Natural wood parquet quite expensive material. Therefore, laminated flooring is in increasing demand among buyers. Laminate is the most economical option.
Laminate is a lot of boards. Interconnected by themselves and form the floor.
The multilayer structure of the laminated coating is its main advantage. Each layer, and usually four of them, performs its function.
Laminate has some distinctive qualities. Its most important properties include resistance to impacts and long loads, inexplicability, thermal conductivity, simplicity of assembly. Unlike wood parquet, laminate does not require varnish, does not fade in the sun. It is quite environmentally friendly, does not distinguish substances harmful to the body. This is the best coating option for people prone to allergic diseases.
It is also very easy to care for laminated coating. It is only necessary to wipe it with a damp cloth (not wet), the spots can be removed with acetone, scratches can be covered with a special pencil. The laminate is stable to abrasive agents. When cleaning, you can not use a detergent vacuum cleaner. Water spilled by accident can deform the coating. This is perhaps the only drawback of the laminate.