What is laminate

In previous years, an indicator of high status and prestige of the owners of the house or apartment was the presence of hardwood floors as well as parquet - is a beautiful, long-lasting and durable.
But flooring is expensive enough, and its styling - not an easy task. It is for these reasons, the company Perstorp Flooring AB more than 25 years ago started a more economical version of flooring.
A very successful result of trial and error in the design was the so-called laminated cover, often simply referred to as laminate.

Since the appearance of the laminate as a material production technology has changed several times: the price of laminate decreased, and the quality increases. Anyway, today laminate in its physical characteristics: heat resistance, water resistance and durability in many ways superior coverage of natural wood.
Laminate flooring does not fade, is not afraid of ultraviolet, and it can even be washed with acetone.
Laminate structure


Laminated panels usually consist of several layers: four or more. Middle layer laminated panel - primary, which is a support layer. The quality of the laminate is determined by the characteristics of this layer.
Material for base layer - a wood-fiber material. Level of strength laminated plate will be higher, the higher the density of the carrier layer.

The top layer of laminate - this paper to imitate the texture of wood or stone. This coating is subjected to the greatest stress, and to protect against strain impregnated acrylic or melamine resins.

Under the base layer is usually enclose naparafinenny cardboard or plastic 0.5-0.8 millimeters thick. This thin layer is very important to balance the bending of the carrier layer and waterproofing laminate.
If you buy a high-end laminate flooring, it is possible that it will be equipped with sound insulation and the bottom layer. If so, additional soundproofing floor you do not need.
Types and advantages of laminate

The laminate is divided into several types on the level of load. Each group is labeled digit number.
The first digit in the number indicates the type of premises in which the laminate can be laid, the second - to the level of the maximum load laminated plate.

The main advantage of laminate flooring over other coatings - easy care.
Laminate enough to wipe with a damp cloth to keep it in perfect condition. For cleaning and can be used with acetone, and to care for damaged or scratched in some places - a special pencil.

Buying laminate board, count the number so that it is 5% higher than the area of ​​the room, if you want to lay laminate across or along the room. If the installation will be carried out on a diagonal room, board will have to take with a margin of 15%.