies only to one of its layers – the upper. That is, its resistance to wear and washing, which depends mainly on the room where it will be laid.
For example, take a family in which three people, two of them are working parents. They live a two -room apartment. If the owners want to purchase a floor covering as a laminate for an entrance hall for a period of at least 15 years, then they need to take a laminate of the 32 of class, since its service life is from 15 to 20 years. As for other rooms, you can take grade 31, a guarantee for which from 10 to 15 years.
Fourth, the environmental friendliness of the product. For many, this factor is decisive, especially if small children live in the apartment. The problem is that the manufacture of laminate does not occur without the use of various resins, so before making a purchase, demand to look at the corresponding certificates.
