Laminate - colors

The variety of floor coverings today is impressive, and the choice of color solutions is even wider. How not to get lost in this diversity and choose the most correct option? We will understand together on the example of a very popular coating today, because even the most simple classical laminate of color has the most diverse.

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Choose the color

Designers believe that the overall style and concept of the room depends on the color of the laminate. Therefore, do not choose the cover "at random", it is better to carefully study all available options, and only then make a choice.

Style:

1. If the design of the room assumes a strict Classic, then the best option is to choose a laminate, painted for an expensive tree. Usually this color is chosen in the office premises of the chiefs or in the living rooms. To ensure that the interior does not look cheap, you need to remember also about skirting. In the classical interior, a good choice is a skirting board made of real wood.
2. The Country style assumes the use of light shades, so pay attention to the laminate in the color of light cherry or oak. If the color solution of the interior allows - you can use darker tones or coverings with artificial scuffs.
3. Avant-garde style creates a very unusual atmosphere of the room, so it does not fit every apartment. With this design, choose light coatings on the floor.
4. High-tech style implies a hint of the future, high technology. Therefore, the coating must necessarily be of modern high quality materials. As for color, then to this option the following shade solutions are perfect: metallic, gray, tile, stone colors of laminate.

Mood

When choosing a coating such as laminate, the colors can set the mood of the whole room:

1. If you choose a coating home, we advise you to pay attention to the light floors. They will help to create a cosiness in your apartment, and you will always be pleased to return there. In addition, light colors contribute to a good rest, relaxation, visually expand and facilitate space.
2. The red color of the floor covering stimulates the body's activity and brain activity. Therefore, they are often used in workrooms. Some designers recommend using red covers in children's rooms, but if your child is very active without additional means, the constant presence of red color may prevent him from settling down.
3. Dark shades of coatings are chosen for rooms in which guests are received. These are meeting rooms, offices or living rooms. Dark colors create a mood of goodwill and disposition to the conversation.

Also, when choosing the color of the floor, you should pay attention to the nuances of the room.

Room:

1. If the room is dark and there is little space in it, the light floor under the whitewashed tree will help visually increase it.
2. If the walls of the room are cold colors, you can make the room cozier by choosing soft warm colors of the laminate, such as light nut or brown.
3. If the room is spacious enough and light - there is an option to play on contrast, and choose a dark laminate. But remember that this choice will visually reduce the room.
4. Pay attention to how the doors and the floor are combined. Today, designers recommend to acquire similar shades for small rooms, and contrasting - for large rooms.
5. Plinth - also an important detail, which gives the interior a complete finish. Here everything depends not only on the color of the coating, but also on the chosen shade of the doors. When choosing dark laminate colors and light doors, the skirting board must match the tone of the door. If, on the contrary, the floor is light, and the door is dark - you can choose both a dark and light plinth.

Important! It is also important to remember and about the main color of your interior, in order to organically fit the floor decor throughout the layout.

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Choose the color of the laminate

If you consider all the nuances, it's not so difficult to find out how to choose the color of the laminate for the apartment. Consider the main colors of this coating:

1. White laminate is rarely used, because it is sufficiently marble. But it fits perfectly into the interior in the style of Minimalism, contributes to the visual expansion of space and more vivid colors around. Also, white fits perfectly with any other shade.
2. Gray coatings create a feeling of sophistication and elegance of the room. However, this calm color is not combined with everything. So, unsuccessful variants will be combinations of gray with brown shades. But the tandem of the gray floor and bright colors will give the room an unusual appearance.
3. The beige floor is in harmony with almost all colors, as well as imperceptible damage. Beige laminate has become popular with many designers for their unpretentiousness and the ability to use in different styles. This is a huge plus of this color solution, as it fits almost any design decision. If you decide to change the interior, then the beige laminate can easily be left.
4. Orange color of the floor will suit those who are not afraid of bright experiments. This coating looks good together with yellow, green and brown hues. When choosing it, consider that a bright color should correspond with the objects of the interior, otherwise - it will look different from the room.
5. Brown floor colors look very natural, perfect for interior solutions in Eco style. The choice of this option implies good lighting of the space - be sure to consider this before buying.
6. Black floors. Despite prejudice, black color looks incredibly noble, gives the room a modernity and mystery. This coating attracts attention, so do not overdo it and combine it with quiet shades of walls and furniture.

Important! After you have decided on the color, do not rush to buy a cover - first, learn the advice of experienced repair specialists and designers.

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How to choose?

Laminate color is very important, but we should not forget about the quality of the coating.

The main characteristics will be:

• moisture resistance;
• wear resistance;
• quality of joints;
• quality of material;
• cost;
• manufacturer;
• some other parameters.

Let's consider in more detail the most important.

Abrasion Resistance

Before being put on the market, a prototype material is tested for this characteristic. To do this, it is exposed to abrasives for some time. After the experiments, the sample is examined for damage, and a certain class is assigned to it, which means how well the coating can withstand mechanical damage.

Today popular classes are:

• household - 21, 22, 23 classes, designed for light and medium load at home, in such rooms as: bedroom, study, children's rooms, corridors and anteroom;
• commercial - 31, 32 and 33 classes, used for both light and high loads in offices, shops, offices, reception rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants.

Important! Also pay attention to the protective film and the thickness of the board. The thicker the film and the board, the stronger the material. In commercial versions, the coating is protected by a thicker film with a high content of corundum.

Moisture resistance

As the main material of the laminate is a tree, manufacturers are trying in every possible way to protect it from water penetration. The quality of the material and its moisture resistance are very important parameters, because when using the floor it is impossible to completely protect it from spilling water and other liquids onto it.

Therefore, when choosing a décor, pay attention to the Premium coatings - they are impregnated with special compounds that repel even the smallest particles of liquid. Of course, the cost of such a floor is not cheap, but you will definitely be sure of its reliability.

Important! It should also be noted that even the most expensive and reliable coating can not cope with the constant contact with water. Therefore, it is not necessary to lay the laminate in the bathrooms and other rooms with high humidity.

Joints

On how reliably the parts of the floor will relate to each other, its service life depends directly. Check that the joints are impregnated. Often, it is wax or paraffin, which, although a little, but repels water and prevents it from getting inside the boards, which means - protect the laminate from premature wear.

Manufacturer

Today in building stores you can find laminate from different manufacturers, but its quality and price will also vary. To whom to give preference - it's up to you. The main thing is to remember that cheap Chinese boards can not compete with high-quality laminate, for example from Germany.

Those who are interested in the quality of materials, can pay attention to the Belgian and German manufacturers. The most popular brands, with good coverages and a guarantee for them in 25 years are:

• Quick Step;
• Tarkett;
• Pergo;
• Egger;
• Balterio.

Important! Remember that you buy a laminate for a long time, and accordingly - on its quality is not worth saving.

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Useful advices:

1. To visually enlarge or reduce the room, it is also possible to lay the laminate in different ways.
2. In the passages, for example, the corridor, the best option is to choose a light coating, since it does not notice much mechanical damage. It should also be noted that the soft coatings in the passageway will quickly wear out and lose their appearance.
3. Do not forget that the floor should be combined not only with the walls, but also with furniture.
4. If you use wooden furniture, then it can match the color of the cover, but plastic, glass and other materials should stand out against the background of the floor.
5. When buying, be sure to issue a guarantee on the laminate.

Today, laminate has pushed the market for such popular coatings as linoleum or parquet. Excellent quality, easy installation and a large selection of colors favorably distinguish it from competitors. Approach the choice of laminate with patience, carefully evaluate all options, then you do not have to change it for a long time.