There are many different types of flooring, but laminate is perhaps the leader. This is an artificial material that can create an imitation of natural parquet, ceramic or cork tiles. It is easy to install and maintain and often has a very attractive price.
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Each laminated board is a kind of “sandwich” glued from several layers. The laminate board can have a length of 1 to 2 meters, a thickness of up to 8 millimeters, a width of 20 centimeters.
It was this design that provided the laminate with a number of advantages.
Among them:
The color of the panel and successful imitation of parquet, tile or natural stone is ensured by one of the layers of the laminated panel - thin decorative paper coated with a protective polymer film. The basis of the panel is a fiberboard. It gives stability to the whole structure. The dimensions of the plate vary, the length can be 1-2 meters, a width of 20 cm and a thickness of up to 8 mm, there is a laminate and a square shape.
The brand matters - customers trust only those brands that fail during operation:
One of the most popular manufacturers is the Belgian company Quik Step - it gives a 25 year warranty on its products.
The famous European company Tarkett, known for its know-how and excellent quality of HDF boards, guarantees 15 years of faithful service of the laminate.
Pergo - material from Sweden. Differs in water resistance and excellent Smart Lock locks.
Egger is a German brand. Laminate with improved click joint is made on the basis of HDF boards.
Balterio is a Belgian brand that produces a very beautiful and reliable laminate.
All the above-mentioned fashion brands are leaders in the ranking. They are quite expensive. However, you can buy high-quality European and domestic laminate at a lower price. You only need to carefully look at the product passport when buying and trust only reliable manufacturers (preferably members of the EPLF association).
Buying this cover for a bedroom or office, you don’t really worry about its wear. But in the kitchen, hallway, living room, wear resistance is important, as well as scratch resistance (it is determined by the content of corundum in the protective layer). We look at impact resistance, and in wet conditions - at moisture resistance. We also pay attention to the quality and reliability of locks.
