Laminate for the kitchen - is it worth doing? This is the most frequently asked question on the construction forums.

Despite the external attractiveness and aesthetic appearance, many ask the question - is it possible to apply the laminate in conditions different from everyday life.

Or use already proven standard solutions for laying the floor - these are tiles, linoleum or laminate with special properties based on composite materials?

To clarify the doubts that have arisen, I want to tell you about the laminate, its advantages, differences and features from other technologies and solutions.

Which laminate is suitable for the kitchen

The basis for the production of laminate is wood. On the other hand, laminate flooring is not one hundred percent natural material like board and cork.

Helpful information! Thanks to the wood base, the laminate absorbs moisture and, as a result, swells with excess moisture. However, laminate flooring swells much less than its natural counterparts - board and cork.

Based on the peculiarities of the material, laying the material in places with high humidity - this is a kitchen, a bathroom, a toilet is possible, on the one hand, on the other - it is necessary to use special types laminate, resistant to high humidity environments, including when laying underfloor heating under the laminate.

Features of laminate for the kitchen

The laminate is multi-layer. Each layer has its own purpose and functionality. The basis of the laminate is a chipboard panel that serves as a frame.

Depending on the production technology of the frame, wood composition has more or less strength. The upper and lower layers covering the frame are designed to protect the tree from moisture and add additional strength to the structure.

The paper impregnated with special resins, which is under top layer, gives an aesthetic appearance to the material.

Due to its beauty and aesthetics, kitchen floors are often lined with laminate. And not surprising, because the material looks like natural wood... In addition, the laminate is much warmer than tiles and porcelain stoneware, which gives additional comfort to stay in the kitchen.

Laminate is beautiful, you can't tell it from wood. When choosing from one or another type of laminate, it is necessary to be guided not only by its aesthetic appearance, but also to clearly know in what conditions the material will be used.

for instance, the entrance hall of the apartment is the most frequently passable place, therefore, the load on the laminate will be much higher than in the bedroom and hall.

Here you should pay attention to the laminate, with an increased mechanical strength... Or, due to high humidity, a moisture-resistant material is required for the kitchen and bathroom.

Strength and moisture resistance is determined by the amount of resin in the wood chip frame.

According to the degree of moisture resistance, the laminate is divided into the following types:

• Standard. Resistant to continuous exposure to water for three hours, while it does not swell or deform after complete drying. The density of the material is 900 kilograms per cubic meter... It is not recommended to use laminate flooring in the kitchen and bathroom.

Advice... As you can see, the laminate is not moisture resistant. If for some reason your taps are constantly leaking or you are periodically flooded by neighbors from above, you should not save, but it is better to use a laminate with more moisture-resistant properties.

• Moisture resistant. The composition of the laminate is different, in particular it contains a higher percentage of resin with a lower percentage of wood. Due to this, the laminate can withstand almost six hours of being in the water. Moisture-resistant laminate is most in demand in kitchen and bathroom flooring. The material is recommended for use in rooms with high humidity.
• Waterproof. Laminate is plastic material, which is based on a wood-polymer compound. Amazingly resistant to high mechanical stress, heat and water. The laminate is covered with various decorative coating... It can be wood, stone, or a particular pattern and color.

For reference... Possessing the highest class of accuracy - 34, the material is many times thinner than analogs. Possesses increased sound insulation, low thermal conductivity, absolutely resistant to mold and mildew.

What to look for when buying laminate flooring

If you want to lay a laminate in the kitchen, choosing this or that material, pay attention to its parameters:

• The density of the laminate. The density should be 900 kilograms per cubic meter and above. The density is indicated in the specification or, if you make a purchase via the Internet, in the description section technical characteristics goods.
• Strength class of the laminate. The average strength class is 32 and 33. Is ideal solution for laying in the kitchen and in the hallway.
• Treatment of locking joints with wax or paraffin. Prevents the penetration of water and excess moisture between the seams of the panels. If left untreated, water will accumulate in order to damage the laminate and cause mold and mildew to form. Attention should be paid. When laying laminate flooring in the hallway and kitchen with glue, you can use the laminate without wax or paraffin wax.
• No chamfer. On the one hand, the presence of a chamfer resembles a natural wooden board on the other hand, in humid places, it is advisable to avoid crevices to prevent moisture accumulation.

• The presence of a moisture resistant bottom layer. The back of the material must have a waterproof coating containing a large number of resin.

Before buying a laminate, in order to avoid counterfeiting, the material should be checked on your own. We put a small piece of laminate in water and watch it to see if it changes within a few hours.

Then we observe whether it will measure its geometric structure after complete drying. Thus, money is saved for repairs in the event of a poor-quality purchase of goods.

As you can see, you can cover the kitchen floor with laminate, following the recommendations noted above. Next, we will tell you how to prevent problems and troubles during the operation of the material.

Several useful tips from professionals will not be superfluous.

• It is necessary to buy laminate with a small margin. Since the panel can be damaged during work, and it will not be suitable for installation. Panels from a different batch may differ in color, which will not give an aesthetic appearance to your room.
• Before laying the material, you should carefully study the attached instructions.
• The correct substrate must be selected prior to installation. For example, in a kitchen or bathroom, it is better to use a polyethylene foam backing, which will provide additional protection against moisture.
• After installing the laminate, the joints must be sealed with sealants to prevent water build-up.

• The floors should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
• If water gets on the laminate, the panels should be disassembled, where moisture got in, let them dry and put them in their original place only after they are completely dry. Damaged panels must be replaced with new ones.

Advice. To avoid this kind of situation, you can use the combined method. In the visibility zone, lay the laminate in the kitchen under the tiles, under the kitchen cabinet or sink, lay ceramic tiles or linoleum.

How else can you use laminate flooring in the kitchen

In addition to flooring, laminate can be used for interior wall cladding, creating amazing and whimsical interiors.

At the same time, the laminate is not subject to mechanical stress, thereby increasing its service life significantly.

The use of laminate will significantly reduce the cost of repairs and will save you money on interior finishing work.

The main rule: DO NOT HURRY!

It is very easy to work with laminate flooring, but you need to be careful and careful. The paper is paper, and if you press too hard, it can break. All laminate is assembled on the so-called locks and consists of boards. Each board has a ledge and a groove. As it should be, the groove is joined with the protrusion from the front side and from the end.

Before laying on all the walls, you need to place the very boards, 1 cm wide, which we prepared at first. They will become our stoppers, allowing us to save space for the expansion of the laminate during use.

Laying the laminate starts from the far wall and runs parallel to the incidence of light (parallel to the lines of the window).

Before laying the first row, measure and calculate how wide the board remains for the very last row. If less than 5 cm, saw off 8 cm-10 cm from the first board of the laminate, so that the remainder is slightly more than half the width of the board. You need to cut along, counting from the edge with a groove - it will be he who will adhere to the wall. In this case, the last row will look neat. If the board of the last row is more than 5-6 cm wide, start laying from the whole board, do not saw anything.

Laying is carried out as follows: first, one full first row is fastened with end locks. The last board is cut to fit the size of the room.

IMPORTANT!When measuring, do not forget about locks. You need to measure the width and length on a smooth work surface, excluding the protrusion of the lock.

After the first row has been laid, saw the new board in half and start the second row with half of the board. This will ensure greater durability of the laminate flooring. When two rows are completely joined, it is necessary to take a block and, putting it to the front side of the last row, gently tap it with a hammer. This way we guarantee a better grip of the locks.

Remember that laminate flooring is fragile and must be handled with care. Personally, I connect them at an angle of 30-40 degrees. So the locks fit into each other more easily, and then I put the laminate in one plane and knock it out with a bar.

Laminate foot too a good thing... In some hard-to-reach places a block should not be placed, for example when laying laminate in narrow aisles. This is where the foot comes in handy, one end of which is wound over the edge of the laminate, and on the other we can hit with a hammer, knocking the layers together.

Performing the above steps, you can assemble the laminate to the end of the room, we take all the necessary measurements with a ruler and tape measure, mark the places where we saw it with a square and saw it with a jigsaw.

DO NOT HURRY! It is better to do it with high quality 1 time than to disassemble the entire laminate later.

The kitchen is a place of increased durability of the floor covering. In the cooking area, this is due to splashes from the stove, in the sink area - high humidity, in the dining area - moving furniture such as chairs. Everything speaks for not putting laminate flooring in this room at all, but, for example, installing tile... However, it is possible to lay the laminate flooring in the kitchen with your own hands. To do this, select the appropriate class and base material. For example, great cover is suitable that is not afraid of water.

Advice: buy laminate with a margin of about 10%. In the future, spare lamellas can come in handy in case of local repair.

How to properly lay laminate flooring in the kitchen

A few more tips before starting installation:

Installation of flooring

First, spread the substrate. It is necessary for cushioning locks, for partial noise absorption and thermal insulation. The backing canvases are laid without overlap on the adjacent one; adhesive tape can be used to join them.

The first panel is placed in the right corner perpendicular to the window. We fix the second board with the end of the first one by means of an end lock at an angle of 20-30 ° and smoothly put it on the floor. Insert the strips separating the panels from the wall every 50 cm.

When you reach the wall, the last lamella in the row will need to be cut to the right size previously measured with a tape measure. This can be done with a jigsaw. Laying the second row starts with the remainder of the last panel of the first row. This results in a displacement of the transverse joints in adjacent rows ("brickwork").

The lamella of the second row is inserted into the lock along the board in the first row, the angle of inclination is 20-30 o, then we lower it to the floor. After laying the second row, knock on the end of the extreme panel with a hammer through a special extension until a closer connection.

Fitting the second row boards

The last row of covering usually has to be cut and lengthwise to the desired width of the slats in order to fit them into the space remaining to the wall.

Around the pipe, a hole in the slab is cut with a diameter large diameter pipes by 20mm. Subsequently, it is hidden with a rosette to match the color of the flooring.

At the end of the installation, a plinth is installed around the perimeter of the kitchen. He will close the technological gap and complete the design of the floor.

Installation video:

Combined floor: tiles and laminate in the kitchen

Laminate flooring in the kitchen can be combined with other materials that are more resistant to moisture, such as tiles or linoleum. It would be reasonable to decide to divide the kitchen into 2 territories, one of which is adjacent to the cooking area.

This is a high-risk area for laminate flooring, so tiles will be very appropriate here. This design looks beautiful and original. This option is good for a medium to large kitchen.

Combination floor tiles and laminate flooring in the kitchen

The combination of linoleum and laminate in the kitchen

These are the two most famous and rated floor coverings used in everyday life. Linoleum can be used to decorate floors near the sink and stove, since it is not afraid of water, and the rest of the floor with laminate.

Conclusion

You have finished installing your laminate flooring in your kitchen and installed the skirting boards. In order for the laminate to serve you for a long time, you must follow all the recommendations on how to properly care for it, how to wash it and how to protect the laminate in the kitchen from water.

If, as a result of a leak, water gets under the panels, then it is advisable to disassemble the floors in order to dry the lamellas and the base. Lay the laminate only after drying. In this emergency it may be necessary to replace damaged lamellas, here spare boards purchased earlier will come in handy. Of course, it is better that such troubles do not occur.

Now you know how to lay the laminate in the kitchen yourself, how you can combine two different coatings to decorate the interior. One has only to show a little imagination to decorate the floors in such a way that everyone, both guests and family, will admire the stylishness and comfort.

Laminate flooring is a popular solution in both modern and classic interiors.
But many are afraid to use this coating in the kitchen. What if you want to add a beautiful texture to the interior without losing practicality? What should be the laminate for the kitchen: how to choose the design of the coating and protect the kitchen floor from moisture, reviews, price reviews and photos in the interior.

Can laminate flooring be used in the kitchen?

Yes, if you choose the right type and class of coating, prepare the base well and protect the joints from moisture.

The best floor is moisture resistant class 33, 8-12 mm thick, with a durable top protective layer, matte, slightly embossed, non-slip surface. After installation, the joints of the panels must be treated with a special water-repellent compound.

The lamella consists of four layers. The main one is a moisture-resistant HDF board or fiberboard. Pattern: Egger

What to look for when choosing

1. Class of wear resistance. The higher it is, the more load the coating can withstand. For the kitchen, corridor and hallway, a laminate of at least 32, and preferably 33 classes, is suitable. Without force majeure, it will last at least 15 years without losing sight. Class 34 is even stronger, but more expensive. In most cases, there is no need to overpay for it.

2. The level of moisture resistance. Make sure the laminate you are looking for for your kitchen has moisture protection. Look in the description for markings with water drops, a tap, the words water resistance, waterproof, aqua block, aqua protect, etc.

3. Type of lock connection. Glueless floor coverings have two of them: Click (collapsible system) and Lock (snap lock). Click is considered more reliable and convenient: the floor will last longer, it is easier to install (even a beginner can handle it), and the base can have a difference of up to 3 mm by running meter... Coverings with a Lock-system are cheaper, but less reliable, more difficult to install (it is better to hire a professional) and require a perfectly flat base.

4. Manufacturer and warranty. Do not take cheap laminate unknown manufacturers in the construction market. If your budget is tight, look for inexpensive coatings. famous brands or semi-commercial linoleum with a board pattern and wood grain texture.

5. Thickness. The thicker the laminated flooring, the stronger, more durable and more expensive it is. For the kitchen, hallway and corridor, choose a coating not thinner than 9 mm.

6. The presence of a chamfer. It is believed that in the kitchen, a laminate without a chamfer is better (dirt and moisture do not linger in the recesses). To make the floor look more realistic, manufacturers have come up with an optical bevel. The panels along the edges are made slightly darker in color, visually highlighting the contours of each board.

7. Class of emission of formaldehyde. Material with the E0 or E1 marking is considered safe for health.

8. The level of noise absorption. Some types of expensive laminate have a sound-absorbing layer 1-2 mm thick (Sound Protect, etc.). But most coatings do not have it, and the substrate will have to be purchased separately.

9. Anti-slip surface. For the kitchen, choose a rough, embossed laminate: it is easy to slip on a smooth one and get injured.

Pros and cons of laminate in the kitchen

Advantages

• A high-quality floor is not afraid of shocks, scratches, cracks, temperature changes and does not fade in the sun. Easy to clean, abrasion resistant and stain resistant.
• Laminate panels are warmer ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware - it is more pleasant to walk on them barefoot. Some types of this coating allow you to make a warm floor in the kitchen.
• Unlike linoleum, there are no dents on it from the legs of the refrigerator and kitchen furniture.
• It is appreciated for its resemblance to a natural wood floor and a variety of designs. It attracts thrifty owners with an affordable price, and practical ones with ease of installation.

Flaws

May swell and swell. If, in your absence, it breaks through a pipe with hot water, it is highly likely that the floor in the kitchen will have to be changed.

Solution. Treat the seams between the boards with a special sealant (for example, Hydrokit, Click guard, etc.). This will not save you from a flood, but under normal conditions the risk of spoiling the coating will be less.

Laminate is moisture resistant or waterproof. It is two different kinds cover. They are made from different materials and behave differently when in contact with water.

The surface of the moisture-resistant laminate has a protective layer and does not allow water to pass through, and the locking joints are impregnated with wax-containing compounds. But if you spill a lot of water, it will seep into the joints between the panels. The plates can twist and the seams can swell. If the kitchen floor is deformed, return it initial appearance will not work.

• Tip: If you spill liquid on your laminate flooring, it is best to wipe it off within 15-20 minutes.

Waterproof laminate is insured against such a nuisance. Its base is made of plastic, not fiberboard. But the choice of design for waterproof coatings is limited, and the price is higher.

"Clatter" and ringing knock. Laminate floors are often criticized for noise - characteristic ringing sound from footsteps, pet claws and dropped objects. If there is no backing between the cover and the base, the air gap between them creates a drum effect. If the floor is also poorly leveled, the lamellas begin to creak over time.

Solution. A sound-absorbing cork or expanded polystyrene backing helps to avoid problems. It absorbs steps, smoothes out unevenness in the base and approximately halves impact noise.

Scratches and chips. Laminate is not as capricious as solid or parquet board... But on its surface, serious damage can also appear, as in the photo below:

An incorrectly hung door left a deep mark on the floor

Solution. You can buy special wax crayons to match the color of your floor and mask the defect.

Laminate and underfloor heating

Many manufacturers offer coatings under which a floor heating system can be installed. But under a number of conditions.

• Laminate flooring must not be laid on electrical system underfloor heating. Due to the rapid and uneven heating, the strips may deform, and gaps will appear between them. Better to use water or infrared film warm floors.
• Raise the floor temperature gradually. The main thing is not to allow the surface to heat up more than 27-28 degrees. We'll have to install temperature sensors and a rheostat for smooth temperature control.
• During heating season you will have to use a humidifier. To prevent the laminate from drying out, the humidity in the kitchen must be at least 50%.

Design options

Board size
The most popular laminate format for the kitchen is a rectangular plank with a length of 1200-1380 mm and a width of 190-200 mm. But all large producers offer collections with longer or shorter, narrower or wider elements.

Egger

Chamfered or not
Laminate imitation wood sometimes has a chamfer - beveled edges. When connecting the panels, grooves are obtained - they emphasize the similarity of the panels to the floor of solid board or natural block parquet. The strips can be chamfered only on two (indicated by the marking 2V) or on all four sides (4V).

An example of a laminate with a double-sided bevel in a kitchen interior

Number of stripes
A "hardwood" floor can have one or more stripes in a strip. Examples - in the photo below:

Plank 1-Strip Laminate - one pattern spreads across the entire width of the board
Two-lane - the plate is "divided" in half
Multi-strip laminate in the kitchen combined with the living room

Decors

Tree
Modern laminate for wood or board imitates different species: traditional oak, ash, pine, walnut, chestnut, exotic merbau, wenge, zebrano, etc.

Accent floor will take all the attention

Oak laminate has the most variations - natural, bleached, stained, aged, tinted, varnish or oil ...

Arizona Oak
White oily
Balmoral Oak
Colonial

In inexpensive collections, the pattern on the dies is of the same type. Expensive coverage looks more natural: more boards with different patterns, there are transitions from light to dark, and the image is so clear that you can see the pores of the wood.

The calm colors of the laminate are perfect for kitchens in both classic and modern styles.

Tile, stone or concrete
Laminate for tiles or stone (slate, travertine, limestone, etc.) - a good choice, if you like the look of tiles in the interior, but do not want to put up with such shortcomings as an ever-icy floor and guaranteed breakable dishes.

V modern interior in the loft style, minimalism or high-tech laminate flooring will perfectly fit under the concrete (available from Kronotex, Alloc, Pergo, Parador, Balterio, etc.).

Quantity calculation

Buy flooring with a margin of at least 5%. If the floor gets damaged, you can easily replace the damaged part.

If you plan to install diagonally or are going to do the installation yourself, take 12-15% more material.

For the kitchen-living room complex shape, for example, with a bay window or large quantity corners, focus on a margin of 15-17%.

Styling nuances

• If you don't want floor problems - just follow the instructions: every laminate flooring manufacturer gives detailed recommendations on its styling.
• The laminate can be laid on concrete screed, wooden floor, ceramic tiles, glued linoleum. The main thing is that the base is dry (humidity less than 2%) and even (the difference in height is no more than 2 mm per meter for panels with a thickness of 6-7 mm and 3 mm per meter for strips thicker than 8 mm).
• The joints between the panels are less noticeable if the planks are placed in the direction of the light from the window.

For a large kitchen or kitchen-living room the best option- combination of ceramic floor tiles in the "wet" area and laminate in the rest of the space
Wood flooring blends nicely with patchwork tiles

Prices and manufacturers

Inexpensive laminate of the 33rd class in Moscow online stores can be bought from 400-450 rubles for square meter... A moisture-resistant finish, suitable for a warm floor, costs an average of 700-1500 rubles per square. European-made coatings will cost you from 1,000 to 2,500 rubles per square meter.

Which laminate collections are suitable for the kitchen

• Tarkett / Russia: Robinson, Estetica, Pilot, Woodstock Family, Riviera, Artisan
• Kronostar / Russia: Salzburg, Symbio, Synchro-Tec, De Facto
• Kronospan / Belarus and Russia: Titan Prestige, Forte Classic, Quick Style
• Kronotex / Germany: Amazone, Ribusto, Mammut
• Ritter / Russia: Nefertiti, Charlemagne
• Egger / Germany: Classic 8-33 or 11-33, Classic Aqua
• Quick-Step / Belgium and Russia: Classic, Arte, Impressive, Impressive Ultra
• Imperial / China: Lux, Ibiza, Lumia, Exclusive
• Classen / Germany: Extreme, Impression, Natural Prestige, Force
• Pergo / Sweden: Original Exellence, Sensation

Laminate is not the best flooring for a kitchen, however, modern types of it are widely used for this purpose.

The laminate itself is not completely natural material, regardless of what the shop assistants tell you about it.

Laminate flooring consists of several layers, each of which is responsible for certain qualities. The upper and lower layers perform a protective function, make the laminate board resistant to moisture and damage, the middle layer is the basis of chipboard, and the melamine resin paper under the top layer sets the pattern for the board, serves an aesthetic function.

The composition of the laminate includes wood raw materials, which are necessary for the strength and flexibility of the coating. It is because of the presence of wood in its composition that the laminate can easily deform from temperature changes and swell when moisture enters. Therefore, many renovators do not recommend it as a kitchen floor covering.

In fact, some types of laminate are perfect for kitchen floors, provided that you consider all of their properties and properly install the floor.

What kind of laminate is suitable for the kitchen?

Laminate flooring in the kitchen must be moisture resistant. But it is not main criterion choosing a laminate board, in addition to resistance to moisture ingress, the floor should look aesthetically pleasing, be resistant to wiping, mechanical stress and household chemicals.

These requirements are met by moisture-resistant and water-resistant laminates - a special laminate for the kitchen aquapol.

Laminate imitating natural wood is in great demand; it gives the kitchen a cozy and warm atmosphere. Laminate with a stone pattern is no less popular, it is great for kitchens in the old and classic style.

The main quality of the laminate, whatever its appearance, there must be a high resin content in the panel of his board.

In addition, due to frequent wet cleaning and high humidity in the kitchen, it is necessary to choose a laminate with a double-sided protective layer that prevents it from swelling from water.

What else should you pay attention to when choosing a laminate for your kitchen?

The kitchen is a high-traffic area, so you should not take a standard laminate, which attracts with its price and the fact that it can be in the water for about 3 hours. If you or someone close to you are not at home all the time to notice a leak, then you should not take such a laminate, let it stay in the water for at least 30 minutes, in the end it will deform and the seams will disperse.

The most optimal price-quality ratio is moisture resistant laminate, it is made with a higher percentage of resin and a lower percentage of wood, so it is easy to carry wet cleaning, able to withstand a six-hour stay in water without any problems. It is this type of laminate that is recommended for kitchen flooring.

Plastic or waterproof laminate flooring is also great for kitchen floors, especially as it is widely used in bathrooms. It is made of wood-polymer composite, has wide choose colors and patterns, can imitate any material, be it wood, stone, tile or pattern. Such a laminate is resistant to high loads, is not afraid of temperature changes and prolonged stay in water. Its only drawback is the high price.

Remember that when choosing a moisture resistant or waterproof laminate for a 34th grade kitchen, it will be much thinner than usual, although its soundproofing and thermal properties will be much higher.

In general, when choosing a laminate for the kitchen, it is worth giving preference to 32 and 33 strength classes, any other classes will not work, since they do not meet the requirements that are put in front of the kitchen floor.

The density of the laminate for the kitchen is also important, it must be higher than 900kg / m3, and the joints of the laminate board must be treated with wax or paraffin, otherwise your floor will not last you even a year.

The type of joint of the floorboard can be either glued or groove in groove - for the kitchen, you can use both types of laminate.

The flooring in the kitchen should not have gaps, so you should not take a beveled laminate that imitates parquet. The same applies to a laminate board without a bottom waterproof layer; it is categorically not suitable for a kitchen.

And most importantly, calculate the amount of laminate depending on the size of the room and the placement of laminate boards, along the kitchen floor or across, taking into account a small margin for replacing damaged panels.

Tips for installing and using laminate flooring in the kitchen

If you decide to lay your own laminate flooring, then take a look at these simple tips.

• Carefully study all the rules for installation and take into account all their nuances, and features of the room.
• Follow the installation instructions on the packaging of your laminate.
• Choose the right backing for the laminate, for the kitchen it is a composite or polyethylene foam backing that prevents the boards from rotting and getting moisture on them.
• Seal all seams with a sealant, if the type of connection of the laminate is groove to groove, if the laminate is on adhesive base, then try to avoid discrepancies between the boards.
• Always wash laminate flooring with a well-wrung cloth and special means for laminate.
• In the event of a leak, quickly remove the water and let the floor dry. If water gets under the boards, disassemble the floor and dry the panels, then just replace the deformed panels with spare ones.
• The best way to lay the laminate so that it does not cause unnecessary difficulties - this is to make a combined floor in the kitchen. Lay tiles in the areas of the slabs and sinks, as well as the pipeline, and lay the laminate only in the visible area.

DIY laminate flooring

These tips will help you keep your floor looking great, and lay your laminate flooring wisely with your own hands.

Remember that the life of the kitchen floor will depend on how correctly you lay the flooring. In order to do it yourself, follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Dismantle the old floor and remove all debris from the floor.
2. If necessary, make a cement-concrete screed or level the floor with a leveling compound.
3. If necessary, apply waterproofing in the form of special mixture or paint.
4. Lay the underlay - it will serve as an additional layer of hydro and noise insulation in the room, reduce heat losses floor.
5. After you have laid the underlay - proceed with the assembly of the floor. Installation instructions are on all packages, they are indicated depending on the type of laminate board connection. Start at the far corner of the room and work your way forward.
6. After assembling the floor - check if there are any discrepancies and make sure that the joints are strong, insulate the perimeter of the floor with sealant and install the skirting boards.

Thus, you can easily make laminate flooring in the kitchen with your own hands, without the help of specialists. This will save you money and time when installing the floor.

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"Roll over logs or wooden beams an uncomplicated method will help - a segment of a motorcycle or bicycle chain, supplemented with a hook on one side and attached to a scrap yoke on the other side. "

"In order for one to be able to work with a two-handed saw, we advise you to use a simple technique: move the saw handle from the top to the bottom."

You can cut a piece of slate of the required size with a saw, but it is better and easier to punch holes with a frequency of 2-3 cm along the line of the proposed cut with a nail, and then break off the slate on the support.

"The best way to glue the tile to the wall is to take bitumen, melt it and drip just four drops in the corners of the tile. Glues to the dead."

Shaped holes in the manufacture of curly window frames are most conveniently cut out with a hacksaw with a turned cloth.

"Making stained glass is a long and difficult task. You can make a quick imitation of stained glass. To do this, take thin laths or twigs of a vine, stick to a sheet of glass, and then paint the glass and cover it with varnish."

"If you don't have a dowel at hand, you can make it from a piece of plastic tubing. The body of a ballpoint pen can also work for this. After sawing off a piece of the desired length, make a longitudinal cut, about half, and the dowel is ready."

"It is known how difficult it is to hang a door working alone. But just shorten the lower pin by 2-3 mm and it will become much easier to work."

"A very strong, non-shrinking and sufficiently waterproof putty is obtained from bustilate mixed with any powder - chalk, gypsum, cement, sawdust, etc."

"If you need to screw a screw into the end of the chipboard, drill a hole slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw, fill the hole with Moment glue (but not epoxy!), Screw the screw in a day. The board does not delaminate. day. "

"Anchor portraits, photographs, paintings in wooden frames with glass it is more convenient not with studs, but with the help of stationery bent at right angles. The buttons are gently pressed with a screwdriver. Compared to nails, the risk of splitting thin frames is minimized. "

"It is not so easy to wrap a screw in hard wood. If you poke a hole for the screw with an awl, and rub the screw generously with soap, then after such an operation the work will go like clockwork."

To save time, the wallpaper can be trimmed with a sharp knife without unrolling the roll. To do this, you must first align the end of the roll and simple pencil circle the outside border of the Edge. Working with a knife, the roll must be gradually turned in the direction of rolling.

A wire holder with three hooks at the bottom and a handle at the top is convenient for carrying large sheets of plywood, glass, or thin iron at home.

IF you need to cut a round stick into the distance, it is most convenient to do this work using a template. It is made from a metal tube with a groove in the middle. The diameter is chosen so that the template slides freely on the stick.

It will become easier to work with a hacksaw, if in its middle part the height of the teeth is increased by 1/3.

If you attach a load weighing about a kilogram to the front of the bow saw, it will become easier to work. The load must be made removable so that the saw can also perform other work.