In order to find out what is better for your sexes, laminate or parquet, or maybe just moisture -resistant plywood, you need to carefully study these separate categories, weigh the pros and cons. Only after collecting and comparing these data, you can accurately decide on the choice.
Let’s figure out what these materials are these.
Lamino is a multi-layer coating. The upper coating of which usually consists of furniture foil or plastic film. The laminate has a very large selection of colors. You can determine quality on the surface of the laminate. Strength and reliability are determined by melamine resin.
The laminate is based on a layer of wood and fibrous plate of high density (DVP IDS chipboard). For the presence of this element, the laminate acquires strength. The lower layer of the laminate consists mainly of thick paper, and the edges are thoroughly saturated with moisture -repellent agents.
Laminate is usually very convenient and not whimsical in the content. It does not require special purposes and paints. The color does not burn out, mechanical damage does not affect. For example, a burning match will not be able to damage the laminate.
At the same time, from the financial side, the laminate is also very beneficial. The cost of the laminate is an order of magnitude higher than the value of the parquet.
Parquet is made of real wood. Accordingly, the more expensive the wood breed, the more expensive the parquet made from this dererv. Parquet is a completely environmentally friendly product. If you value the naturalness of the product, then the parquet undoubtedly prevails over the laminate.
Only when choosing a parquet coating, you need to remember that parquet requires regular care. Once every few years, in any case, you will have to block it with varnish. Because in a few years the varnish will be erased. And the parquet will lose its former rich appearance.
It should be borne in mind that it will not be possible to walk on stilettos on the parquet, put the cabinets, with sharp legs, and indeed heavy, massive objects. Because how the deformation of the coating will occur.
Well, now you decide what is more suitable for your apartment.