The main attention when choosing a laminate should not be paid to the color and texture design at all, which is selected quite easily, but to others, more important from the point of view of durability and the quality of the flooring with characteristics.
First of all, you need to decide on the place of purchase of the laminate. It is recommended to purchase a laminate only in construction stores that have all the required certificates and licenses. Firstly, the quality of the quality of the bought laminate is removed, and secondly, even in case of defects, the goods are calmly, without any problems, you can return or exchange.
One of the most important characteristics of the laminate is class. The modern laminate is divided into six classes: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 31st, 32nd and 33rd. The laminate class directly determines the quality of this flooring, primarily its resistance to external mechanical effects. Accordingly, the laminate, which is awarded the 33rd grade, will be many times stronger than the 21st grade laminate. At the same time, the price of the laminate of the 21st and 22nd grades will be lower than for the laminate of the 31st and subsequent classes.
Typically, the laminate class is selected depending on the room in which the laminate will be laid, as well as taking into account financial capabilities. For dressing rooms, bedrooms, pantries and other rooms in which the walking intensity is low, the 21st grade laminate is quite enough. For children’s rooms, as well as living rooms, hallways and corridors, a laminate of the 22nd and 23rd grades is suitable.
Quick STEP laminate 31st and 32nd grades is intended mainly for laying in public premises: in large halls, halls, receptions, offices, boutiques and small cafes. The laminate of the 33rd grade is laid mainly in gyms, bars, cafes, restaurants, dance floors and in hypermarkets. At the same time, this does not mean that the laminate of the 32nd class cannot be laid at home. On the contrary, laying such a laminate, despite the fact that it will cost more, will build a very durable flooring. However, the choice of laminate of the 21st grade for styling in the office can lead to rapid abrasion of the upper layer of laminate, for example, an intense movement of the seats on wheels or walking.
If the laminate will be laid with your own hands, you should pay attention to the way to attach its boards to each other. The easiest option is to mount the Click Castle. The boards with this mount are connected to each other grooves and ridges at an angle of 45 degrees and snap. You can also choose a mount on the Lock Castle, when one board is attached to the other at a right angle and joins it with a sharp mechanical effect, forming a non-graceful connection (unlike the “click” sample). The most time -consuming option is to connect laminate boards to glue.
Ultimately, the competent choice of the laminate completely depends solely on who acquires this material.