Laminate is today the most stylish flooring. Laminate floors look beautiful and spectacular. True, in order for the laminate to serve you long enough, it needs to be correctly chosen. The following tips will help you in this.
Load class. This characteristic shows how much the floor covering is resistant to mechanical influences. When choosing a laminate class, first of all, you need to focus on the room for which it is intended. For home use, class 21, 22 or 23 laminate is suitable.
Thickness. For home premises the optimal laminate thickness is 8 mm. Its resistance to impacts and ease of mounting depends on the thickness of the laminate. Do not choose too thin laminate, because when walking it will make rather loud sounds.
The presence of a chamfer. This small groove forms between two boards. It creates the appearance of a natural tree, and also hides joints between the boards that can become noticeable during operation or moisture. The chamfer also greatly facilitates the care of a wood floor.
The presence of formaldehyde. In a laminate made on a wood -based, there is a formaldehyde substance, which in large quantities can harm the body. If the laminate is environmentally friendly, then on its box there should be a note E1.
Prices may differ depending on the material, manufacturer and quality, the criteria of which were listed above. To decide on the choice of laminate, you need to additionally consult a specialists.
