Laminate to the kitchen

Thinking about making repairs in the kitchen, many owners of houses and apartments do not consider laminate flooring as a material, suspecting it to be impractical. Quite a large number of buyers prefer to have a tiled floor in the kitchen. It is believed that the laminate, exposed to vapor, moisture, or due to shocks of kitchen utensils quickly destroyed, losing its original appearance. Now manufacturers have developed a special water-and moisture-resistant laminate to the kitchen, allowing ingress of moisture. According to customer reviews, it is an excellent option for the kitchen room.

Moisture resistant laminate is ready to withstand moisture for several minutes. Therefore, spilling a few drops of water or noticing the formation of steam condensate on the floor, you must urgently wipe the moisture with a cloth. It is desirable to do this within 15-20 minutes from the moment of moisture ingress, otherwise the process of destruction of the laminate board will begin.

It is even more advanced material for the floor than moisture resistant. It is able to withstand moisture for 360 minutes, that is, for 6 hours the laminate holds a water hammer. Even if you spill a glass of juice or water, you have no particular cause for concern, you only need to remove moisture in time. This laminate is most often recommended for kitchen rooms. Docking nodes such laminate treated with a special composition in the factory.

When choosing a laminate, pay attention to the warranty provided by manufacturers. It is usually given for a period of 5 to 25 years. The longer the warranty, the higher the class of stability of the laminate, a higher level of wear resistance and durability. As a rule, it is recommended to take a laminate board of class 31-32 for the kitchen.

Also, when deciding on the purchase of kitchen laminate, think about the type of assembly that will have to assemble the floor.There is a locking and gluing assembly laminate floor. When installing both of them are quite simple, but the main difference is that if necessary, you can disassemble the castle assembly, for example, to replace several dostochk. The glued elements can no longer be disassembled, but, in fairness, we note that the adhesive assembly is many times lower than the water permeability of the seams. However, in all other respects, the castle assembly is considered to be much more versatile and practical.

Consumer and aesthetic properties of the laminate floor in the kitchen deserve the highest ratings. This floor is very cozy, warm, it is comfortable to walk barefoot.

The most common and popular option is an imitation of the pattern of natural wood: light and dark oak, pine and other beautiful wood cuts.Also among the laminate under the tree can be distinguished the following types: silky glossy lamellas, wood under the oil paint, country, matte lamellae, textured, waxed and natural.

Laminate board for natural stone and tile is an excellent solution for those who like the color and texture of these materials, but are not satisfied with their high cost, complexity of installation and the feeling of cold. Modern manufacturers make laminate with a very accurate imitation of natural stone or tile, so at first glance it is very difficult to distinguish it from natural material. This option will perfectly fit into the interior of the kitchen and will harmoniously look with kitchen sets in different styles. In case of damage, the laminate panel is easily replaced and you get an updated floor. Another advantage is the low noise level when dishes and kitchen utensils fall on the floor, as well as a lower probability of ceramic and glassware to break.

One of the most high-tech types of flooring is considered plastic (PVC) laminate.It consists of several layers and one of the functional is the vinyl layer with a pattern. The main advantages of such a laminate are its anti-slip coating, moisture and water resistance, durability and heat resistance, as well as excellent soundproofing performance, which, after laying the floor, exceed 40-50% of the performance of a conventional laminate. In addition, its locks are equipped with an additional rubber seal, which makes the seams tight, preventing the penetration of moisture and dust. The strength of the board allows you to repeatedly assemble and disassemble the floor of PVC laminate.

The main disadvantage of the laminate floor in the kitchen is the fear of prolonged exposure to moisture.

Also to the disadvantages could be attributed to the non-ecological laminate due to the use in its composition of formaldehyde resins.You can protect yourself from the presence of harmful substances by purchasing materials from proven manufacturers, as well as by studying the markings on the bundle, which indicate in which rooms it is possible to use this type of laminate.

Many buyers may also point out the high cost of high-quality laminate with high-end consumer properties. But, in this case, consumers have the opportunity to choose, they can always choose a cheaper material and with a shorter service life.

One of the advantages of the laminate is that, in the process of leaving, it does not feel the need for rubbing like parquet, but it is afraid of cleaning agents with abrasives and hard sponges. Enterprises producing laminate, give recommendations to wipe it with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and also insist on the use of specialized tools and fixtures. A huge number of manufacturers are advised to specially formulated compounds that make it possible to hide scratches on the coating, to reduce stains, prolonging the commercial appearance of the laminate floor for a longer time.

In general, customers are satisfied with the laminate floor in the kitchen and leave a lot of positive feedback. They note the swelling of the laminate only when leaks occur and when exposed to water for a sufficiently long time. Daily wet cleaning does not adversely affect the appearance of the kitchen laminate. Pleases the quality of moisture-resistant laminate. Buyers are pleased to note that water droplets are collected on it, like on a tile.

One of the secrets of the incredible popularity of using laminate in kitchens lies in the fact that it can be used to create almost any design. The interior design of the kitchen in this case becomes possible in any style and color. Finishing and interior is done in the complex, so it is necessary to select a certain color and pattern of the laminate under a single kitchen interior.Fortunately, manufacturers have tried to please almost all stylistic directions. The main styles used in the decoration of the kitchen are country, Swiss chalet, minimalism, high-tech, Provence.

Country music - design style in which a special atmosphere is achieved due to the predominance of tinted elements, roughly treated wood in combination with forging. In this case, a dark laminate that repeats the texture of the ground floor or a matte laminate that imitates ceramic tile is best suited. The main thing in this style is naturalness and naturalness, because of this it is sometimes mistakenly called “classical”, as opposed to the modern.

Swiss chalet - A distinctive feature of this style is a combination of wood and natural stone. The combination of a laminate of dark color and a natural stone is also allowed. The interiors in the style of a Swiss chalet with the use of walnut or ash laminate flooring and dark stone look harmoniously together. The color scheme here is more muted than in the style of "country". If you wish, you can add some light strokes using a tabletop with imitation of a light stone.

Minimalism - design style, which involves a restrained interior design. The color solutions are quite modest and concise. Most often, when creating a kitchen interior in the style of minimalism, laminate and stone materials of gray, black or white color are used. The elegance of minimalism will never go out of fashion, it is a direction that exists outside the time frame.

High tech - It is considered one of the modern trends in design. When creating high-tech kitchens, designers like to use wenge-colored laminate, as well as gray black and sometimes white. Ideally, you should choose a laminate with a pattern under a stone or tile. Kitchens in this style require perfect observance of proportions, maximum use of space and no extra parts.

Modern - the style used for the decoration of modern interiors, in which furniture of regular geometric shapes abounds, with drawers, smooth and glossy facades. This style is characterized by the use of laminate flooring both under the tree and under the tile.

Provence - is one of the most romantic destinations. Here preference is given to old furniture and materials donated by nature.The interior formula of the kitchen in this style implies the presence of gentle pastel tones with small bright accents. For the floor is best laminate with poorly defined and ground-in relief. As one of the options, you can offer to use a laminate board in the color of light bleached oak.