Kitchen is the most visited place in the house, where the floor is subjected to high loads and frequent damage. It is often spilled water, food and dishes fall. Therefore, having decided to lay a laminate in the kitchen, we must very carefully approach his choice.
What laminate to put in the kitchen?
From the aesthetic side, the laminate makes it possible to realize any imagination. It imitates a variety of surfaces. Which laminate to choose for the kitchen : for ceramic tiles, cork, wood, carpet, granite or marble - it's up to you.
Specialists recommend in the kitchen to lay laminate floor 31-32 class. Then you can not be afraid of such kitchen troubles as a fallen knife or fork, spilled juice or splashing fat. Such a floor should last at least 10-15 years.
In addition to the wear resistance of the floor covering, special attention should be given to moisture resistance, because in the kitchen water and various liquids are spilled very often. Laminate for the kitchen should be waterproof or water resistant.
Types of laminate for kitchen
- Laminate waterproof
- Laminate waterproof
Due to the unique composition of the base plate and the treatment of wax locks, this laminate has an increased protection against moisture. Waxing is important enough if the laminate is bought specifically for the kitchen. During the laying process, the wax applied by the manufacturer fills all loose slits between the panels. Then, during the operation of the floor covering, the wax will not allow the water to seep through the seams, thereby protecting the laminate floor from moisture and deformation.
This laminate is not afraid of water and is great for the kitchen. In case of flooding, the water-resistant laminate can stay in water without any changes until 6 o'clock, and only after this time begin to absorb moisture. Therefore, such a floor covering can be put not only in the kitchen, but even in the bathroom, absolutely not afraid to spoil it with water. Wax processing of locks only strengthens this safety.
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Countertops made of laminate for kitchen
The moisture-resistant laminate surface is ideal for the working area around the sink. Modern technologies allow affordable price countertops from a laminate to realistically imitate expensive materials from marble to granite. They come in different textures, colors and patterns.
Laminate tops are not afraid of water, resistant to scratches and dirt, easy to clean. However, it is unstable to high temperatures. Under the hot pots and pans need supports.
The top of the laminate will make the interior of any kitchen stylish.
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Wall decoration with laminate in the kitchen
Perhaps, it may seem strange to some, but laying a laminate on the walls has long been not considered a curiosity. This finish is an excellent alternative to wall panels and MDF panels, which are much more expensive at a cost. You can take a laminate on the wall of a kitchen of a lower class. It is cheaper in price, but at the same time it will perfectly cope with the task. The walls do not experience any stress and are not subjected to other influences that could damage the functional or aesthetic characteristics of the laminate.
In the use of laminate in the kitchen there are no restrictions. With its help, you can draw only the working area, part of the wall or select the entire wall. A variety of textures and colors allows you to choose the material that corresponds to the design of the room. Bright laminate in the kitchen is used most often.
The process of finishing the walls is simple enough. It can be done on its own. The first method involves sticking the panels on a carefully leveled surface, and the second installation of wooden laths and panels with the help of special fasteners.
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