Laminate

And in this case, it is worth paying attention to its alternative - laminate. Many people think that parquet and laminate are essentially the same, but they differ greatly in terms of their characteristics and price, although they look almost indistinguishable.

Contrary to popular belief, laminate flooring is not a type of parquet. This is a completely separate floor covering. The main difference between laminate and parquet is that parquet is made from natural wood, while laminate consists of fiberboard, a paper layer on which the desired pattern is depicted, and a protective layer that protects the paper from wear. It is noteworthy that the pattern can imitate not only wood, but also marble, granite, tiles, and even just a pattern. This gives more room for creativity than in the situation with real parquet, since you can not be limited to wood, choosing a floor for a hallway, for example.

Naturally, this material has its advantages and disadvantages. If we talk about the shortcomings, then the main thing will be its comparative fragility. The service life of a laminate is 15-20 years, but most often even less. So in 10 years you still have to buy a new one and re-lay it again. The second drawback is the need to choose the laminate very carefully. It is very important that it be produced without violations, otherwise its edge will crumble a lot, and it will deteriorate very quickly. But this is a conditional minus, since any item made of poor quality will quickly deteriorate and you need to be careful about everything you purchase, be it a laminate or a bathroom tile.

But the advantages of laminate are more significant than the disadvantages. The first advantage is not a high price. At the same time, this coating imitates parquet or other coatings so qualitatively that it is almost impossible to distinguish them. The second advantage is the fact that this coating does not emit any harmful substances and does not cause allergic reactions. By itself, it is “warm”, just like parquet. The third advantage is ease of maintenance. This coating does not require any special cleaning products. Caring for him is extremely easy. Also, it is moisture resistant, resistant to high temperatures, mechanical damage, and is not afraid of household chemicals. This is very important for children’s rooms, for example, where children can often spill or drop something.

In general, this flooring is suitable for any room, whether it is an entrance hall, living room, bedroom or any other room. The main thing is not to focus on the flooring only, because both the wall covering and high-quality furniture also matter.