How to extend the life of your laminate

The final floor covering is exactly what no one wants to change during the next renovation. Re-paste wallpaper, change curtains, buy new furniture - it's true. But to remake the floor - no, no, and again no. Because it's expensive, dirty, dusty and heavy. So the default floors are to last as long as possible and look as new as possible. Now the most popular coating is perhaps laminate. The choice falls on him, because this material looks like natural wood, is easy to clean and is resistant to mechanical damage. And if it's really hot, the laminate can be partially replaced - and the floor is new again. But the laminate will not last forever. Today we will figure out how to maximize its service life.

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1 Proper cleaning
2 Protect your floor from these substances
3 Keep track of humidity
4 Use adhesive and waterproofing of the subfloor
5 Try not to injure the floor

Proper cleaning

It would seem that it is very easy to care for the laminate. What's difficult: walked a couple of times with a mop - and it's done. But pay attention: the surface of the laminate, with the exception of some special models, has a small relief. In shallow furrows, dirt remains, and it not only spoils the appearance of the floor, but also serves as a beneficial environment for the development of various unpleasant microorganisms. It is for this reason that it is recommended that cleaning is carried out not just with a rag, but with a cloth with a small nap or a soft brush, the bristles of which will remove all the dirt.

How to extend the life of your laminate — For cleaning, it is permissible to use non-aggressive soap compositions that dissolve dirt well

Particular attention should be paid to stains that appear from spills. Adhesives can be removed with acetone-free nail polish remover. Colorants (such as wine, coffee or ink) should be removed with alcohol.

Protect your floor from these substances

There are materials that adversely affect the laminate flooring.

It is highly undesirable to contact the laminate with products containing silicone or wax, sodium bicarbonate and various acids. Wax and silicone compounds make the floor slippery and very difficult to remove, leaving a greasy film. The acid eats away at the protective layer of the laminate.

Protect laminate floors from all types of abrasives such as sand, sandpaper, spilled salt or baking soda. All these abrasives leave scratches on the floor when they get under the shoes.

Keep track of humidity

Laminate is made from wood dust bonded with resin. In fact, it is thick cardboard, which, like paper, reacts very violently to water. The coating can swell, deform and peel off if it has been in contact with water for too long.

So, one of the most important conditions for the long-term preservation of the laminate is the prevention of excessive moisture to it. Spilled a glass of water - wipe it dry immediately with a cloth

Use adhesive and waterproofing of the subfloor

Few people use special glue when laying laminate - and completely in vain. On the one hand, this, of course, complicates the installation process and then complicates the repair and partial replacement of elements. But, on the other hand, moisture does not seep into the glued seams of the laminate, and this will reliably protect the floor from many troubles.

And good waterproofing of the floors, in turn, will prevent the formation of condensation on the inside of the coating

Try not to injure the floor

Get cozy soft slippers at home and your floor will appreciate it. Heels, especially those with metal heels, leave scratches and dents on the laminate flooring. It doesn't hurt to change all the wheels on the furniture to soft silicone ones - they don't scratch the floor like plastic.

If you have a need to move heavy furniture that is difficult to lift, put skins from lard under the legs - and the task will not only be simplified, but there will also be no traces

In addition - a small video with useful recommendations for repairing laminate flooring:

How long did laminate flooring last in your home? Share your opinion and experience in the comments!

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