How to choose laminate class that is suitable for your apartment ?

This flooring, successfully imitating the parquet, attracts customers a reasonable cost and the ability to do all the work yourself.But to focus only on those "pros" is not quite correct.It is necessary to take into account the conditions in which the laminate will be used - mechanical load, the intensity of the movement of people (of goods), the degree of UV exposure, microclimate in the premises and a number of other factors.

not dwell on questions relating to the interior, so skip these criteria laminate assess how the color selection process which has already been described, drawing, geometry panels and so on.This is - a private matter, as all of his view of such things.Price for 1 piece.(Averaging between 180 and 610 rubles) also depends on the financial capacity of a particular family.But there are common questions regarding the practicality and usefulness, including laminate classes, so it is worth to them to dwell.

If you believe the advertising and the seller, the market, as a rule, there are no bad products.We have the habit, a priori, consider all this marketing ploy.But few people think about what kind of negative feedback from customers due to violations of stacking technology (installation, mounting, and so on) or wrong choice of type (type of class) products in accordance with local conditions.

To laminate was informed choice, it is necessary, first of all, to know what this kind of flooring.Boards have a tiered structure, so you should list all layers (depending on the manufacturer and their destination from 3 to 5), starting from the top.It has a protective function and is a film that has formed as a result of curing resins (melamine or synthetic).

Under it is the "decoration" - a layer of paper that mimics any material (for example, type of wood, marble and others).Next - the basis that, as a rule, nothing more than a DSP.There are many variations of constructive structure panels - layers that protect the plate from moisture, shock absorbing.

All products under the name of the laminate is classified according to certain characteristics.Therefore, when selecting varieties of material necessary to determine which of them for a particular room are a priority.But first and foremost it should be geared to the degree of mechanical action on the material during operation.

Durability

It is this parameter is essential for dividing the laminate into classes, which form two groups of products - "commercial" and "for domestic use".These are referred to double digits (from 21 to 23 and from 31 to 33).The first digit indicates the group to which the laminate pattern applies: "2" - for domestic use, "3" - for commercial.The second indicates the strength of the upper layer of the material - the larger it is, the more durable the panel.

products labeled "22" are considered universal, as they have averaged parameters, and can be stacked with virtually no restrictions.But in order to increase the service life of the panels in a field of intense movement (entrance hall, corridors, stairwells and marches) is still recommended to install the material class "23".He though more expensive, but also less prone to abrasion.

By the way, exactly the same strength grading is applied to the laminate "commercial" (31 - 33).

thickness

panels for typical samples - from 7 to 12 mm.What it affects:

• strength of the coating;
• level of heat loss through the "bottom" of the room;
• degree of sound insulation.

good tips may be different designations on packaging made in the form of symbolic images.And there may be several, as each describes a particular property of the product.This greatly facilitates the selection of the material in accordance with the specifics of the room.Here are a few examples.

An important question is whether it is possible to produce laying laminate yourself?After all, when dealing with a number of finishing (cladding) material requires not only common knowledge but also practice.For example, for high quality parquet installation piece needed professionalism.In this regard, the laminate can be safely put a big "plus", regardless of how the bonding panels.

All connections are most commonly used in everyday life, and the samples are interlocks are divided into 2 types.The first option - joint made on the principle of "thorn-groove", and the workpiece lie in one plane and one "is forced into" the other "gentle" tap on its end part ( «Lock» -zamok).The second type of connection is characterized in that the final stage - snapping the board by pressing its opposite edge ( «Click» -zamok).Such work does not require any skill - only the care and accuracy.

There is also a method of bonding the panels.But it has its own specifics and "shoulder" just a professional.And in terms of maintainability such coverage is a lot of questions.Despite the fact that the "glue" products are cheaper, profit from their purchase rather illusory, since the total cost of finishing must also include the costs of adhesive and services wizard.

necessary to take into account the criteria for the preparation of grounds for finishing panels.Given their structure, to its flatness high demands.The maximum drop of 1 rm- 2 mm.Typically, additional equalization "rough" used sex "substrate".The cheapest option - a film p / e (thick).

Product quality can be determined by some external signs.

• presence of an unpleasant smell - evidence of low-grade material.
• Curved end portions considerably complicate or even make it impossible to high-quality docking panels.Such a defect may be caused not only a violation of manufacturing technology, but also the improper storage of products, failure to comply with the storage conditions.For example, "normal" (not waterproof) laminate does not absorb moisture, causing the panel and the "lead."Even if these products and be able to connect, then where is the guarantee that after the material dries on the floor of a plurality of slots does not appear?Qualitatively repaired them then is unlikely to succeed.

The use of the laminate shows that the need to give preference to products of famous brands.Not least because it is a guarantee of compliance with strict production technology.

well proven panel under the brands «Kronotex», «Terhurne», «Aberhof» (Germany), «Strong Step» (USA), «Kronoswiss» (Switzerland), «Class Floor» (France), «Quick Step»(Belgium) and others.

Conclusion

1. feature of this product is that it is not "fond" of liquids, because of its structural composition, with the exception of water-resistant laminate.This must be taken into account first.And it's not just about the rooms with excessive humidity.Another important factor is how (and which) are laid in the utilities room.Indeed, any leakage can irreversibly damage the panel.A comfortable whether it will replace, for example, a small kitchen, besides the "tight" cluttered (headsets or "piece" heavy furniture)?
2. In this regard, it is not necessary to lay laminate flooring in rooms that require regular bathing of the sexes.Care of the panels requires a wet cleaning (well wrung rag), but not associated with puddles of water and smudges.If you still want to make this material the finish flooring in a room, you need to pay attention to the production of "water-resistant" category.But in this case, the proportion of caution will not prevent the operation.
3. In choosing the material you need to take into account the dimensions of the room in which the work will be carried out.To the panel as small as possible to cut and fit, you need to "harmonize" their linear parameters with the dimensions of the room, taking into account all the projections, recesses and so on.This will not only facilitate the work, but also reduce the amount of waste.

All this gives grounds for such a recommendation - not worth too much to listen to anyone's advice.We must be guided by the appropriateness of a particular class of laminate, based on the characteristics of a particular room.And it is in your home, and not "all."