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Go away, water! Disappear, dust!
Filed under: Laminate
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5 Jul |
What laminate likes
Laminate likes temperatures from +18 to+25°C and relative humidity from 40 to 70%. High humidity makes laminate and the other wooden materials expand. Too dry air (for example, from air conditioners and warm floors) makes laminate shrink. That’s why, when home heating is switched on, it is recommended to use humidifiers (small fountains).
Dirt is dangerous
Laminate has a solid water-resistant surface, which is durable and wear-resistant. Dust doesn’t adhere to it and dirt can be easily removed. The dirt brought to the house from the street is dangerous, as it is easily trampled into the floor. It damages floor; sand and grit act as an abrasive paper leaving scratches. Therefore, try not to bring dirt inside the house, wiping thoroughly your feet outside a threshold. Put a big carpet in front of the entrance door. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to install a floating laminate floor
Filed under: Tutorials
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22 Aug |
Laminate is easy to install, stands up to all kinds of wear and tear, and is relatively inexpensive. It doesn’t require removal of any type of existing flooring except carpet, and in most cases, no special prep work is needed to install a floating laminate floor.
What Is a Floating Laminate Floor?
Laminate floorboards are made of densely pressed wood fiberboard, topped with a layer of paper or other material that looks exactly like wood, then covered with a durable coating that protects the look and gives it its durability. It’s often generically (and mistakenly) called Pergo flooring, but that’s only the trademark name of the company that pioneered the laminate-floor product.