Laminate for tiles in the interior

Currently, among the huge range of floor coverings, it can be difficult to decide the choice. For example, for a kitchen or a bathroom, as well as places where it is necessary to reckon with moisture resistance and patency, ceramic tiles are traditionally used. However, with the appearance on the market of such material as a laminate with a tile pattern, imitating a tile and having all the characteristics of a laminated coating, much has changed.

Choose a laminate for tiles

Laminate under the tile is often used in places that require a ceramic or stone finish. Similar floors are usually found in Moroccan or Mediterranean interiors, or in those cases where it is difficult to find the right finish.

Artistic laminate flooring not only makes the floor warm even for bare feet, but surprisingly transforms any interior, whether it's a kitchen, bathroom or hallway.

There is a laminate, imitating both ceramic tiles, and marble, broken stone, various variations of slate and much more. Laminate marble tiles in their collections are almost all manufacturers.

Square laminate for tiles is practical and very easy to use. Its aesthetic qualities allow creating interesting modern interiors. The convenient square shape of the plates and a wide range of colors allow the coating to perform its functions excellently.

The cost of the laminate depends on the class, the brand of the manufacturer, and also the seller's marketing policy. Choosing a wide laminate under the tile, you should not chase for cheapness. Wide lamellas must have an ideal geometry. Only high-quality laminate can be laid quickly and for centuries.

Moisture-resistant laminate floor tiles are very convenient to use in the kitchen or in the bathroom. It is based on a rigid fiberboard, and the edges are carefully treated with a protective layer, which allows you to resist moisture.

Laying laminate under the tile

You can laminate floor tiles on your own if you wish. First, the substrate is covered. Then along the longest wall, in the direction of the light (if there are many windows, it is necessary to determine which side of the lighting is larger), the first line is laid out.

Gathering the first line of the joint into the joint, we find out how much it is even. If necessary, for the high-quality fit of the laminate to the struts, longitudinal notches are made. The thickness of the spacers should be at least 0.5 cm, so that the laminate can shift with temperature or humidity changes.

Keep in mind that it is necessary to cut the laminate on the reverse side, otherwise the ugly chipped laminated surface will be cut along the edge.

Fits the laminate with a large lock up. Each subsequent tile is installed with an offset, superfluous sawing. Do not forget to select a drawing and, if necessary, saw the initial slit of each new line.

Watch out for geometry. Each line should be laid ideally. At any displacement, the illusion of the laid natural tile will be broken.

If there are crevices when connecting the locks, you can close the grooves with a light hammer blow against a dense board. You can not beat the laminate directly, otherwise it will be chipped. The impact on the wide surface softens the impact.

Advantages of laminate flooring

1. The surface layer of the laminate has antistatic properties.
2. High-tech processing and high density of the basic tiles allow to resist humidity.
3. The surface of the laminate does not absorb liquid. It is easy to care for, clean and wash.
4. The surface layer is not erased, since it is abrasion-resistant.
5. The laminate is resistant to temperature changes.
6. He is not afraid of ultraviolet rays. For example, a laminate floor tile gray after a few years looks like a new one.
7. You can lay the laminate yourself, without highly qualified specialists.
8. The material is fireproof.