What can be done from the remains of the laminate?

After repairing the house there is a lot of unnecessary materials that it's a pity to throw out. Not an exception and a laminate. Elegant cover has long been on the floor, and its scraps lie idle and litter the apartment. Do not hurry and throw away the remaining details, because even from small pieces you can make a lot of interesting interior details, and often - and very functional items. Below we analyze the most interesting ideas of what can be done from the remains of a laminate, and first we will understand the properties of the coating.

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Laminate properties

Laminate is a very common floor covering material. Its cost is cheaper, in comparison with the coatings that it imitates, and the quality - if not better, then quite good for modern finishing materials.

Laminate can simulate:

• parquet;
• wooden floors;
• stone;
• leather.

Important! This is not all, but the main types of imitation of textures available when choosing a laminate.

Composition of coating

The laminate comprises four layers:

• stabilizing layer;
• carrier layer;
• decorative coating;
• protective film.

Important! Each layer has its own functions, thanks to which the coating copes with its tasks perfectly.

Tasks of the coating:

1. To protect the floor from moisture.
2. Do not allow mechanical damage to the floor when objects fall on it.
3. Keep your functions at a temperature drop.
4. Be resistant to chemicals.
5. Possess antistatic effect.

Important! Of course, only the high-quality coating handles these tasks. Cheap and low-quality products do not fit the above characteristics.

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Where do the leftovers come from?

When buying materials for repair, it is often used advice to purchase coatings with a small margin - about ten percent. Of course, this stock will provide you with protection from searching and acquiring the same coverage, if suddenly some part turns out to be defective, or you'll spoil it.

With a qualitatively carried out work this stock will remain unused. Plus, in the repair will necessarily appear trimming coating. With its excellent properties, such material can not be discarded. But from the remains of the laminate, you can make a lot of interesting products, for example, the background for photos.

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PhotoFrame

Subject photography is very popular today in various social networks. But even if you are not an avid blogger, the beautiful photos in your collection will definitely not interfere.

Important! Ideas how to use photos a lot: from self-made cookbooks with bright pictures to incredible exhibition works, even your online store.

For beautiful photos, of course, you need the skill of the photographer, but also an important role is played by lighting, good technique, background. There are firms that create and sell homemade backgrounds for photos, but often they are too expensive, and there simply is not much to buy. Make from the remnants of laminate photo phone will be much cheaper, and it's quite simple. So, let's look at the step-by-step order of the work.

Preparing

To make a photo from a laminate, you will need:

• six laminate scraps, at least 50 cm long;
• double-sided adhesive tape;
• cardboard;
• instant adhesive;
• electric jigsaw;
• fasteners - furniture loops;
• respiratory protection, gloves;
• acrylic paint, painting tools.

After preparation, you can start working on our background.

Steps:

1. First of all, we fix our three parts from the back with a double-sided adhesive tape, leaving one part sealed. We will do the same work with three other details.
2. The next step is to note all the unevennesses, cut them off, so that in the end we get the same rectangles from one and the second part.

Important! When working with a jigsaw, protect the skin and respiratory organs from falling into sawdust, and also work in a place where it is easy to remove sawdust from the floor.

1. Further our details can be painted in the required color, or if the color of the coating suits you - leave the laminate with its native pattern and texture.
2. After staining, it is necessary to wait for the complete drying of the surface and to stick to the back of each of the parts tight cardboard by their size.
3. We fix our rectangles with furniture loops and now a foldable photophone can be tested. The main thing - do not forget about the light and good technique.

But this is not the only option for using laminate scraps. Also it is possible to make interesting boxes, which exactly will fit into the color scheme of the room.

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Making drawers

A laminate box with its own hands will become not only a functional storage object, but also a stylish piece of furniture. It is not difficult to assemble such a box. It is necessary to take the remaining scraps, measure the necessary dimensions, cut them and glue them together. Do not interfere with these works and advice from experienced masters.

Tips:

1. Saws are easy to use with a jigsaw. He will make the cut even and leave no burrs.
2. When cutting parts, hold the hanging part with one hand. Otherwise, it may fall and become damaged.
3. If you want to paint the box - use acrylic or silicone paints. They will well lie even on an uneven surface. Do not forget to paint and cut edges.
4. Fastening parts can be done with glue, but the work with nails and screws is highly undesirable, because they can damage the coating.

The drawer is ready, you can use it to store children's toys, linens, tools, documents or for seedlings in the country.

Important! When creating a seedling box, you should keep in mind that it will constantly be in contact with water. Therefore, provide protection for the inner part. This can be done with polyethylene sheathing.

And if you use boxes for storing products, then provide for them covers - they can be fixed on the finished product with the help of door hinges.

Homemade drawer is convenient in that you yourself determine the appropriate size, in the store does not always find the right option. Surely you will find a home-made box interesting application.

But this is not all crafts made of laminate. Next, let's talk about how to apply this material in the kitchen.

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Ideas for the

kitchen We have already told you about the wonderful properties of the laminate, and thanks to them this material is perfect for products used in the kitchen.

What can I do for the kitchen?

1. It is easy to cut out the small stand from the small trimming under the hot.
2. From larger parts, you can make shelves for spices or decor.
3. You can also use laminated boards as cutting tools.
4. Also small pieces can be collected in a vase for sweets, and larger - in a fruit stand.
5. If desired - from the remains of the laminate can make an unusual stack.
6. Laminate - an interesting and worthy alternative to the tile for the kitchen apron. Its resistance to damage and moisture only adds benefits to such use.

Of course, the simplest thing is the stands and boards. They do not need to be glued, assembled, or you can simply cut out the part necessary for the size and shape and use it.

It will be a little more difficult to make furniture from laminate with your own hands, but everything is possible if you put a little effort and imagination.

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Making furniture

Simple designs can easily be created from laminated boards. The main thing is to remember that the material can not withstand heavy objects, for example, several layers of books or piles of dishes. But with a small load, he will cope. So first we'll deal with the shelves from the laminate.

We make shelf

Shelves are convenient always and everywhere: at home, in the country, in the kitchen and in the bedroom. From the scraps of the board, you can create both small shelves for storage and decor, as well as large enough structures, for example, shelves for storing shoes.

For a normal shelf:

1. It is necessary to take a board and cut out the parts necessary for the size and shape.
2. You can strengthen this product with wooden slats.
3. Next, the finished product is attached to the wall on brackets or installed on a flat surface and items are placed.

Important! The main thing is to remember that the shelves can not withstand heavy products and can bend under their weight.

But this is not all ideas for making furniture.

What furniture can I make?

1. With the help of laminate it is easy to decorate old furniture, laying its trimming on the old surface and fixing them.
2. With sufficient skills you can create a table and chair, though they are more suitable for a child, because a serious weight will damage the product.
3. Very stylish looks chest of laminate in several tiers of drawers.
4. An interesting option for finishing window sills - trimming laminate.

All items can not be listed. Fantasize and create your exclusive coasters, stools, coffee tables and other furniture options.

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Decor

Another answer to the question of what can be done from laminate scraps opens the doors to the world of decorating art:

• Today this coating is used for finishing doors, walls and even ceilings. To strengthen the material in this case is better for liquid nails, otherwise - the risk is great that the result will be fragile and short-lived.

Important! Also, when attaching to liquid nails, an excellent solution will be the use of struts, which after a day is removed.

• The protective screen from the laminate will nicely decorate the old battery.
• You can use everything to the smallest scraps. So, the style of the room will be emphasized by a homemade casket, a picture, a pencil or a bucket for paper debris in the office.
• In the children's room you can make a doll house with furniture, windows and doors, and on the street to install a real bird feeder.
• For the hallway, the housekeeper is an excellent house.

Any piece of laminate can go into business. You just need to add a little creative, and an unusual room design addition is ready. Creative success!