Laminate flooring has long been a very well-known method of decoration. But the use of laminate on the walls - relatively recently, but quickly gaining popularity. This is due to the fact that the walls, finished with laminate , have a lot of advantages. The surface turns out to be perfectly flat, care and cleaning of surfaces does not cause any special trouble, and if you process the joints of panels with special silicone, then they are not afraid of moisture. It serves laminate long enough, and its price is much lower than the cost of tile or wall panels from other materials.
Laying the laminate on the wall
The process of laying laminated panels on the wall is not more difficult than on the floor, but it differs significantly. There are two ways of laying: glue and frame.
In the adhesive process, careful preparation of the substrate for laying is necessary. Differences in the wall level should not exceed 3mm. Therefore, without plaster and putty here is indispensable. Fastening of glue laminate to the substrate is carried out with the help of special glue, and for lock panels liquid nails or special fasteners are used.
Cladding of walls with a laminate using the frame method of laying is based on the creation of a wooden crate. With the help of special fasteners called klyaymery panels are attached to the base.
Laminate on the wall in the interior
Laminated cover comes in a variety of colors and patterns, so it's not difficult to choose exactly the color solution that fits perfectly into your interior. And due to the merits of the material, the wall decoration with laminate is used in premises of different purposes.
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Strong and wear-resistant in the hallway should be not only the floor, but also the walls. After all, this place is the most passable in any apartment, and here we are constantly clinging to the walls. Therefore, the finishing of walls in the hallway with laminate is a reliable way to protect the surfaces from mechanical damage.
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The decoration of the walls with laminate in the bedroom or in the living room has a decorative purpose rather than a practical application. With the help of laminated panels, original and aesthetic surfaces imitating wooden ones are obtained. Laminate will help separate the various functional areas of the room, diversify the interior of the room and give it uniqueness. On the wall in the bedroom, the laminate looks very interesting at the head of the bed, and in the living room - in the wall area where the TV is located.
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Particularly important is the decoration of the walls with laminate in the kitchen. The surface of the wall in the working area and near the dining table is always exposed to various impurities, which are difficult to clean. A laminate can be washed even with the use of special detergents, which does not affect its appearance and strength characteristics. Of course, the same qualities and has a tile. But the difference in the price of these materials is very small, but the installation of laminated coatings will cost you much cheaper than laying the tiles.
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The decoration of the balcony walls with laminate has certain limitations. First of all, it is the humidity of the room due to temperature changes. In this regard, for the balcony it is desirable to purchase moisture-resistant, specially treated panels. In addition, it is not recommended to lay laminate in rooms, the temperature in which it falls below 5 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the finishing of the walls of the loggia with laminate is possible only if there are at least two double-glazed windows and at least some walls insulated.
Laminated panels look on the walls very interesting. But the special effect of the room gives the use of laminate, slightly different shades, on the floor and on the wall. This combination will create an exceptional atmosphere in the room.
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