To date, there are many floor coverings, and laminate is one of the most sought-after. Modern production technologies make it possible to divide it into classes, thereby satisfying the demands of both owners of private houses and apartments, as well as various types of commercial structures and industrial enterprises.
What does laminate class mean?
Before choosing a laminate class, you need to know what is included in this concept. According to European standards, each material passes a test test, which determines the laminate class, its service life and quality.
If the household laminate has classes 21, 22, 23, then the commercial one is 31, 32, 34. The higher the class of laminate, the longer its service life and better technical characteristics.
If you are at a loss, what class of laminate to choose, take a closer look at the packaging. With the help of pictures drawn on it, you will learn all the properties of the cover.
Brief description of laminate classes
The use of cheap material in the production of laminate for domestic use has affected its strength. Time has shown that if you buy a cover for a higher class, in the future it will save both money and time. Therefore, to buy a laminate, for example, separately for the living room of the 22nd class is rather difficult, since the relatively low price difference has increased the demand for commercial laminate floors.
Plate, as the main component of the laminate, affects its quality most of all. When acquiring tiles of grade 31 , you need to know that it does not have resistance to moisture, requires a substrate and a perfectly flat surface. Under all conditions, the floor will last you at least ten years.
More versatile laminate class 32 , has a special protective impregnation. It is resistant to high temperatures and sun rays, various kinds of chemicals and mechanical damage. It is widely used in offices and educational institutions. Gradually displaces from the apartments 31 classes. It should be noted that the use of the sealant when laying, significantly prolongs the life of the floor.
Office suite 33 class , recommended for shops and gyms in the house will show itself with the best side. It is not slippery, it will save you from extraneous sounds, will withstand considerable mechanical stress and contact with moisture. Advantages of the laminate are evident in the kitchen, in the corridor and in the hallway. Defined by testing, 5-6 years of operation in institutions is up to twenty years of service at home.
The highest class of laminate flooring 34 . The newest technologies made the tile in quality not inferior to the parquet floor . Incredibly strong and moisture resistant, it is designed for high loads in any type of room. A justifiable high price is its only drawback.