Laminate for the last decade has gained huge popularity. This covering is more often used under repair apartments and offices. How it is correct to choose laminate to increase the term of its operation?
Laminate — the modern floor covering uniting in itself the mass of merits. Unlike parquet, the laminated floors are much more resistant to water influence, easily transfer damp cleaning, are simple in mounting and leaving, are available in the price, are beautiful and durable.
In order that your floor covering served as long as possible, it is necessary to study types of laminate which there is a lot of in the modern market of construction materials and to choose suitable version.
The choice of the laminated floor covering depends on several factors. One of the most important is the durability and resistance to mechanical loadings. The wear resistance of laminate depends on its class. In total there are six classes of wear resistance: 21-23 and 31-33. The plain laminate 22-23 classes which is not calculated on serious loadings will be suitable for rooms with small passability. Such covering can be stacked in the bedroom, in the recreation room, in the children's room. In the hall, in kitchen or in the hall where guests often gather, 31-33 classes are better to use laminate. It is considered commercial as it is calculated on heavy load, however it can be used also in premises. The strongest the laminated board 33 classes is considered. It has big thickness and is suitable for rooms of any type, beginning from living rooms and corridors, finishing offices and gyms. Such laminate is more expensive, but expenses completely will pay off: it is operated without loss of quality within 10-15 years.
One more important criterion for selection of laminate is type of connection. Today on sale it is possible to meet laminate with the Click and Lock connections. Click connection is more technological and reliable. Upon purchase pay attention whether lock connections are impregnated with wax or other water-repellent material. Water resistance of locks — factor on which duration of term of operation of your covering depends. As for color, shade and texture, these criteria depend entirely on your personal preferences and do not affect quality of covering.