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Laminate flooring - instructions for correct installation
by Pascal Biri
Laminate - the most important quality criteria
10.3.2016
Translation: machine translated
Laminate flooring has many positive characteristics. Unusual designs, stability and easy-care handling are what make a good laminate so popular. In this article, we explain the most important quality criteria for laminate.
Advantages of laminate
First of all, laminate flooring is very robust and hard-wearing. Thanks to digital printing, almost any look is possible. The enormous variety of products even enables stone or
ceramic look. In a nutshell, you benefit from the following properties:
- Robust, stable, durable
- Easy to clean and hygienic
- Easy and quick installation
1. Structure of laminate
- Resistant, highly abrasion-resistant surface
- Decorative image
- Quell-Stopp Plus core board, consisting of natural wood fibre
- Backing
2. thickness of the wear layer
So-called wear classes indicate the abrasion of the laminate decor, the abrasion resistance. Depending on the thickness of the wear layer, the laminate is assigned to a service class. A higher wear class is advisable for heavily used floors.
- NK 31: Residential area with heavy use; commercial area with moderate use
- NK 32: Residential area with heavy use; commercial area with normal use
- NK 33: Residential area with heavy use; commercial area with heavy use
3. size and thickness of the laminate
The thickness of the panels is decisive for the durability and therefore the service life of the laminate. There are laminate thicknesses from 6 to 12 mm. The thicker the flooring, the more durable it is. Laminates from 7 mm are suitable for normal loads. 8 mm is well suited for entry-level and private use. For commercial use, it is recommended to use 11 mm panels.
We distinguish between the following sizes:
4th structure
High-quality laminate flooring looks very similar to natural wood thanks to sophisticated coating techniques and the wood grain gives it a deceptively real look. The structures and depths of the surfaces are perfectly matched to the decors.
5. environmental compatibility
Pay attention to the environmental certificates for the following points
- Energy efficiency
- Conservation of resources
- Environmental friendliness
- Sustainability
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Pascal Biri
Retail Sales & Service Professional
pascal.biri@digitecgalaxus.chWhether on the bike, to explore new trails off the beaten track, or just to stretch my feet up in the air - I prefer to spend my free time outdoors in nature. This is a great balance for me. But it's also a lot of fun for me to do a DIY project. In such projects I can refresh or further deepen my knowledge of the building sector. Some funny projects have already been created!