Laminate in the interior – this is already a finishing material that has already established itself from the best side, which traditionally fits in residential premises and office buildings. It is ideal for decorating any room: bedrooms, children, living room or kitchen. However, in order for the coating to last a long time, it is necessary to select it very carefully in operation very carefully as possible.
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Types of laminate
Due to the constant promotion of technological progress, interior solutions in the floor segment are improved every day. Each potential buyer can choose the best option for the product based on key criteria. One of them is the type of laminate. The modern manufacturer offers two varieties of coating:
- traditional;
- moisture -resistant laminate.
Ordinary laminate - This is the most popular type of coating that exists in a wide variability of solutions. It is comfortable in use, available and can be combined with any interior of the home. However, the only minus of the material is low resistance to moisture. Due to which in practicality, such a laminate is significantly inferior to the second type. The coating quickly becomes unusable in case of careless operation.
Moisture resistantlaminate, the interior photos of which are decorated with designer publications, completely justifies its value. This coating has high resistance to water and steam, and therefore is optimally suitable for the flooring of the floor in the kitchen room.
Distinctive properties of the laminate
Among the most important features that distinguish laminate from other floor materials, one can distinguish the following:
- thermal resistance and heat resistance of the coating;
- high resistance indicator for long loads;
- good impact resistance;
- hygiene and ease of care;
- high resistance to abrasion of the surface;
- simplicity in laying and dismantling;
- good thermal conductivity;
- not exposed to household chemicals;
- does not deteriorate under the influence of UV rays;
- good maintainability;
- fire safety.
Unlike traditional wooden parquet, a wenge laminate in interracation of any other brand does not require careful care - regular grinding, cyclation and varnishing. Moreover, this coating is completely environmentally friendly and does not exude substances harmful to the body. Due to this, it is permissible to styling in children's rooms and rooms where allergies live.
Choice criteriacoatings
If you decide to hold the floor with a laminate before choosing the color and surface design, the fundamental factors should be taken into account:
- The class of material - this criterion determines the quality characteristics and directly affects the cost of the coating. For dwelling, products of 32 and 33 classes are optimal, which have high resistance to point loads.
- The presence of moisture -resistant impregnation. Many manufacturers are constantly improving the quality of their products, so the moisture resistant laminate today is not a novelty. On packaging, as a rule, the goods are marked with a special sign.
- The thickness of the coating - directly affects the wear resistance and strength of the product. For styling in a living room, the best option is a board with a thickness of 8 mm.
- Type of connection. Today there are three varieties: adhesive clutch of boards, Lock lock or Click lock.
- Laminate design is a defining factor that will create a holistic interior of the dwelling.
- The trademark of the manufacturer. The longer the company holds the leading position in the floor segment, the higher the quality of the products offered. However, it is worth paying attention to the “pioneers”, since many little -known brands conquer consumer demand by no less high quality, at a lower price.
Among modern brands that offer high -quality laminate, such as:
- KAINDL;
- Berry Alloc;
- Alsapan;
- SKEMA;
- Quick-STEP;
- Wineo;
- HDM;
- Haro;
- Balterio;
- Parador;
- Pergo;
- Meisterwerke;
- Classen.
Choose the texture of the surface
The type of laminate surface is a characteristic of aesthetic attractiveness, which allows you to combine certain interior solutions. In addition, the practicality in operation and care for the coating depends on this factor. Consider the main types of textures that modern manufacturers offer:
- natural wood;
- deep embossing;
- semi -water surface;
- chrome;
- texture for tiles;
- embossing under the skin;
- noble matte;
- embossing with a pattern;
- authentic;
- wavy texture;
- wood under oil;
- gloss;
- aged surface;
- waxed.
Modern technologies allow you to achieve a qualitative result without a rise in the cost of the value of the goods. Due to which you can create a lot of interior solutions along with financial savings.
Shades in the interior
In addition to technical criteria, when choosing a flooring, it should be borne from the tonality of the laminate. Color will create a unique design, as well as a special atmosphere in the dwelling. So, consider two main types of laminate - light and dark.
Choosing light tones for the floor, the owner will face the most significant problem - impracticality and complexity in care. However, the white laminate in the interior allows you to create a visual effect of expanding space and lightness. In addition, there are the following advantages:
- Such a coating is optimally combined with dark furniture items, dust and small scratches are less noticeable on it.
- It is recommended to lay light laminate in rooms that go out to the darkened side of the street to create a warmer and saturated environment.
- The floor in light colors is universal for any room design.
The dark laminate in the interior allows you to create a decent contrast. In addition, this coloring of the coating has a number of such advantages:
- enriches the design of the premises;
- gives a noble gloss;
- emphasizes the external high cost of decoration;
- allows you to place accents on a furniture environment.
However, the dark laminate should be combined correctly, using no more than two tones. Among the disadvantages, one can distinguish that the coating is somewhat overshadowed by the design and conceals the space. But these moments can be beaten correctly by arranging furniture or decorative interior items.
Laminate style and room design
Before you buy a laminate you like, you should carefully consider all the subtleties and details of the future interior. The dimensions of the room, the intensity of natural lighting, the furniture atmosphere, the target purpose of the room - all these nuances are important to consider when choosing the material. Let us consider in detail the main styles of the room design with a laminate:
- The most common flooring is a classic imitation of natural wood with laying glossy parquet. Outwardly, such a laminate cannot be distinguished from wooden coating, but practical characteristics are much superior to the original. This decision is universal for any type of dwelling.
- Another variety is the laminate of the oak in the interior. Imiting of a natural surface, as a rule, is made in the style of restrained varnish coating with gloss. Such material depicts woody pores and is optimal for creating a classic interior of the living room or bedroom.
- The laminate made using chrome technology allows you to achieve greater natural natural naturalness - wood fibers are clearly released against a smooth background, reviving the general type of material. This coating is quite rare and expensive, but in quality characteristics it significantly exceeds analogues.
- A structural laminate is the development of leading European manufacturers. Such flooring as clearly copies natural materials as clearly as possible: the smoothed roughness and uneven relief exactly displays the texture of a freshly sawn tree.
- A laminate with a relief surface is a cheaper and less high -quality option. Such a coating has protruding fragments that enhance the accuracy of the image, but they may not coincide with the pattern. Gray laminate in the interior, like other shades, are optimally suitable for decorating living rooms or corridors.
- Laminate in the style of "country" will fully emphasize the overall style of the village interior. Such a coating is distinguished by a variety of drawings, a variegated colors and a special texture of the surface: it accurately imitates the effect of processing the boards with a shirt. At the same time, the laminate in the bright interior is aesthetically pleasing, and the floorboards are comfortable and pleasant to the touch.
- Coating in the style of “aged tree” is an expensive and rare design option. Such a laminate has a slightly rough relief with a large pattern, which exactly coincides with natural wood. The effect of antiquity is achieved due to the imitation of recesses and chips that are formed over time. This option is suitable for decorating a home library, office or living room.
- Shebby-chic laminate is the best solution for the interior of the teenage room. This is an imitation of urban aesthetics, where gray, pink, blue, purple and white become the main colors. Suitable for an interior in the art deco style.
Conclusion
Summing up, it should be noted that the choice of laminate depends not only on the taste preferences of the buyer. It is preferable to choose moisture -resistant material for the bathroom and kitchen, which copes with fluid entering perfectly. And for other types of premises, you should build on the characteristics of the material itself, the parameters of the room and the general style of the interior.
Some practical tips regarding the choice of laminate can be seen on the video clip:
