Laminate flooring

One of the most popular products in the flooring category is laminate. Having appeared on the market, he almost immediately won customers thanks to its quality characteristics. Laminate is beautiful, resistant to abrasion and has good wear-resistant qualities, depending on the class.

A class is assigned to each individual brand of laminate, depending on the thickness of its protective layer: the larger it is, the correspondingly the higher the class. So, the laminate 21, 22, 23 of the wear resistance class will be less stable than the laminate 31, 32, and, to date, the highest quality 33 and 34 classes. The most wear-resistant types of this floor covering can be operated in places of increased floor load, such as, for example, the kitchen.

Reviews about the laminate its advantages and disadvantages

Laminate is produced using modern technology, based on fiberboard. The use of this particular material allows the laminate to maintain a clear geometry of shapes, to keep the size. Lamination is applied over the fiberboard, which performs a decorative function, i.e. it determines the pattern or pattern of the laminate. And already the last layer is melamine or acrylic resin, due to which the protective properties described above appear.

Currently, many foreign and domestic companies are engaged in laminate production. They produce products from budget to premium. This page contains reviews about laminate flooring from those buyers who have already experienced many brands in operation. Perhaps they will help determine the choice of other customers who have not yet made their choice in favor of this flooring.

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Catherine

No laminate flooring!

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Repair done 13 years ago !!! The floor was everywhere laid with a laminate, except for the bathroom. I don’t remember the company, but the quality was not the worst and the price was not the lowest. Now after so many years I want to say that there are pluses, but there are also minuses! And I don’t want such a flooring anymore !!!!

pros

Price
Looks like a tree

Minuses

It gradually swells if periodically water falls on the same place.
The paint is gradually washed off.
In winter, the apartment was 25-30 degrees, he began to dry up, gaps appeared.
Where gaps appear, gradually shy.

Term of use

more than five years

Recommendation to others

Not recommend

Quality
3/5
Practicality
3/5
Price
5/5

Fedor

Laminate causes cancer

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My friends laid the Russian laminate Kronoshpan. Bought at a low price. And regretted. Not only does he chip, the joints do not match. So it also smells. We also have a laminate in the apartment. At first there was a sharp smell of sawdust with the addition of some kind of chemistry. Now, six years later, there is still a smell, but less. I was interested in its composition. Why does it smell so? It turns out the top layer of the laminate — melamine resins contain formaldehyde. This is poison. It is toxic, causes cancer, asthma, allergies, diseases of the ENT organs, disorders of the nervous system. If possible, lay a natural wooden floor or parquet

pros

beautiful

Minuses

harmful, low-quality

Term of use

more than three years

Recommendation to others

Not recommend

Quality
1/5
Practicality
1/5
Price
1/5

Victoria

Laminate Floorwood

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We saw friends laminate under the tiles in the kitchen, really liked it both externally and to the touch. But they did not even remember the company, so they went to choose a laminate for the tile, one can say blindly. We bought floorwood and are very satisfied, it has been lying for almost a year, I like it very much, it’s beautiful, it’s not cold to walk barefoot and there is no damage. I advise everyone!

pros

Beautiful, good quality, reasonable price

Minuses

not

Term of use

more than one year

Recommendation to others

Recommend

Quality
4/5
Practicality
4/5
Price
5/5

Richman

Laminate RichmanS

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Long collection has been lying for a year and a half. Quality is amazing. There are pets a dog and a cat !!! no scratches on the floor! laid out with such a laminate 65 squares the husband and his friend laid everything out very well!

pros

beautiful, decent price, cool quality

Minuses

not

Term of use

more than three years

Recommendation to others

Recommend

Quality
5/5
Practicality
5/5
Price
5/5

Konstantin Andreev

Laminate is the cheapest material

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It seems to me that a laminate is chosen only from cheapness. But, precisely because of the low price, you should not expect super strength from it. Also, it has much lower performance than other wooden coatings. The material is not waterproof, which virtually eliminates its use in the kitchen. Not having much money, but it was urgent to change the floor in the bedroom, my wife and I settled on the laminate. We chose a laminate of 31 classes. We decided that if you still save on the laminate, then you can leave everything as if. Buying a laminate, laying cost about $ 230. Room 18 meters. Did two years ago. We think that he will serve us for ten years.

pros

price

Minuses

not too durable, short life

Term of use

more than three years

Recommendation to others

Not recommend

Quality
2/5
Practicality
2/5
Price
5/5

Helena

Laminate - review after a year of use

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Using laminate flooring

I want to say a good word about laminate flooring. We put it in two rooms a year ago.

The class was chosen by 33 - they read that it is the most durable for apartment conditions. For the price we arranged - at 730 rubles. per sq. meter.

They took a dark color (I don’t remember the shade anymore). They put it on a cork substrate (2 mm thick). True, not themselves - called the master. We were afraid to put it wrong. We read that with unprofessional styling problems can begin (expansion, creases, and so on). It’s better to pay a professional than to redo everything later.

They took an imitation of a wooden board. So guests do not immediately realize that the floor is not wooden! There are no creases or scratches. True, we do not move furniture in batches, everything is in place. It looks like a new floor!

Yes, I also forgot to say that it does not fade at all. Although the rooms are sunny.

I wash it regularly with a microfiber cloth and water. Press a little - and go. Granddaughters come, sometimes they pour water all over the floor. It's okay for now. I think this is because the seams are well sealed.

The seams master insulated with sealant, sorry, did not write down how. Somehow I didn’t think. And now in the kitchen we want to lay a laminate. The husband thinks to try it himself. We'll have to find information about sealants on the Internet.

About the dust. Many complain that dust is very visible on the dark laminate. It's all about static electricity. I bought an antistatic agent for the laminate, add it to the water to clean the floor. The problem is resolved. And instead of a broom I use a vacuum cleaner.

pros

indicated above.

Minuses

indicated above.

Term of use

more than one year

Recommendation to others

Recommend

Quality
5/5
Practicality
5/5
Price
5/5

Catherine

Chinese laminate flooring - negative review

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I myself did not use the laminate as a flooring, and six months ago my friend decided to make repairs in the apartment: I decided to lay the laminate on the floor. I bought Chinese, some unknown company name. Told her not to take cheap - did not listen. He says that 400 rubles per square meter.not cheap for her! She invited a specialist, he began to lay this laminate, and there not all the plates fit well together. Well, somehow laid. And the mood is not so rosy from the repair. In the apartment, a smell appeared, specific, as if it smells of medicine. I'm worried: suddenly her allergy will begin.

Then another disorder: a kitten from a window sill dropped a flower pot and spilled water. The hostess did not immediately come and cleaned everything. On the laminate floors appeared a slightly noticeable dent from the blow and stains. It’s good that the cover didn’t warp! Here you have the quality of the goods!

I don’t know how long she will have this laminate. But I don’t want to buy Chinese laminate, I’ll better save more money and take high-quality goods.

pros

Low price

Minuses

Low quality, joints - the locks did not all coincide, a specific smell, low shock resistance and moisture resistance.

Term of use

half a year

Recommendation to others

Not recommend

Quality
1/5
Practicality
1/5
Price
2/5

Paul

I am completely and completely satisfied with the laminate.

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We put the finishing point in the repair 2 weeks ago. Initially, the problem was to choose a suitable flooring for the hall, as well as the bedroom. The builders suggested using parquet, but after consulting with my friends and visiting several outlets, I decided that the laminate would be the best option.

Laminate can not be called expensive flooring, and it captivates. It is impossible not to mention the affordable price and excellent quality indicators of the laminate. The finished board consists of 4 layers, and the top is made of acrylic resin, which increases the wear resistance of the floor. Please note that if your home has a working chair on wheels or a table for guests, which is constantly displayed, the laminate will not always cope with these "loads". By the way, such a coating is quite simple and convenient to care for.

When deciding on the choice of flooring on the Internet, I came across an interesting video in which recommendations on choosing a laminate are clearly given.

pros

The main thing is that I can afford such a floor. High quality and reliable. This flooring is relatively durable. Care for such a floor especially and not have to.

Minuses

I could not note any bright minuses. Here, rather, it all depends on personal preferences.

Term of use

less than a month

Recommendation to others

Recommend