Children's laminate

If parents make repairs in the children's room, then they will definitely face the problem of choosing the flooring. In this article we will look at the distinctive features of children's laminate.

Of the variety of flooring laminate is not the first place, but not the last. However, it is better than parquet and linoleum - To prove this, below are the positive and negative sides of such a coating.

The advantages of laminate:

• Decent price. Compared to parquet, the price of laminate is cheaper.
• Varied selection. Due to the different colors you can achieve an excellent imitation of a wooden floor covering.
• Easy installation. "Castle" fasteners during installation will provide a reliable fastening of the lamellae to each other.
• High quality. In spite of the fact that the laminate belongs to artificial multilayered materials, it is made according to the European standards.
• Excellent strength. Lamellae 31-33 class endure various mechanical effects. They will never be dents and scratches.
• Easy to clean. With this surface cleaning is a pleasure.
• Ability to make a heated floor. Under this surface you can always lay a warm base.
• Abrasion resistance. Texture and pattern on such a surface will remain for several years.
• Resilience to elevated temperatures.
• Does not react with chemical elements.
• Authentic imitates natural material.
• Children's version with drawings interesting and colorful - A variety of designs is limited only by fantasy.

Negative sides:

• Non-moisture resistant laminate is relatively short - about 5 years.
• A sharp or heavy object can damage the top coat.
• With the wrong care for the laminate, the appearance of light non-erasable stains is possible - frequent wet cleaning damages the coating.
• Proper installation does not guarantee normal operation. The fact is that the seams in any case will be leaky. This means that moisture will periodically get into the holes, which over time will lead to the mobility of the lamellae, and the coating will begin to creak.
• Water-resistant, moisture-resistant laminate will swell up and require replacement.

There are quite a few varieties of laminate.

Depending on the design, there are:

• Classic tree. Initially, laminate was manufactured as an alternative to parquet. Successfully laid floor is not inferior to parquet flooring. Oak, maple or birch - imitation is excellent.
• Leather. Imitation crocodile skin is quite expensive. More suitable for finishing office or living room.
• Metallic style. Hi-tech style is an innovation that is popular with teenagers. Metal shine in everything and the absence of any decor is a distinctive feature that appeals to young people. The high-tech floor is suitable for a teenager's room. It can also be used in the kitchen or in the living room.
• Stone mood. The calm and cold-looking interior style is complemented by laminate, which does not feel cold to the touch, but, on the contrary, adds warmth and comfort to the legs. Suitable for rooms, living rooms, kitchen or bathroom.
• Design option. This style is different from previous versions of exclusivity and elegance. Here is a sea of ​​colorful hues and unpredictable plot lines.A variety of models is so amazing that you can find anything: landscapes, a map of the world, the ocean, abstract, and even fingerprints. Children also enjoy the most interesting examples: a laminate with geometric figures, alphabet, arithmetic or characters from famous cartoons.

The separation of the laminate on the texture of the outer layer:

• Classic style wooden surface. This coating is smooth. However, to emphasize the structure of the tree, dashes and dimples are applied to the upper layer. They can even be seen with the naked eye.
• Aged tree. The surface of such a laminate is distinguished by smooth irregularities applied to it, because the tree ages over time, being in the open air. So manufacturers imitate the state of the wooden structure.
• Glossy look. It resembles boards that are richly coated with varnish. The surface creates an atmosphere of cleanliness and comfort in the house.
• Texture. The surface repeats the texture of wood. Embossed protrusions, which are slightly visible on the floor, help to make sure of this.
• Relief composition. Imitation of the roughness of the wood component.
• Natural composition. Imagine a wooden surface coated with lacquer in 1-2 layers. Here you can see not only the drawing of the wooden structure, but also the porosity.
• Shea. It is a matte laminate, richly coated with linseed oil. This is a smooth floor without visible pores with even boards.
• Waxed laminate. The product is presented in the form of a waxed board. There is a feeling of warmth and comfort.
• Country music. The surface of this type of laminate resembles wood, as if a little planed from a plane. There is a large relief, however, a little smoothed. Suitable for country houses.

The difference in geometric form:

• Rectangular option. Most copies of the laminate is available in the form of boards with a length of 1.2-2 meters. In principle, it is convenient if there is a need in covering a large room.
• Tiled option. To create more complex compositions, manufacturers began to produce products in the form of square tiles. The cost of this option is more expensive than the previous one, but installation is easier. Yes, and the substrate is not required.

Separation by compound:

Initially, the technology of fastening lamellae was carried out with glue. Then the manufacturers came up with a lock method of fasteners. There are two types of such fastening:

• Lock lock. The connection is due to the shaped ledge on one side of the board and the corresponding notch on the other. Installation occurs by connecting this design. For reliable fastening, it is additionally necessary to tap with a mallet with a rubber tip of the joint.
• Lock click. The connection also takes place with the projections. However, the technology is slightly different. You need to attach one board to another at an angle of 45 degrees and slightly push the lock. Thus, the connection will occur in one click.

Any products are marked. So, on the packaging of laminate you can see some letters and numbers.

On the packaging there are two numbers indicating the permissible load:

• The first number indicates the purpose of the laminate: 2 - for residential premises, 3 - for commercial.
• The second number indicates the load itself: 1 - light, 2 - medium, 3 - high, 4 - increased strength.

The abrasion level is also marked. It is denoted by letters AC and numbers from 1 to 5.

The package also has a coding for determining anti-slip, and more specifically, the type of surface:

• SQ - glossy.
• BS - matte.
• SM - semi-gloss.
• PE - surface with a slight roughness.
• PR - wood imitation.

Below are the optimal colors for the floor surface of the children's room:

• Green. This is the best option for flooring children's room. This color is not only soothing, but also refreshing.The child’s nervous system will be fine.
• Blue. This color calms the body and relaxes the muscle structure after a hard day. He also lowers his appetite and dulls the pain. Scientists have proven that in some cases, the blue palette helps to reduce the heat in humans.
• Blue. This is a soothing color palette that will help your child concentrate. Suitable for hyperactive children. However, with prolonged exposure, this color may cause depression.
• Beige, gray or white - universal colors that will not be a bright accent, but will serve as a neutral background for other showy elements.

A wonderful combination of color palette will be a combination of shades of green, white and blue. Such an ensemble is unable to cause either aggression or irritation, but only helps to concentrate and promotes good performance.

Children also like the floor with interesting pictures. This may be a continuation of the general interior in a pirate, school or cartoon style, drawings with animals: ducks, kittens or soothing natural sketches.

The most common mistake parents make is choosing flooring in bright colors. This approach attracts the attention of the child and prevents him from concentrating on an important matter.

Buying laminate for a room of a boy or a girl is a responsible event. Therefore, his choice should be based on some principles that are described below.

• Strength. Pay attention to the strength class of the product. Wear resistance should be in the range of 31-33. This category of material will withstand the greatest loads, and active games for kids even more so.
• Water resistance. The child will definitely spill liquid on the laminate, sooner or later. Therefore, protect yourself from unnecessary expenses and get waterproof laminate. If you refuse such an option, then it is necessary to cover the butt and locking joints with a water-repellent compound.
• Connections. Locking fasteners must have metal plates. Such a floor can easily be mounted independently and also dismantled.
• Environmentally safe product. Cheap products are a poor indicator of quality. This product should not be purchased because it consists of harmful impurities. In quality panels, the content of wood species must be at least 80%, and the remaining components - completely harmless.
• Smooth surface. If you purchase products for a small child who is just taking the first steps, then a smooth surface will become a real insurmountable problem for him.

There are only two methods for installing laminate:

• Castle method of laying.
• Laying with glue.

Laying is usually performed in the perpendicular direction to the window. But now they have learned to put material at an angle of 45 and 30 degrees for a visual increase in space. However, this approach implies no small consumption of the cladding product. Before laying the laminate, you need to perform design work.

Instructions on how to properly perform laying laminate, you can see in the next video.

This step involves the calculation of the necessary material for laying. To do this, you need to know the area of ​​the room with all its projections and the area of ​​one element of the laminate.

Having calculated these values, you need to divide one area by another and round up. In one package there are usually 8 boards, but it is better to clarify it on the store's website or in the store itself. We divide the result by the number of boards in one package and get the required number of boxes.

Do not forget about the various incidents that may occur during installation. Stock extra 2-3 packages. With diagonal installation, the consumption of laminate increases by more than 20 percent.

This material is very easy to clean. Drops of paint or traces of pencils will be completely removed using a normal damp cloth. You can refuse additional cleaning products - with such a floor they do not need you. There is one caveat: you can not use a sponge with a metal base - they will leave scratches on the floor surface.

Video tutorials and tips on how to properly care for laminate, you can see in the next video.

Almost all reviews on the use of children's laminate are positive, buyers say:

• Excellent quality.
• Easy to clean.
• Easy installation.
• High strength.
• The negative side is a considerable cost.

The multi-colored laminate with the alphabet will perfectly fit into the interior of the student’s children's room.

The cartoon style of the laminate in the kid's room looks cute.

Children's laminate continues the theme given by the overall style of the room.