Most people who rarely are stinging in repair work are not able to choose the best flooring for a very long time. In many cases, the selection stands between the laminate and the parquet board. Which is better of them is unknown, because two materials have their own disadvantages and superiority. And therefore it is worth carefully thinking through everything
Laminate properties
The main character of such a coating is in a multilayer configuration. It is based on a wooden-fiber panel, and also a craft-paper combined with the help of polymers. The upper layer for the decor is applied with a melamine resin at the base, thanks to it, the material that is ready to get strong and pretty in appearance
One of the layers of mother is made of fiberboard, which guarantees specific geometric sizes that will not change in operation. Again, FEP guarantees the confrontation of temperature fluctuations. Under this layer is plastic or paper saturated with resin. To increase moisture resistance, laminate on the edges is treated with impregnation with wax
In implementation, various types of mothers are intended for specific loads. The corresponding designation says about this. For a sleeping room, it is most beautiful to take mother, designed for small loads. The largest cross -country ability is noted in the kitchen and corridor, and therefore very strong material will be suitable here. If we declare classes, then to finish the floor in the inhabited apartment there are enough 21 or 22 classes, and the grade 31-33 is intended for premises of offices and production workshops
Pros of laminate:
Bad qualities of the laminate:
Mother is better not to use in rooms with a large level of moisture;
If you do not install the substrate under the laminate, then the insulation of the noise will be small;
With a defect, mothers will need to be replaced.
Properties of the parquet boards
This material, like a laminate, consists of a pair of layers. The entire system is based on the planks glued between them, thanks to them the parquet is not wiped and is not confirmed by deformation from shocks and various loads. A protective varnish is applied to the layer that is located on top. Further placement plane from healthy wood are placed. Very often for this purpose, oak or ash is used. The thickness of this layer will be a maximum of 6 mm. The main layer of parquet is lamellas made of pine or spruce. The layer of the below is proposed by the plywood, its thickness changes within the boundaries of 1-2 mm
Pros Parquet:
excellent noise isolation due to the use of natural wood when creating planks;
the harmlessness of the varnish, which is covered with a layer that is located on top in the conditions of the plant;
the possibility of restoring and multifaceted grinding the parquet, if the layer that is located on top of the mother is quite thick, then this procedure can be repeated a couple of times;
fashionable appearance and unusual texture;
ease of care and installation;
A guarantee for a period of 10 years.
Poor qualities of the parquet boards:
Mother cannot be laid in rooms with high humidity;
Parquet varnish is instantly erased, which means that it must be constantly to be kept;
In the room, you need to carefully fulfill the temperature and humidity requirements.
Comparing the parameters of the laminate and parquet boards
To form a coating, you need to carefully analyze important properties, disadvantages and superiority of two materials. Not paying attention to the presence of a multilayer system, the parquet boards and absorption of sound have a number of main differences.
Stiring loads
If we declare this property, the laminate is advantageous, and specifically those varieties that belong to the large class of operation. It is unrealistic to ruin this material even with a sharp heel or heavy furniture. If, for example, move the cabinet on the coating of the parquet boards, then there are many scratches on the plane
Withstanding temperature and humidity fluctuations
Parquet is quite demanding to microclimate. So, in the condition of the high dryness, the plank will begin to dry out, and with a mockery of air, the mother will swell. Similar distinctive characteristics of the climate in the room cannot pose threats to good laminate
If a large level of dryness is always observed in the room, it is better to use laminate, because there will be gaps between parquet planks with some period
Professionals reminiscent of the fact that from the very beginning the laminate was created as a replacement for parquet planks. In other words, such a material should have all the advantages of a real coating and be taken away from its minuses. Because of this reason, the laminate was expensive at first of all. With some period, new methods appeared, as a result of which the mass production of mother. Therefore, its cost has significantly decreased
It should be noted that the current laminate related to class 31-34 exceeds the parquet board. This is possible thanks to the use of a fairly dense wood -fiber panel. It increases slowly enough, which means that at the temperature differences, the slit on the coating will not appear
Appearance
The first parquet plank in this matter. This is especially true when the rooms are decorated in the style of classicism. Specifically, the parquet will look perfect next to the stucco molding, chic fireplaces, paintings and ancient furniture in gilding frames
If the room is decorated in high-tech style or modern, it is worth preferring to give to the laminate. A rich selection of images, textures and patterns of such material has now been offered on sale. Therefore, you can choose a good option for each interior
Distinctive characteristics of care
When selecting coverage for the floor, it is absolutely always necessary to start from the main purpose. If it is supposed to install mother in a public room, then it is better to give preference to a laminate, because it can be carried out by wet cleaning actually every day. Plus, you must not forget that the use of powders or aggressive detergents will need to be refused
Parquet plank is in a shortage in much acup. So, the coating can be thoroughly vacuumed with a nozzle in the form of a soft brush. Wiping parquet is recommended using actually dry rags. In addition, it should be 1-2 times during the year to apply specialized protective compositions to the surface
Species on the laminate and board Parquet
Many dishonest sellers intend to present incorrect information to realize their own goods. In order not to lose, you need to find out in advance where the speculation is, and where is the truth
Only parquet is considered environmentally friendly. In fact, a good laminate has the same class of environmental friendliness as a parquet plank, in other words E 1. By the way, it is necessary to take into account the moment that when creating the parquet, glue compounds are used, thanks to which some planks are fastened. Of course, such substances do not have harmful elements, but they cannot be called entirely environmentally friendly.
The laminate is quite loud. In fact, this is true only partially. So, if before the execution of the laying of the mother is perfectly tangled the surface, then no noise in operating the laminate will be heard. Again, to improve this property, a specialized cork -based substrate is used. Of course, this will entail additional costs. With a great desire, you can save a little by giving an advantage to polyethylene. But in this option, good soundproofing will need to be forgotten.
The laminate cannot be repaired. True, this is true, this characteristic cannot be perceived as a minus of the laminate compared to the parquet. Of course, a parquet board, if necessary, can be restored, but not every knowledgeable mother agrees to do such an experienced job. This can be explained by the fact that when grinding, many planks are able to bend, and the shade of wood will be erased.
To make a good solution, you need to weigh all the pros and cons of. Only one thing can be declared for sure: each of the materials will serve for a very long time if you take care and installation seriously
