Money down the drain?

What better flooring: linoleum, parquet or laminate? Each of these materials has its supporters and opponents have their own fierce, but in most cases people do not know, how to choose and place cover. From this and come all the problems in the operation of

What to look for when choosing a laminate?

• Thickness - manufacturers produce a laminate in thicknesses from 6 to 10 mm. It is easy to guess that the thicker the laminate board, the higher the reliability and load capacity. Board thickness also determines the sound and heat insulation of your floor.
  How to choose the thickness?
  - for offices and commercial premises take the laminate is not thinner than 8 mm.
  - Housing choose thinner material: 6-8 mm.
• basics of view - in the manufacture of laminate bases use different materials, there is no point to know everything, the main thing - remember the most rugged look - HDF. This kind of high-density laminate can be put without fear of heavy furniture and appliances.
• Cutting (dimensions) of the board -
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  if your laminate has a non-standard shape (wide or short board), think twice before buying it: it is difficult to mount.
• Smell - If a strong smell of glue laminate, try not to take it: it means that the manufacturer saves on adhesive base and other materials;
• Fixing element - pay attention to the fastening member (the junction of the board to the board), it should not be flimsy.
• Class laminate:
  21 classes - for balconies, study or office with low permeability;
  22,23 class - kitchens, hallways, rooms;
  Class 31.32 - lobbies of large buildings, corridors;
  33 class - the exhibition center or train station.

Once again, I note that it is important to pay attention to:
- Thickness
- View the basics
- Dimensions of the board
- Smell
- Fasteners
- Class laminate

I hope this article was useful to you and you do not throw out your money away when buying laminate. Put huskies and subscribe to the channel!