Laminate as floor covering is alternative to parquet, but nevertheless it has considerable difference.
Basis for this covering is high-strength chipboard or fibreboard (wood or fiber boards). Production technique is as follows: on upper surface of plate the layer with decorative coat in the form of parquet, stone, tile keeps within, also other design decisions are possible.
The wide range, up to imitation of natural materials attracts to itself buyers. Laminate is practical in operation. It is not subject to influence of sunshine, from its surface dust and spots easily are removed. It is caused by protective film which part melamine or acrylic resins are. In order to avoid mechanical defect of laminate when cleaning you should not apply abrasive substances. Special or normal liquid detergent are the most suitable for laminate cleaning. One of the main advantages of this covering is ease of mounting where big expense of time is not required. Because the covering is not beaten and not pasted, and laying of laminate requires only plain surface. Admissible differences of height of floor on 1 meter of such covering are equal to 2 millimeters. It will serve as guarantee of long operation of laminate.
Because deformation as a result of temperature change and humidity is peculiar to laminate, it is important to observe gaps in several millimeters on room perimeter. In laying of this covering the connections as the lock consisting of grooves and grooves which in order to avoid hit of moisture process sealant are used. At water ingress on laminate, it is necessary to bring together her in the shortest possible time. At long stay of water on covering, it is necessary to remove plinth and to carefully air the room. Otherwise water, having appeared in laminate plate, will lead to swelling and fast wear. Also use of the draining devices is not recommended. For elimination of insignificant scratches on covering there are special pastes which can be chosen to match laminate.
When choosing of the laminated covering you should not save on its quality and wear resistance.