Home experts have long made up their minds about the quality of plastic and metal-plastic pipes, the best brand of drywall, and realized that it is better to lay in an apartment: linoleum or laminate. Reviews about the quality of materials, the best manufacturers, advice from experienced craftsmen and home craftsmen can be found on many construction forums and websites.
The strength of the laminate is determined by the class. For rooms with low traffic (bedroom, children's room), you can take the 21-22 class. For the hallway, kitchen, living room, it is desirable to apply class 23 and above. Class 31-33 is recommended to be installed in offices, classrooms, public spaces. And also in residential premises, if you do not want to return to repair for 10 years, or even more. The weakest point of even a high-quality coating is the water resistance of the connecting joints of the plates. Therefore, for the bathroom andkitchens, it is advisable to select a water-repellent laminate, in which the ends are impregnated with special resins or use glue when laying. Which is better adhesive or prefabricated laminate? Reviews of home craftsmen lean towards the lock cover, it is easy to assemble it yourself, if necessary, disassemble and replace a worn or broken panel.
A well-known quality German flooring is Classen. Laminate reviews are excellent, they say that this is one of the best waterproof flooring. A huge variety of patterns and colors (from classic to exotic woods). You have the fastest, strongest and easiest laying. And, of course, a unique additional moisture-resistant protection of the seams with special wax mixtures. All this made this laminate very popular, designers' reviews say that thanks to its use, original interiors of kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms are created.
Products of the Belgian corporation Unilin have long been known and popular in Russia. The authentic embossing of the synchronous pores makes the surface of the coating look very natural. Panels produced with a thickness of 7 mm are used in a small area (corridor, bathroom). Due to the laying of the coating with a thickness of 8, 9, 5 mm on large areas, vertical play can be avoided. In Russia, the Belgian manufacturer built and launched the production of Quick Step laminate products under its own brand. Feedback from buyers and installers says that the quality of the productshigh. Equipped with the best German equipment, working on high-quality raw materials from Belgium and France, the plant produces Russian goods, which in terms of their parameters are not inferior to products from abroad and maintain the reputation and popularity of the company.
In order for the floor covering to serve for many years, it is necessary to properly care for and operate the laminate. The reviews of numerous buyers confirm the recommendations of manufacturers: move furniture very carefully, the legs of chairs and sofas should be pasted over with soft material, avoid walking on the floor in high heels, you can not only break the texture of the picture, but also slip. The advantages of laminated coating: hygiene, wear resistance, simplicity and ease of installation, the ability to create a great design, every year the number of fans of this modern building material is increasing.
