Laminate in the bedroom: varieties and tips for choosing

When renovating a bedroom, the question arises of what to do with the floor. Previously, in the overwhelming majority of cases, linoleum was used, but more and more consumers are choosing laminate as a coating. It is environmentally friendly and looks very presentable. How to choose the right laminate, what to look for when choosing, what are its advantages and disadvantages - we will discuss in our article.

If you put a laminate in the bedroom, the room will acquire sophistication and become more comfortable. And this applies not only to this particular room, but also to the entire apartment. This material has a huge number of advantages, for this reason consumers increasingly choose it. It should be noted the attractive appearance, as well as the absence of difficulties in installation.

For the first time they learned about this material back in the XX century, approximately in the 70s. Since that time, it has undergone many changes, but it has become more and more popular due to its positive qualities.

As for the composition, there are several layers in the laminate. The protective one is at the very bottom. It is made of plastic or cardboard, impregnated with a special compound, and protects the material from mold and mildew. Due to this layer, special strength is achieved.

A board made of chipboard is placed on the protective layer, which is responsible for the strength of the lamellas. The board provides sound and thermal insulation, gives the coating hardness. The thickness can be different, from 5 millimeters to 1.2 centimeters.

The third layer is decorative. Most often it is a picture printed on paper. It is through him that the laminate acquires color.Often this layer is made to imitate wood or stone, but this is not a prerequisite. For example, the famous Welliger Royal Premium collection looks like a natural solid wood covered with varnish.

If a consumer is looking for a reliable and high-quality floor covering, experts recommend turning their attention to laminate flooring. Due to it, comfort appears in the rooms, in addition, they look very attractive. The material is universal, it can be used both in offices and in any of the rooms of the apartment, including the nursery.

Among the advantages, one cannot fail to note the simplicity of laying the coating. The procedure can be performed independently without involving specialists, which will significantly save financial resources. In addition, the laminate will last quite a long time, for especially high-quality products this period can be more than a dozen years. It gives an attractive appearance to the room.

Some types of laminate are designed to have a warm floor underneath. However, in this case, you need to be careful - some of them must not be heated. The material is quite resistant to contact with chemical compounds, it is able to endure mechanical stress without prejudice to its appearance. Also, this coating will look appropriate in almost any room design.

But with all the advantages, the material also has disadvantages. Laminate flooring does not tolerate high humidity - this must be taken into account during operation, otherwise it may simply become unusable. To make it last as long as possible, you need proper care. In addition, the coating is not capable of absorbing sound, which is especially important in the presence of pets that make noise and clatter when moving.

One of the most important characteristics when choosing is the wear resistance class. It affects how long the coating will last and how strong it will be. It is customary to divide laminate into several classes. The lowest rates are in classes 21, 22 and 23, their service life is no more than 8-9 years. However, such material has the most budgetary cost, due to which it is in demand among consumers.

Experts do not recommend using laminate flooring below class 31 for repairs in an apartment, 32 and 33 can be considered. It should be borne in mind that the higher the indicator, the thicker the lamellas will be. Materials of a higher class have a much longer service life, this is especially true for people who try to update an apartment as rarely as possible.

It should be noted that high-end laminate flooring better tolerates moisture. This is important for wet cleaning. And also only such a coating is recommended to be placed in rooms with excess moisture, for example, in the kitchen and in the bathroom.

As for the bedroom, in this case, there are no serious prohibitions regarding the class. The permeability in such a room is small, which means that the load on the coating will be small. Even cheap options can be operated for about 10 years. However, in a situation where the room is used intensively enough, it is better to think about better materials.

Before deciding on the choice of laminate, you need to consider in what design the bedroom is made.

• For example, the best color for high-tech style is white.
• For Art Nouveau, light shades such as cream or delicate beige are recommended.
• In the classic version, it is best if the floor looks harmonious with other interior items. The floor covering can even act as a background.
• As for the eco-style, there can be no controversy: the most advantageous solution would be one that emphasizes the natural style, for example, dark wood or gray stone.

Nowadays, some people prefer to use laminate for decorating not only the floor, but also the walls. It fits perfectly into the classic style of the room. Looks best when the bedroom is made "under a tree". It will not be superfluous to take into account the color of the floor covering when decorating doorways.

The bedroom is the place where a person rests and recuperates. Therefore, everything that is in it must meet safety and environmental requirements. Some types of laminate just fit this definition.

In the production of this material, substances are used that are capable of releasing formaldehyde under certain conditions, for example, when the temperature rises. He, in turn, does not have the most favorable effect on health, having the ability to cause headaches or allergies.

To avoid such problems, when buying a coating, you should pay attention to the labeling. If the designations E0 or E1 are indicated on the packaging, such materials are absolutely safe and can be used for a bedroom.

Theoretically, it is permissible to purchase lamellas with the designations E2 and E3, but experts do not recommend doing this. The fact is that there may be other things in the bedroom that can emit formaldehyde, and in this case there is a risk that there will be too much of this harmful substance in the air.

How to choose a laminate for an apartment, see below.