Visually laminated floor is no different from the floor made of natural wood. It is also outwardly attractive and has a number of advantages. For laying the laminate, you do not need any special knowledge or skills, you can buy a laminate today everywhere and at the best prices (much cheaper than a parquet board), such a floor is unpretentious in operation and requires minimal care. Laminated gender, in addition to the above advantages, is also environmentally friendly. This is a moisture -resistant material, your laminate will not be afraid of water or damp. There are, for example, laminate brands that are installed in bathrooms.
However, it is always necessary to remember that the constant effect of moisture on it is destructive. If it is covered in rooms that will succumb to constant wet cleaning, then it is advisable to process the seams with a special sealant, gluing the boards with each other and reliably protecting them from moisture penetration. After making sure that the laminate is exactly the material that will suit you, check the flatness of the floor. Independent styling requires a flat surface. An ordinary screed will help you with this. After acquiring laminate boards, do not unpack them immediately. Hold at least two days in a sealed form so that the material is used to the temperature conditions of the room, apartment or house.
From the tools you will need: a light hammer, a square, limiters, a tape measure, an electrician or a end saw. In addition to the above, you will also need: masking adhesive tape, laminate substrate and actually laminate. Before starting laying a laminate board, lay a special substrate on the floor, it will play the role of a heat insulator, noise absorber and waterproofer, and also slightly level the floor.