The covering is a base made of chipboard or fiberboard, covered with several layers of paper and film.
It is the latter that protects the laminate class 33 or 23, from external influences. The strength of the material is checked with a grinder. That is, the coating is simply processed until it starts to wear off, and then the number of revolutions is counted.
For residential premises that are not often used, it is better to choose a laminate of class 21-23. It will not surprise you with high wear resistance, but it will be inexpensive.
Material class 31 and above is already designed for high loads. It costs more, but lasts longer. It can be used in commercial premises such as offices, restaurants or hotels..
The thickness of the coating matters. Usually this figure varies from 6 to 12 cm. Too thin material is not the best purchase, since the coating does not provide the necessary sound insulation and serves less. Choose a floor plinth together with a laminate — this way you can choose a harmonious combination.
Connection type
Adhesive laminate will cost less. When laying it, gaps are not formed, and therefore the coating tolerates contact with water better. True, it is quite difficult to lay it, and partial repair in case of damage is impossible. Castle laminate is more expensive, but even a non-professional can work with it. The lamellas are fixed to each other using grooves at the ends — no glue is used according to the original technology. Such a coating is easy to repair, while it is not necessary to completely remove the floor, it is enough just to dismantle the damaged dies.
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