Everyone, of course, wants to have a beautiful tile on the floor in the kitchen. However, she, except for beauty and endurance, has its drawbacks: it is quite a tough and cold material. What solution can be found in such a situation, when the tile is desirable, and, in addition, be warm and comfortable? The solution is offered by manufacturers of laminates. We are used to the fact that the laminate "works" under the stone and wood, but it turns out that there is one that mimics the tile.
But the question is: will such material withstand specific conditions in the kitchen? After all, the floor should be resistant to frequent washing, scratches, various stains and liquids, and also to fat. Laminate under the tile is easy to fit, looks great and because of the inclusion of wood fibers gives a warm and tactile floor, which often eliminates the floor heating system.
And one more important requirement - a laminate plate for the kitchen simply must be water resistant and moisture resistant. Waterproof laminate floor tiles are better than moisture resistant, as the latter is impervious only to short-term exposure to water, and with prolonged exposure it can swell and deform. Waterproof is impregnated with various oils or resins and has a water repellent function.
Laminate is a multi-layer material, the outer layer of which is impregnated with special resins for protection. Then follows a layer of decor, created with the help of special paper or from a furniture foil with a pattern printed on the surface. And the role of the main part of laminate tiles is made by high-strength fiberboard. At the very bottom, the fiberboard itself is protected by paper impregnated with a special composition.
How to choose a kitchen laminate for a tile?
First of all, it is necessary to take into account all the factors affecting the floor in the kitchen. Among them - ultraviolet, large patency, household chemicals, organic substances (for example, fat), moisture and the possibility of mechanical damage. It is better to give preference to the kitchen laminate for tiles, with resistance to wear from 31 to 34 grade. The level of the laminate floor shows its resistance to wear.
Speaking of a water-resistant laminate under the tile, it can be said with certainty that it is more practical than a natural wood coating, which even under optimal moisture can be deformed.
When choosing a laminate for the kitchen , you will have to face such a design solution as the color range of the kitchen laminate for the tiles.
Professionals advise, in the first place, pay attention to the size of the kitchen, and, based on this, choose the color of the flooring. If you have a small kitchen, do not be afraid to buy a large, neutral color laminate tile, it will expand the space visually. And if you have a spacious kitchen, then the floor should look expensive and beautiful. In this case, it is necessary to apply the color and pattern suitable for the overall interior.
Rules for laying laminate flooring tiles
There are some rules about how to lay a laminate under a tile. First, the preparation of the foundation: the laminate is laid necessarily on a flat surface of linoleum, parquet, particle board, plywood, concrete or cement, rough floor.
Further - the distribution of tiles on the surface. There is a laying on the glue and the "lock". Locks are divided into the type of click and type Lock. In the first variant of the tile we join each other at an angle, and in the second variant we tile the tiles to each other horizontally.
Buying a laminate for the kitchen under the tile, rest assured, it will bring to your kitchen an inexpressible level of comfort and charm.
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