Buy little material, not to give straps acclimatize, forget about the waterproofing film - we list these and other errors that often make, and tell how to prevent them.
If the laminate is laminated professionally, it serves as years and decades. But practice shows that there are quite a few mistakes that make those who are not familiar with the technology of work. We pay attention to the most common and offer ways to avoid them.
1 bought little material
The choice of laminate in specialized stores is huge. All new collections are made to the Customer Court, and the old remove from production. Therefore, it is important to immediately buy or order the required amount of material. Most of those who decide to save and acquire the material of the principle, will have to face forced pauses in repair. Not to mention the fact that the chosen collection of the very batch of production may not be available in the store, and the other will be slightly different in color.How to avoid
Pre-measure the room where it is supposed to lay a new floor covering. Add 10% to the resulting square meters to progress in case of an emergency. In a room with many different recesses, niches, corners, with columns and other structural features, the stock of planks should be a little more - 15%. Do not be afraid to buy unnecessary, laminate residues can be useful in the future, when due to large damage it will have to replace one or more planks.
2 Planks did not give acclimatize
A significant part of the laminate planks forms chopped wood. And this natural material under the influence of various external factors (humidity and temperature) can swell or, on the contrary, to pereg. The finished flooring can be sworn due to the expansion of the initially dry slats or between the individual elements that have increased humidity, non-welltic slots will appear.How to avoid
Before laying the laminate, it is necessary to withstand in the room where it will be installed, at least two days. This time is enough that the material is acclimatized and adapted to the microclimate of the room.
3 None waterproofing
Laminate slats are more resistant to water and moisture than wooden coatings. But this useful property "works" only when water "comes" from above. On the back side of the laminate bar is not prepared for the constant impact of moisture.How to avoid
Before laying outdoor coating on the base of the floor, especially mineral, be sure to spread the canvas of the waterproofing film. After all, concrete ties, as just filled, and old, are not completely dry. Moreover, they are able to absorb and allocate moisture into the environment. And it is the waterproofing film that ensures that this dangerous substance will not get to the laminate. Otherwise, the material will absorb her, there will be an unpleasant smell, mold, which will negatively influence the well-being of the inhabitants of the apartment and lead to premature destruction of the coating.
By the way, if the canvases of the waterproofing film have several centimeters on the walls, then the plinths will also be protected from moisture.
4 No sound insulation
If you want a laminate directly to the concrete screed, then walking on it in shoes, especially on a rigid sole or heels, will accompany the characteristic clock sound. And although it does not cause any damage to Laminate, but noticeably reduces the quality of the life of households, and especially neighbors from the lower apartments.How to avoid
A soundproofing substrate with a thickness of 2-3 mm will help to level this effect, which is extremely important for residents of multi-storey houses. It will actively clean the impact noise that occurs when moving on the floor, and slightly smoothes the irregularities of the base.
5 no compensation gap
Similar errors are often found at home or beginner masters. Its consequences are especially noticeable on floor coatings in large rooms.How to avoid
As we have already spoken, the laminate planks consisting of wood, with fluctuations in temperature and humidity periodically expand and compress. Therefore, they are laid by the "floating" way, without attaching to the ground, and a small compensation clearance around the perimeter of the room leaves the laminate the opportunity for minor movements.
The magnitude of the compensation clearance experts advise not more than 1 cm.