Laying the laminate on a wooden floor

Laminate is the most modern, simple and fast floor covering. Its panel is wear-resistant, the surface can be painted under wood, marble, stone. Laminate is easy to transport, install. The thickness of the plate reaches up to eight millimeters. It is called "floating floor", since it is not necessary to glue or nail it. Plates are fastened together very tightly in the joints. Great advantages are the ease of installation and replacement of damaged areas. Figures are calm and pleasant, it is easy to clean.

The laminate is laid on a wooden floor, concrete, linoleum and other types of previous outdated flooring. The process itself does not create any problems, since it is the assembly of plates by means of their interconnection by means of grooves or locks.

Self-laminate flooring on a wooden floor is possible. However, in order to save time, as well as money, do not rush to remove the old cover. It should be well studied its surface: it should be smooth, without flaws, irregularities, since a difference of even five millimeters can damage the laminate fixing system, and it will "float". This will lead to the appearance of cracks and further negative consequences. Therefore, this process requires special attention and careful preparation.

Most of the wood has some irregularities, so laying the laminate on a wooden floor is not recommended without first determining its curvature. This is done using a profile, as well as a flat long board. If the differences in height are insignificant, then you can begin stacking. To do this, take a plywood one centimeter thick and screw it to the surface.

In the event that the surface has large irregularities, swings, they must first be leveled. For this, it is necessary to dismantle the top layer of the floor, then proceed to repair the lower one. The surface is cleaned, the damaged area, swings and irregularities are removed with the help of grinding accessories. After that, plywood is fixed. If the old boards do not sit firmly, they should be fixed with screws. In the presence of a cement base, they are easier to remove, and the laminate should be laid directly on concrete. When the surface is prepared for laying, you can think about choosing its direction.

In most cases, the laminate is installed on a wooden floor in the direction of the light. This will emphasize the decorative surface. But sometimes stacking is produced and across this direction. Given the wide range of models of the products in question, this method can even be attractive.

Laying the laminate on a wooden floor should not be done without first placing it in the room. Should be in a packaged form, let him stand here for about two days. This is necessary for its adaptation to the conditions of the given environment. Then you need to check each package and all the plates so that they are not damaged.

It is important to know that in shower rooms, saunas, bathrooms, the laminate can not be laid, as these rooms have a high level of humidity.

If you bought a laminate, how to lay it, you can consult those who have already done this. But preliminary it is necessary to prepare all necessary materials and tools: a pencil and a ruler, a hammer, a bar for punching, an electric jigsaw and a clamp, spacer wedges.

At present, polymer coatings, so-called self-leveling floors, are very popular. They are very practical and have a wide variety of colors.

Polymer coatings distinguish low binding properties, and this contributes to a uniform distribution of them across the room, resulting in the appearance of a seamless surface. Such a floor is resistant to various shock loads, increased moisture, and chemical influences. All this contributes to the satisfaction of the aesthetic needs of the buyer.