How to choose a laminate for the kitchen?

What if the repair in the kitchen stopped because of the problem of choosing a floor covering? To begin with it is worth to sweep away all disagreeable options, such as:

1. Linoleum , because it burns out under the influence of sunlight and is able to absorb fats.
2. Ceramic tiles frighten their coldness and fragility.
3. The parquet board is very expensive, but it can not withstand considerable weight to it.

So it turns out that the most acceptable material is a laminate. But there remains the problem of how to choose a laminate for the kitchen, so that it not only pleases the eye, but also has served for many years?

To begin with, you need to understand that it's worth investing on a product whose erasability class is at least 32nd. Ideally, it's better than the 33rd, but it's not necessary if you have a family of several people, and not a communal apartment. This product is pressed under very high pressure, which increases its resistance to moisture and mechanical damage.

Also, before buying the material, it is not superfluous to ask what laminate is suitable for the kitchen, if we talk about its moisture resistance. Usually water-resistant laminated coatings can withstand water droplets, splashes or small puddles. However, no manufacturer recommends leaving the laminate moist for more than 20 minutes.

Also, before you spend time thinking about whether a laminate is laying in the kitchen, you need to think about the process of its laying. Implement it yourself, not having experience, it is quite difficult. Usually, special adhesives and sealants must be used during the work, but this depends on the manufacturer and the design features of the board.

Now about the color of the laminate. Here you can already be afraid only of your imagination, since there are no restrictions on the texture or shade.

If you yourself do not know what laminate to put in the kitchen, then during the purchase it is quite possible to get caught by a dishonest seller trying to realize a "hyper-resistant" and "completely waterproof" product.