Glossy Laminate

When choosing material for flooring, not a single person will remain indifferent from the stunning appearance of a glossy laminate. Manufacturers position it as extremely wear-resistant, incredibly beautiful, durable version of the design of not only their home, but also beauty salons, offices, exhibition halls, etc. It is also harmless, has an antistatic effect, visually increases the space due to the mirror effect.

Opinions and reviews about glossy laminate

He has his loyal supporters and ardent opponents, he is shrouded in rumors and myths. For the most part, completely in vain and baseless. For instance:

Myth 1. Very often you need to wash it, wipe it with special means, and even better - do not walk on it, just admire it. This is partly true, but any coating requires some care. But is there less trouble with tiles, linoleum or parquet?

Myth 2. He is very slippery. To walk on it requires special slippers. In fact, of course, this is not so. Otherwise, he simply would not have earned so many fans in the construction and design business.

Myth 3. Animals in the house will certainly leave their marks on it in the form of very noticeable scratches. One can argue with that too. Modern production technologies make it possible to create material that is practically not subject to mechanical damage. It is really very durable.

When deciding whether or not to buy a glossy laminate, the reviews of those who have long ventured to experience all its charms are something that you definitely need to familiarize yourself with. The opinions of the discoverers and their experience will help to make the right choice, to avoid many possible mistakes. It is clear that it is impossible to take into account all the wishes and advice, but it is possible: share your observations and knowledge yourself, gratefully accept them from others, then even repairs can turn into a fairy tale.

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Catherine

Glossy Laminate

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In 2013, she decided to make the floors of glossy gray laminate. The people are still amazed and admired by the people themselves. And they dragged the furniture on it back and forth, and dropped the weight, and accidentally spilled paint, etc. Laminate still retains shine and beauty. I brush a mop with a damp cloth, or sometimes I spray a wiper on the same cloth and wipe it, it shines like a mirror.

pros

A lot of advantages - quality, beauty, price - everything is super! Company HDM (Germany).

Minuses

MINUS - NO!

Term of use

more than five years

Recommendation to others

Recommend

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

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Jana

About gloss

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I decided to put it in the whole apartment. Wenge chose the color, because the apartment was made in white in terms of design and decided to give contrast. I have never regretted it! I washed the floors every other day, but even before this laminate, I did the same, so for me this is not important. As for the quality ... Visiting friends in the capital, I had seen enough of their glossy laminate, and was disappointed, the endless traces are like on glass, clean up, do not clean up, the result is not visible. Moreover, their laminate is much more expensive. I constantly walk Barefoot, and there are no traces! From which we conclude that the gloss is completely different. I won’t write about aesthetics, everyone understands that it looks super! So, those who still doubt recommend it!

pros

Beautiful, original design

Minuses

it is necessary to be careful with the fall of sharp objects, scratches may remain

Term of use

more than three years

Recommendation to others

Recommend

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

Marina

beauty is a terrible force

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We bought a glossy laminate imperial ibiza class 33 (and for the kitchen as well). Laminate is very tender, afraid of blows of sharp objects. If water gets into the joint, it swells. BUT, when you come home after a hard day's work you see this beauty, believe me, the above problems seem trifles. This laminate just exudes positive energy - and it is worth a lot.

However, the imagination gimmick is cunning: we bought a protective film, put it in places of contact with water and with wheelchairs (but just in case). Gluing is difficult, but beauty requires sacrifice. Felt linings were glued to the legs of the chairs. The problems have stopped. Although, in principle, heels and wooden bases are not afraid. Now for the dust. We clean once a week, this is enough. We use a mop with a “PVA sponge”, squeeze it dry, there are no stains.

pros

Appearance.

Minuses

He is afraid of blows of sharp objects and water at the joints.

Term of use

half a year

Recommendation to others

Difficult to answer

Quality
2/5
Practicality
1/5
Price
3/5

Helena

Glossy laminate - how good it is and what it doesn't like about it

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A couple of years ago they put a glossy laminate in the rooms. They are a bit dark, the north side. And visually I would like to expand a little. So they decided.

We were scared that he would quickly be scratched, covered with spots, cracks and so on.

Despite warnings, we took a chance. And now we can talk about the pros and cons of this flooring.

Glossy laminate looks just super! In our first week, as we were told, all the neighbors stayed. True, they didn’t rush to lay themselves down - they waited for how we would be next.

We were scared that the glossy laminate was slippery. I can confidently say that this laminate is less slippery than even a simple one. We calmly walk in slippers and socks on it.

We chose 33 class coverage. This is a high grade of wear resistance. Now I think that it would be possible to take 32 class - at a cheaper price, but the result (judging by the neighbors) is the same.

About the scratches. We took into account the advice of the seller. Where there was a strong danger of scratching the floor, we laid the rugs. For example, under a computer chair. The son constantly rides it here and there. They asked him not to go outside the rug.

Special stickers were bought on the legs of the chairs so as not to scratch the floor.

When cleaning, I use plain water. We were told that it is better not to take alkaline detergents, otherwise the shine will fade. But after a wet rag, you have to wipe it dry, otherwise there will remain stains.

Paul also carefully advised on the seller’s advice. We laid plywood (8 mm), on it - cork coating. A store consultant said that on a flat floor and correctly laid, it will lie for a long time. But if you do not align, then at least the most expensive buy the highest class - you won’t get any problems.

The colors were light, as the rooms are northern. And do not chase every speck of dust.

Well, that’s probably all I wanted to say about glossy laminate. The main thing is to buy high-quality material and put it correctly.

pros

: non-slip, does not fade, it looks just gorgeous

Minuses

When wet cleaning, spots of water and stains remain. Therefore, every time you have to wipe the floor with a dry cloth (preferably microfiber) dry. And since I do the cleaning, I have to crawl with a dry rag!

It’s better not to walk barefoot - there are traces as if you touch the mirror. Well, yes, we often wear socks or slippers. So I wrote it for completeness. To be precise.
It is better not to drop heavy and sharp on the coating. The husband screwed the shelf that he had dropped, I don’t even know. But the chip remained. Well, that behind the bed is not visible.

Term of use

more than one year

Recommendation to others

Difficult to answer

Quality
3/5
Practicality
3/5
Price
2/5

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Zinaida

A bit about glossy laminate

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My mother-in-law bought a glossy laminate on the floor in the bedroom 5 months ago. Chose a very long and carefully scrupulous with us!). I read many reviews and articles on the Internet and in magazines. I found out that formaldehyde enters the laminate, for a long time I was indignant that everyone wanted death for her. Then she calmed down and found some company that produces laminate without this substance. Then she could not choose the color: dust and traces of bare feet would be visible on the dark, white was not for her. Stopped on a light brown glossy laminate.

Then we were all tormented by discussions about caring for a glossy floor. It turned out that there was nothing special: wipe the floor with a slightly damp cloth, do not walk with bare dirty feet, do not throw anything hard, and do not skate (!).

Then, finally, I bought a glossy laminate, invited a specialist to lay it professionally. Now we go to visit her, as if in a museum, only there you can’t touch anything with your hands, but we must step carefully. We don’t let our children go into her bedroom. However, it must be said: it is beautiful there now. And do not slip, which I was afraid of.

pros

beautiful view, quick cleaning

Minuses

special care in use, high price

Term of use

half a year

Recommendation to others

Recommend

Quality
3/5
Practicality
3/5
Price
1/5

Lera

Expands and ennobles living rooms unmatched

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In general, I love the brilliance in everything, the utmost accuracy. I looked at a glossy laminate for almost a year, consulted with experts, and went to forums. There were doubts as to whether such coverage is suitable for an apartment; it is laid more in offices. I wanted to lay it all over the apartment, my husband did not allow it, we stopped at the bedroom and the hall. Beauty - no words! The girlfriends envy, they say, as you enter the palace. The rooms seem much more spacious.

Although the option, of course, is not for everyone, it’s still unusual to feel like you are walking in the mirror. For people of age, it’s not suitable for sure, but for young people just right. We are the second year with this gender, really like it. And I do not advise stretching glossy ceilings if such a laminate is installed. It will be too much, in such a room you will only earn discomfort. Note also that you will often have to mess with the vacuum cleaner, the dust is very noticeable.

pros

A sparkling look, easy care, visually increases the space.

Minuses

Accumulations of dust are visible, it is necessary to clean up often.

Term of use

more than three years

Recommendation to others

Recommend