There are now countless types of flooring and each of these floors requires special care. There are floors made of wood, plastic and natural stone. The different materials therefore require individual care. In the next flooring series we will look at the material and the correct care. Today we start with laminate.
The History of Laminate
Laminate was developed by the Swedes in 1977 and came onto the market in 1980. The new floor spread rapidly in other European countries. At first, laminate did not have a particularly good reputation, but it was continually developed and great improvements in quality were made. Later, click laminate was developed, which can be laid without adhesive. This innovative development not only makes laying easier, but also makes removal much easier and non-destructive. Today, laminate is available in a wide variety of looks and structures.
What is laminate actually made of?
The term laminate is derived from the Latin term "lamina", which means "layer". The name describes the structure of the laminate, as it consists of several layers . The top layer is the protective layer, which is usually made of melamine resin and protects against impacts and contamination. Next comes the decorative layer, which can depict various motifs . The last layer consists of a carrier plate, which is made of a wood fiber board or chipboard . The first two layers are pressed onto the carrier plate.
Laminate is suitable for these rooms
Laminate is ideal for residential and commercial spaces. There are different quality levels depending on how much the room is used. Laminate is not suitable for basements and all rooms that can get damp, as the moisture can cause it to warp. For these rooms, there is laminate with swelling protection.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Laminate
In addition to the ease of installation, there are other advantages. One of these is that it is ideal for underfloor heating , as it is hardly insulated and therefore allows the heat to pass through. Laminate is also very hard-wearing and easy to care for . It does not need to be oiled or anything like that. In addition, laminate is now available in a wide range of sizes, colours and price ranges . Until now, laminate seemed to be a perfect floor, but there is still one small disadvantage, namely poor sound insulation , so that additional impact sound insulation has to be laid under the laminate. But thanks to constant development, there is now laminate with integrated insulation.
How to properly care for and clean laminate
As already mentioned, laminate is very easy to maintain , but proper care and cleaning is important to ensure its longevity. Since laminate has a smooth surface, cleaning and maintenance is easy. Often, cleaning once a week is sufficient, provided no other incidents occur or there are pets in the house. First, the floor should be vacuumed with the hard floor nozzle and then wiped with a damp cloth . When wiping, either only water or a special cleaner for laminate should be used. Under no circumstances should abrasive agents be used, as these can scratch the floor.
Mundizio therefore recommends: Eilfix Pro 480 laminate and parquet cleaner
The Pro 480 laminate and parquet cleaner from Eilfix is a cleaning miracle for laminate floors. It guarantees quick and hygienic maintenance cleaning . In addition to cleaning, the floor is also cared for at the same time, so cleaning and care are carried out in one step . During cleaning, the most stubborn dirt is removed and at the same time no layers are built up.
All blog posts about the flooring series at a glance
- cork
- Carpet
- PVC
- Linoleum
- parquet
- laminate
- natural stone
- tiles
