Initially, the parquet was called exclusively a wooden floor covering, which required very laborious and expensive care . And the time of the service of such sex was not very long. With the entry into force of the latest developments on the "arena" came out such an invention as vinyl parquet. This high-tech product quickly gained the trust and love of consumers.
What is this product?
In its appearance, vinyl parquet is no different from the classic wooden analog. However, its components are impressive: almost 80% of vinyl, various pigments, plasticizers, stabilizers and other chemical components. However, there is no need to be frightened of such a "set", all ingredients are environmentally friendly and safe for humans. The product can be produced in the form of square tiles, triangles or imitate a real parquet board. The top layer carries a decorative load, so it can have a very different texture, color, pattern or shade. The plate itself consists of 6 layers, which makes it exceptionally strong and reliable.
Distinctive features of vinyl parquet
In addition to the above-mentioned ecological purity, the present invention has the following positive qualities:
- resistance to wear, which provides the 32-th class of abrasion of the product. This means that such a coating can be safely used both at home and in premises with large traffic. Elasticity and flexibility of vinyl parquet make it possible for the floor to remain attractive for a long time, preventing dents and other mechanical damages;
- resistance to moisture even when the surface was wet for a long time. This nuance allows you to decorate the floor in the bathroom or in the kitchen with quality and beautiful material;
- the presence of a special coating prevents injuries, possible due to slipping on the floor. This is very important for families with children or elderly relatives;
- vinyl flooring can not be ignited, retains heat and has a high level of isolation from noise.
Also, manufacturers pay attention to the antibacterial and absorbent properties of such flooring. Do not lose sight of its anti-static and anti-allergenic qualities.
Laying of vinyl parquet
After the material has been delivered from the store, it must undergo the adaptation process in the room where the floor will be laid. During this period all possible deformations will be straightened out, and surface preparation will be carried out. This stage should be given special attention, since the floor should be freed from any debris and dust.
You can also lay vinyl parquet on the "warm floor" system, which you need to mount at a depth of 1-1.5 cm and hide with a screed made of concrete. Heating should be activated one day before the start of work, but the temperature of the floor surface should not be above 30 ° C.
As a basis for flooring vinyl parquet can be any suitable material, namely: concrete, wood, linoleum or tiles. Installation can also be carried out on a surface with significant level differences and other surface defects.
Start laying better from the opposite corner of the entrance. If rectangular stripes of a parquet are used, then it is preferable to lay them unzipped, by the "deck" method. This is done not so much for the aesthetics of the floor, as to guarantee the integrity and reliability of the coupling. If in the course of the work it was found that some element loosely adjoins another, forming a gap, then the defect can be corrected quickly and without disrupting the entire structure.
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